Kymco Hipster

From CycleChaos
Jump to navigation Jump to search


Kymco-hipster-2005-2005-2.jpg
Kymco Hipster
Manufacturer
Also called Hipster 125, Hipster 125 4V H-Bar, Hipster 125 4V L-Bar, 125 Hipster 4V L-Bar, 125 Hipster 4V H-Bar, Hipster 4V, Hipster 4V h-bar, Hipster 4V l-bar, Hipster 150
Production 2003 - 2009
Class Cruiser
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 62.0mm x 49.5mm
Compression ratio 9.7:1
Horsepower 11.26 HP (8.4 KW) @ 9750RPM
Torque 6.86 ft/lbs (9.3 Nm) @ 8500RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet plate
Suspension Front: telescopic fork
Rear: double swing
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3.00-18
Rear Tire 130/90-15
Wheelbase 58.07 inches (1475 mm)
Length 88.58 inches (2250 mm)
Width 31.5 inches (800 mm)
Height 43.7 inches (1110 mm)
Seat Height 28.35 inches (720 mm)
Weight 337.31 pounds (153.0 Kg) (dry), 155.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Kymco Hipster 150 was a single cylinder, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Kymco between 2003 and 2009. Max torque was 6.86 ft/lbs (9.3 Nm) @ 8500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 11.26 HP (8.4 KW) @ 9750 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 62.0mm bore x 49.5mm stroke result in a displacement of just 149.4 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.00-18 front tire and a 130/90-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a double swing. The Hipster 150 was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 337.31 pounds (153.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 58.07 inches (1475 mm) long.

2005 Kymco Hipster 125[edit | edit source]

2005 Kymco Hipster 125 2005 Kymco Hipster 125 2005 Kymco Hipster 125

The 2005 MY Kymco Hipster 125 sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 124cc, single cylinder lump paired to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce 12 horsepower and 10 Nm of torque. It addresses novice and younger riders who want a cruiser as a first two-wheeler, but with the ease-of-use of a learner machine. Standard features include a passenger seat which can be converted into a rider backrest, passenger grab-handles, lace-spoked wheels, and lots of chrome plating throughout the motorcycle.