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Cycle News Issue 23 June 13, 2017

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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2018 KYMCO SCOOTERS AND SPADE MOTORCYCLE FIRST TEST P108 with ABS, which mates a 260mm rotor with three-piston caliper on the front and a 240mm rotor with a two-piston caliper on the rear. The result- ing braking performance is adequate for what the machine is intended for. The bike has a decent disposition in terms of handling and ease of operation, whether navigating city streets or getting out to the edge of town. Ergonomics are slightly cramped for my 5'11" frame. However, the bike has a rela- tively smooth ride, courtesy of well-balanced suspension offer- ing 4.33 inches from the 37mm fork, and 3.9 inches rear wheel travel in a twin shock setup with five-way preload adjustment. The front wheel is 14 inches, the rear wheel is 13 inches. 400i The Xciting 400i ABS is the top-of- the-line machine from Kymco.

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