Motorcycle specifications Kymco125 Quannon 2012 Une intro sino-sportive

with this attractive Quannon, Kymco is well placed to make a name for itself in the 125 sport segment. With its razor-sharp design, faux CBR 125 look (from 2007 to 2010) and sizeable frame, this Taiwanese bike does a pretty good job of wowing the crowds. Even the steel perimeter frame looks ready for a sporting challenge. On the other hand, you can't expect to bend it in half with the power available. 13 horsepower come from the 4-stroke single-cylinder engine derived from the custom Hipster - a tad reworked, with a revised camshaft and shorter gear ratios. Less modern than the competition, it's not an angry engine, but it's willing and reliable.

in fact, this engine is perfectly suited to the 125 Quannon's purpose: halfway between touring and utility. The clothing smells of sport, the function distils versatility. The protection and driving position are welcoming, and there's a small trunk, a helmet hook, two tie-down hooks and a tool kit that's not too boxy. And while the top speed easily exceeds 100 km/h, fuel consumption barely exceeds 4 liters.

admittedly, the dashboard is a little kitsch, and the forks a little flimsy, but who cares? The damping is good, the handling sound, the braking effective if timid on the attack. In fact, the only real criticism we can make is that the engine leaves us wanting more.

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