Super 8 2014 model, cheap, 5000 km on the clock, but speedo was broken, it looked maybe up to 10K driven, don't bothered about, put on an 15$ CYPLUS bycycle GPS-speedo....., so far replaced a battery, did usual oil and gearoil airfilter maintenance once a year, breaks are fine, adjusted the carb a little more fatmixed because it stopped sometimes on trafficlights, pretty easy 1/4 turn on the screw inwards on top of the carb, changed the vario to unrestricted by replacing the restricted sleeve by an all flat one, cut the brown CDI-loopcable and by this derestricted the CDI (works with all Kymco 50cc CDI flawlessly, but you have to drive it with an unrestricted variator-sleeve and don't drive maxed out acceleration downhill, in order not to provoke a valve-cylinder-collision). It goes 55 km/h on flat and 60+ up to 70 (steep) downhill. Pretty reliable and biggest 50cc you can buy. Handling at all speeds is very nice, above 65 you get some uncomfortable vibrations, so stay under all is fine. I am 1.87m/97Kg and the scooter is comfortable without any issues up to 1h drives. After that the seat gets a little hard. Very easy to maintain so far, fixed all by myself, needed just some simple tools + a variator-fixation tool for some few bucks.

I got this scooter for my 15 year old son who just loves the styling vs. comparable Japanese brands (he was offered a choice). It runs quiet and smooth. The fit and finish are excellent. The styling is a bit "transformer"-like so likely appeals most to the younger crowd. There was 1 hiccup with this scooter discovered after purchase. The scooter would always turn off after about 20 minutes. We took it to the shop under warranty and they identified a wire that was not plugged into the wire harness - turn around was 1 day. Once plugged in the battery could charge vs. drain (which was causing the initial problems). Ever since, the scooter has been bullet-proof. It is ridden on town roads that are flat with no speed limits in excess of 35 mph. This 50cc 4-stroke works perfectly for the conditions, with an out-the-door discount of nearly 1/3 vs. the comparable Japanese brands. No regrets.

good looking and decent sized scooter, very slow out of the crate but once deristricted a totaly different machine. now pulls 50mph all day long, deristrict was by official dealer. main problem with bike is helmet wont fit under seat, apart from that, 100%,even keeps a16 year old from whining all day long..lets hope it lasts the course..this review is for the super 8 2 stroke engined bike.
if you shop around good deals can be had. we paid less than the rrp of 1499 and got a helmet,jacket gloves and the cbt thrown in, kymcos free insurance is only for 3rd party only

The Kymco Super 8 bike is a good little run around and unlike most mopes it does not sound like a cat being dragged across broken glass.

The Kymco Super 8 looks stylish and fresh. i love the bike and i cannot wait to add my leo vince exhaust and de-ristrict it. soon after i'll add as much as i can to upgrade performance apart from that i think is a REAL defination of a sports scooter,i suggest anyone who wants a good reliable moped with sport feel think about th e Kymco super8 50