Scooters
2005Kymco People
29 fields on record
The 2005 Kymco People is a lightweight 50cc scooter designed for urban commuters and new riders seeking affordable, practical transportation. Its compact dimensions and shaft-drive transmission make it reliable and low-maintenance for daily city use. Known for fuel efficiency and ease of handling, it's an ideal entry-level scooter for beginners.
- Capacity
- 49.5 ccm
- Engine
- Single
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 95.5 kg
- Seat height
- 800 mm
- Power
- 5.1 HP (3.8 kW) @ 7000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely for short urban hops, errands, and light commuting rather than any kind of performance riding.
- Built for
- A modest, practical 50cc automatic scooter that prioritizes convenience, economy, and easy maneuverability over excitement.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for highway travel, long-distance touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or riders seeking any real performance.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 49.5 ccm
- Power
- 5.1 HP (3.8 kW) @ 7000 RPM
- Torque
- 5.5 Nm (0.6 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0534 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 39.0 x 41.4 mm
- Compression
- 7.2:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Ignition
- CDI
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Shaft
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1270 mm
- Overall length
- 1850 mm
- Overall width
- 685 mm
- Overall height
- 1075 mm
- Seat height
- 800 mm
- Dry weight
- 95.5 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 5.80 litres
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Pine under bone
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 226 mm
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear brakes diameter
- 130 mm
- Front tyre
- 80/80-16
- Rear tyre
- 100/80-16
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 cc | 50 cc | 50 cc | 49 cc |
| Dry weight | 96 kg | 96 kg | 96 kg | 96 kg |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.8 L | 5.8 L | 5.8 L | 5.8 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kymco People?
The 2005 Kymco People has a Capacity of 49.5 ccm (3.02 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kymco People have?
The 2005 Kymco People has a Power of 5.1 HP (3.8 kW) @ 7000 RPM.
What is the torque of the Kymco People?
The 2005 Kymco People has a Torque of 5.5 Nm (0.6 kgf-m or 4.1 ft.lbs).
How much does the Kymco People weigh?
The 2005 Kymco People has a Dry weight of 95.5 kg (210.5 pounds).
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