KYMCO People 125 / 150 Service Manual
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Kymco Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: KYMCO People 125, KYMCO People 150
Sub-models / Variants: 125cc, 150cc
Model Years: 2000s
Technical Data:
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Engine: O.H.C. 4-cycle, air-cooled, single cylinder
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Displacement: 125 cc (People 125), 150 cc (People 150)
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Compression Ratio: 9.6:1 (125cc), 9.2:1 (150cc)
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Compression Pressure: 13 kg/cm² (125cc), 15 kg/cm² (150cc)
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Max Output: 9.6 ps @ 7500 rpm (125cc), 10.5 ps @ 7500 rpm (150cc)
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Max Torque: 1.0 kg-m @ 6500 rpm (125cc), 1.1 kg-m @ 5500 rpm (150cc)
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Idle Speed: 1700 ± 100 rpm
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Transmission: Automatic centrifugal, non-stage
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Fuel System: VE-type carburetor, butterfly throttle
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Ignition: CDI, 15°–28° BTDC @ 1700 rpm
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Lubrication: Forced pressure and wet sump
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Tire Pressure (1 Rider): 1.75 kg/cm² (Front), 2.00 kg/cm² (Rear)
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Spark Plug: NGK C7HSA
Kymco Manual Features & Content Preview
- Covers 2000s-era KYMCO People 125 and 150 scooter models (125cc and 150cc engine variants).
- 185-page official OEM publication detailing engine assembly, chassis maintenance, electrical diagrams, and fuel system calibration.
Stop wasting time searching for incomplete forum specs. This comprehensive manual cuts down diagnostic time in the shop by giving you direct access to the exact factory procedures. Available as an instant download, you can pull the reference up on your shop tablet or laptop without waiting for shipping. The documentation walks you through frame cover removal, exhaust muffler maintenance, and complete top-end engine service, including cylinder head and valve train inspections. Before starting any major teardown, ensure you follow standard shop safety practices and verify correct lifting points as outlined in the chassis section to prevent injury or equipment damage.
The manual delivers a deep dive into the drivetrain, featuring expert sections that detail the removal and installation of the drive and driven pulleys, alongside lubrication system diagnostics. Electrical troubleshooting is made straightforward with 125cc and 150cc-specific wiring diagrams and comprehensive logic charts to help you isolate starting difficulties, engine performance drops, and charging system faults. If you want to see how factory workshop documentation is structured, this specific layout is a great example of shop-floor clarity.
It leaves no room for guesswork regarding technical data. Specification tables lay out standardized torque values for engine and frame fasteners, confirming requirements like the 5.5 kg-m clutch outer nut. You will find exact valve clearance specs documented at 0.12 mm for both intake and exhaust. Baseline cylinder compression numbers are strictly defined at 13 kg/cm² for the 125cc model and 15 kg/cm² for the 150cc. Fluid capacities are also clearly mapped out: engine oil requires 0.91 liters upon complete disassembly and 0.81 liters for standard exchanges, while gear oil capacity takes 210cc dry and 180cc for regular service intervals.
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