The SK80 engine, the heart of the Kymco Xciting 400 'megascooter'
Kymco is one of the most important manufacturers in the scooter segment across the international market, but also in our country, and by the end of the first quarter of the year a sales increase is evident, partly thanks to the engines they use, such as the SK80
Kymco’s flagship is the Kymco Xciting 400, a megascooter that showcases everything this brand can deliver in terms of power. In recent months it has seen a significant growth in its market presence, and this has been partly due to its engine. The SK80 powerplant is a single-cylinder four-stroke engine that delivers a power-to-displacement ratio of 90 hp/litre.
This translates to a power output of 36 hp at 7,500 rpm, although the specifications of this engine go beyond power and allow for very attractive performance on the road. The mechanics of this engine benefit from the materials used in its manufacture, which allow each movement to deliver high efficiency that is transmitted to the rider while riding.
The use of magnesium for the cylinder and Nikasil on its inner surface, along with the weight reduction of the piston and the reduction gear transmission gears, help eliminate inertia. These measures ensure that throttle input or the moment of deceleration is transferred to the engine more effectively.
All of this can be seen in the video accompanying this article, which shows the inside of the engine block, with a brief demonstration of its operation and the features that allow it to rank among the top-selling megascooters in our country.
Users of this type of two-wheeled vehicles have made Kymco the second brand in the segment, and the Kymco Xciting 400 has experienced considerable growth during this first quarter of the year. Two other models from the brand have also climbed to the top sales positions in their respective segments. These are the Kymco Agility City and the Super Dink, which confirms the brand’s reliability in our country.
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Source | Kymco
