Scooters
2008Kymco People 150
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The 2008 Kymco People 150 is a high-wheeled, comfortable commuter scooter from Taiwan's Kymco. Its air-cooled 150cc single makes 10.2 hp at 7,000 rpm and 11 Nm through an automatic belt drive. A 787 mm seat and 111 kg dry weight suit daily riding.
- Capacity
- 150.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 111.0 kg
- Seat height
- 787 mm
- Power
- 10.2 HP (7.6 kW) @ 7000 RPM
What’s new for the 2008 Kymco People 150
vs the 2007| Spec | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | 1-speed | not listed |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed primarily as an economical, easy-to-use urban commuter scooter for short to medium city trips.
- Built for
- A practical, no-frills city scooter that favors fuel efficiency and convenience over outright performance.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for riders seeking highway touring capability, high speed thrills, or off-road adventure.
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
- 150.0 ccm
- Power
- 10.2 HP (7.6 kW) @ 7000 RPM
- EPA CO Emissions
- 6.7 CO g/km
- Torque
- 11.0 Nm (1.1 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0919 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 57.4 x 57.8 mm
- Compression
- 8.0:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Ignition
- Electric w/kickstart back up
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Wet, multiplate
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1334 mm
- Overall length
- 1949 mm
- Overall width
- 690 mm
- Overall height
- 1076 mm
- Seat height
- 787 mm
- Dry weight
- 111.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 6.80 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Steel
- Front suspension
- Telescopic forks
- Rear suspension
- Dual shocks
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
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 2004 | 2006 | 2008 | 2010 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 151 cc | 150 cc | 150 cc | 150 cc | 150 cc |
| Dry weight | 111 kg | 111 kg | 111 kg | 111 kg | 111 kg |
| Seat height | 787 mm | 787 mm | 787 mm | 787 mm | 787 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 6.8 L | 6.8 L | 6.8 L | 6.8 L | 6.8 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kymco People 150?
The 2008 Kymco People 150 has a Capacity of 150.0 ccm (9.15 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kymco People 150 have?
The 2008 Kymco People 150 has a Power of 10.2 HP (7.6 kW) @ 7000 RPM.
What is the torque of the Kymco People 150?
The 2008 Kymco People 150 has a Torque of 11.0 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 8.1 ft.lbs).
How much does the Kymco People 150 weigh?
The 2008 Kymco People 150 has a Dry weight of 111.0 kg (244.7 pounds).
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