The Kymco Like is a compact “low wheels” scooter produced by the Taiwanese manufacturer Kymco since 2008. Its styling, by Massimo Zaniboni of Arkema Studio, was openly inspired by the Vespa, and the model has been built in 50, 125 and 200 cc forms.
Kymco Like at a glance
| Maker | Kymco, Taiwan |
|---|---|
| Produced since | 2008 |
| Presented | Milan motorcycle show, November 2008 |
| Designer | Massimo Zaniboni, Arkema Studio |
| Style | retro, inspired by the Vespa |
| Wheels | 12 inches on all versions |
| Engines | 50 cc two-stroke, 50 cc four-stroke, 125 cc, 200 cc |
| LX trim | spring 2012, chromework and two-tone paint |
| 2017 update | four-valve Euro 4 engines and CBS combined braking |
| Sport version | March 2021, full-LED square headlight |
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History of the Kymco Like
Launch and versions
The Like was introduced at the Milan motorcycle show in November 2008 and has been produced since then. It is a compact scooter on low wheels sold in four versions: a 50 cc two-stroke, a 50 cc four-stroke, a 125 and a 200. The design was by Massimo Zaniboni of Arkema Studio and took its inspiration from the Vespa, with 12-inch wheels across the range.
LX, 2017 restyle and Sport
In spring 2012 the range gained the LX trim, a more exclusive version with chrome details, a seat with contrast stitching and two-tone bodywork in white and blue or white and British racing green, available with the 125 and 200 engines. In summer 2017 the Like received a light styling update together with four-valve Euro 4 engines and CBS combined braking. In March 2021 a Sport variant joined the range with its own look, a square full-LED headlight, matte black paint and Euro 5 engines.
Design and features
- Retro style: the bodywork follows the classic Vespa formula, drawn by Massimo Zaniboni.
- 12-inch wheels: used on every version of the Like.
- Two-tone LX: chrome trim and contrast stitching from 2012.
- Modern brakes: CBS combined braking arrived with the 2017 update.
- Full LED: the 2021 Sport has a square LED headlight.
Kymco Like versions
- Like 50 two-stroke: the cheapest engine option.
- Like 50 four-stroke: the cleaner small engine.
- Like 125: the main European version.
- Like 200: the largest engine of the original range.
- Like LX: chrome and two-tone trim from 2012.
- Like Sport: matte black and full-LED lights from 2021.
The Like was Kymco’s answer to classic Italian scooters such as the People’s rivals, and it sits alongside the Agility in the small-scooter range. More models are in the Kymco collection.
Sources
- Kymco Like, Italian Wikipedia: design, versions, LX, 2017 and 2021 updates
