Kymco People S 300 Review

Used Buyer Review

The People S 300 is Kymco doing what Kymco does best — building a sensible, unfussy scooter that won't embarrass you but won't thrill you either. The 286cc single pulls cleanly through traffic and genuinely holds highway speeds without drama, which puts it ahead of the 150cc crowd. Fit and finish is surprisingly decent for the money, and parts availability has improved considerably as these have become more common in North America. Used, you're looking at a solid commuter proposition. The CVT transmission is smooth and predictable, fuel economy hovers around 70mpg in real-world riding, and the underseat storage swallows a full-face helmet without argument. Check the variator rollers and drive belt on anything over 15,000 miles — they're cheap fixes but get ignored. Suspension is soft by any sporty measure, which actually works in your favour on broken urban tarmac. Just don't expect it to feel like a Burgman.