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It was love at first sight upon seeing the white Kymco Like 125 several months ago, but when I saw the Kymco Like – Titanium Gray version last Saturday it was different, t’was more than love! Its a mixture of Love and Like!

At first glance you would thought its the italian Vespa Super 300i.

Good thing I have not only seen it this time, I also got the opportunity to test drive it around the metro. The ride was amazing! Handling was superb! Even though with my height at (5’6″) and its much more higher than most scooter around, I didn’t have any problem making a small U-Turn at Marcos Highway . The suspension and the large seat was very comfy (even on rough roads). The throttle was very responsive and the engine and muffler are so quiet. Its like the Benz of scooter. I think you could even hear the chirping of the birds when driving on the countryside.

I also like the headlight, its very bright (no need for an HID) and the horn just is just right to be notice by other motorist and pedestrians. And the big and bright brake light at the back was just awesome! I also love its speedometer! Its clear even at night, and it also has a built-in digital clock.

Not to mention the stainless emblem of the word “Like” on the bike made it more classy!

Thanks to Supreme Bike Cainta Branch for allowing me to plank on their desk and to my ride buddy Sergs for allowing me to test ride his new Kymco Like 125!

Kymco Like 125 Specification and General Information

Model:    Kymco Like 125cc
Year:    2011

Engine and transmission
Displacement:    125.00 cm (7.63 cubic inches)
Engine type:    Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power:    9.39 HP (6.9 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Fuel system:    Carburetor
Ignition:    C.D.I.
Cooling system:    Air
Gearbox:    Automatic

Transmission type,
final drive:    Belt
Drive-line:    C.V.T.

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type:    Tubular Steel
Front suspension:    Telescopic hydraulic fork
Rear suspension:    Mono-shock, adjustable
Front tire dimensions:    120/70-12
Rear tire dimensions:    130/70-12
Front brakes:    Single disc/dual piston
Front brakes diameter:    220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear brakes:    Single disc/dual piston

Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight:    110.0 kg (242.5 pounds)
Power/weight ratio:    0.0854 HP/kg
Seat height:    780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:    1,130 mm (44.5 inches)
Overall length:    1,940 mm (76.4 inches)
Overall width:    695 mm (27.4 inches)
Wheelbase:    1,320 mm (52.0 inches)

Other specifications
Starter: Electric & kick
Light:    Halogen Headlamp
Carrying capacity:    Lockable Storage Box Under Seat. Color matched top box as Standard.

Color options:    white, black, red, beige, and titanium gray
Comments:    Kymco is made by Kwang Yang Motor Company, Taiwan.

Craving for a much needed break from all stress related stuff? But not really in the mood to go out of town and commune with nature or go fishing with the in-laws? Why not just purchase an online ticket to the nearest events in town?

You want fantasy and quirkiness? Why not get the Cirque Du Soleil Tickets? The kids want to join in the fun? Then The Lion King Tickets are suitable for any age bracket. Or are you bloodthirsty for some hardcore manly action? Then it’s the Mellon Arena Tickets or Qualcomm Stadium Tickets for some good old hockey and American football action. How about some high-speed but precise game? Then it’s baseball time via Candlestick Park Tickets.

With this vast choices of fun ideas to do every weeknight, who in his right mind would want to get bored with just being stuck at home

Ever heard of the word Mamachari? We’ll its actually a japanese word for their famous City Bike. (Mama – Moms, Chari – Chariot or two-wheel carrier) that was initially designed to be use by the workaholic moms. Its the one that has baskets infront and kid seats at the back which you can see all over Japan.  And because of its durability and ease of use in the streets, it also became a hit to the working dads.

Nowadays, based on my personal experience, mamachari can be seen all over Metro Manila mainly because a lot of these bikes are being imported here by surplus dealers and were sold at a very cheap price.

And yes, I’ve have this blog post because I’m recently a proud owner of a mamachari. I’ll post some other time more photos and the reason why I’ve choose to bought one