KYMCO Myroad 700i
KYMCO Myroad 700i | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 2009 - 11 |
Engine | Twin cylinder, DOHC, 4-stroke, parallel twin, 8-valve |
Battery | 12 Volt |
Transmission | CVT |
Frame | Double cradle, steel |
Suspension | Front: KAIFA 41 mm telescopic fork with S, M, H electronic damping Rear: KAIFA twin shocks with S, M, H electronic damping |
Brakes | Front: 280 mm disc, Heng Tong, ABS Bosch, 4-piston radial mount caliper Rear: 240 mm disc, Heng Tong, ABS Bosch, 2-piston caliper |
Front Tire | 120/70R15 M/C 56S, Radial, tubeless |
Rear Tire | 160/60R14 M/C 69H, Radial, tubeless |
Wheelbase | 1615 mm / 63.6 mm |
Seat Height | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
Weight | 275.8 kg / 608 lbs (dry), |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 L / 4.0 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Twin cylinder, DOHC, 4-stroke, parallel twin, 8-valve.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Automatic.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70R15 M/C 56S, Radial, tubeless front tire and a 160/60R14 M/C 69H, Radial, tubeless rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 280 mm disc, Heng Tong, ABS Bosch, 4-piston radial mount caliper in the front and a 240 mm disc, Heng Tong, ABS Bosch, 2-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a KAIFA 41 mm telescopic fork with S, M, H electronic damping while the rear was equipped with a KAIFA twin shocks with S, M, H electronic damping. The Myroad 700i was fitted with a 15.1 L / 4.0 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 275.8 kg / 608 lbs. The wheelbase was 1615 mm / 63.6 mm long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Kymco Myroad 700
The first thing anyone sitting on the MyRoad will notice is
the compactness of the rider triangle and generous width of the seat. The seats
backrest doesnt allow enough rearward movement, making you feel as though
youre tyrannosaurus-rexing the handlebars. Theres also insufficient legroom
for taller riders. Both front and rear brake levers are adjustable, but we had
them at the closest setting leaving the remaining three settings for people with
giganto hand syndrome.
All the informations there, even the unnecessary tachometer, but a simple task like resetting the trip meter requires pushing two buttons simultaneously. Yes, were nitpicking, but only because it took us a while to figure out what should be a no-brainer. In the age of Apple, we expect intuitive design.
Gauge cluster arrangement includes an analog speedo and tach separated by a small digital display informative but nothing fancy. The ignition switch is multi-functional, as it opens the fuel lid and unlocks the seat, but the operation is somewhat complicated. On the left side of the dash is a small, unlockable storage compartment, while above the riders right foot resides the parking brake that requires an exceptionally hefty tug to release.
The fuel-injected, DOHC, liquid-cooled parallel-Twin fires easily and settles in to an audible, vibey idle. The engines a little sluggish off the line and annoyingly buzzy at freeway speeds, says Associate Editor, Evans Brasfield. To which Scooter Boy Editor, Troy Siahaan adds, I expected more power from the 700, it feels like it lags a bit finding the right transmission ratio, say, when trying to overtake another vehicle.
In the handling department the 633-pound (wet) MyRoad skillfully masks its girth and displays commendable chassis stability especially notable considering its scootering tires sizes of 15 and 14 inches, front and rear, respectively. The MyRoads greatest handling compromise is the unsorted damping of its suspension and ill-functioning electronic damping adjustments.
Despite the disappointing performance of the MyRoads suspension components, it remains a good handling scooter. The only thing restricting its cornering ability is limited clearance by way of centerstand and exhaust can.
I was looking forward to experiencing the joys of electronically adjustable suspension on the Kymco but was mostly frustrated with it, says Chief Scooterist, Kevin Duke. It was surprisingly harsh on its softest setting, so there was no reason to adjust it firmer. After reducing rear shock preload to the lowest setting, overall suspension compliance improved. However, the front end still displays a harshness Id blame on excess high-speed compression damping.
The MyRoads braking system has unusually high specifications for a scooter. It boasts dual four-piston radial-mount front calipers and a two-piston rear caliper, both with steel braided brake lines and featuring standard ABS. Braking power, while not mind blowing, is ample for a 600+ pound scooter, with a firm lever but a soft bite. Toothier brake pads could prove to be a performance gain considering the high-end components. 2014 Kymco MyRoad 700i Storage
Until then, Duke best sums up Kymcos 700i saying, The MyRoad is a solid effort in this segment, but its relatively unrefined next to its challengers. Another six months of R&D improving mirrors, turnsignal-indicator noise and engine vibration wouldve been time well spent. Review:
Make Model | Kymco Myroad 700i |
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Year | 2009 - 11 |
Engine Type | Twin cylinder, DOHC, 4-stroke, parallel twin, 8-valve |
Displacement | 699.5 cc / 42.7 cub in |
Bore X Stroke | 76.9 x 75.3 mm |
Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
Exhaust | 2-into-1 |
Induction | EFI, synerjet |
Battery | 12 Volt |
Starting | Electric |
Max Power | 44 Nm / 59 hp @ 7250 rpm |
Max Torque | 62.3 Nm / 6.35 kgf-m / 46 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm |
Clutch | Automatic |
Transmission | CVT |
Final Drive | Belt |
Frame | Double cradle, steel |
Front Suspension | KAIFA 41 mm telescopic fork with S, M, H electronic damping |
Rear Suspension | KAIFA twin shocks with S, M, H electronic damping |
Front Brakes | 280 mm disc, Heng Tong, ABS Bosch, 4-piston radial mount caliper |
Rear Brakes | 240 mm disc, Heng Tong, ABS Bosch, 2-piston caliper |
Wheels | 5-Spoke aluminum alloy |
Front Tire | 120/70R15 M/C 56S, Radial, tubeless |
Rear Tire | 160/60R14 M/C 69H, Radial, tubeless |
Dimensions | Length: 2329.0 mm / 91.7 in Width: 830.6 mm / 32.7 in Height: 1508.8 mm / 59.4 in |
Wheelbase | 1615 mm / 63.6 mm |
Seat Height | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
Dry Weight | 275.8 kg / 608 lbs |
Under Seat Storage | 50 L / 13.2 US gal |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 L / 4.0 US gal |