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SamM · 10-01-2017, 02:39 AM

The KYMCO Spade fits me better than every other playbike except the Razkull 125. I’m 5’9” and go about 185 to 190#. The Ohlin rear shocks from MNNTHBX are longer than the factory shocks and would lift the bike a couple inches. These would make the ergos and the ride worlds better. Pricey at $1350 though. It’s a nice option to have. Ohlin makes shocks and fork kits for the GROM & Z125 Pro as well.

If you aren’t looking at playbikes then this bike obviously isn’t for you. If you are, this bike is much better than the others. Also, this is not a cruiser, it’s a standard bike and honestly much more like a cafe racer. KYMCO was going for the cafe racer look. I talked with the factory reps about this. What you get for $2999 is loads better than even a GROM. Many GROM owners spend more than $3000 on mods after buying the bike for $3299. That’s crazy! The KYMCO Spade just needs a few mods. A smaller counter sprocket, an exhaust and maybe the Ohlin rear shocks, if you have the means and want. The aftermarket will be huge for this thing.

The Lifan does not have a 4-valve head either!

SamM

10-01-2017, 02:39 AM	#13
SamM Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,194	The KYMCO Spade fits me better than every other playbike except the Razkull 125. I’m 5’9” and go about 185 to 190#. The Ohlin rear shocks from MNNTHBX are longer than the factory shocks and would lift the bike a couple inches. These would make the ergos and the ride worlds better. Pricey at $1350 though. It’s a nice option to have. Ohlin makes shocks and fork kits for the GROM & Z125 Pro as well. If you aren’t looking at playbikes then this bike obviously isn’t for you. If you are, this bike is much better than the others. Also, this is not a cruiser, it’s a standard bike and honestly much more like a cafe racer. KYMCO was going for the cafe racer look. I talked with the factory reps about this. What you get for $2999 is loads better than even a GROM. Many GROM owners spend more than $3000 on mods after buying the bike for $3299. That’s crazy! The KYMCO Spade just needs a few mods. A smaller counter sprocket, an exhaust and maybe the Ohlin rear shocks, if you have the means and want. The aftermarket will be huge for this thing. The Lifan does not have a 4-valve head either! SamM Attached Images __________________ 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sahara MOAB 2005 BMW E53 X5 2011 Schutt Industries LTT-HC LQG trailer 2017 Coleman CT200U 1978 Yamaha SR500E 1979 Yamaha XS650 Special II
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