Kymco Myroad 700i 2011–2015: Specs, Facts & Known Issues

The Machine's Character

The Myroad 700i is Kymco's big-twin maxi-scooter, built around a 700 cc liquid-cooled parallel twin rated at 59 hp at 7,250 rpm and 46 lb-ft at 5,500 rpm. That's serious output for a step-through. A belt drives the rear wheel, and the whole package sits on a steel double-cradle frame with a long 63.6 in (1,615 mm) wheelbase. What lifts it above a plain commuter is the standard kit: electronic suspension adjustment, a manually adjustable rear shock, an adjustable windscreen and ABS. On paper, it sits at the touring end of the scooter class. Big scooter, full kit.

Read the spec sheet and the job is clear: covering real distances every day. A listed 103 mph (165 km/h) top speed and 46 lb-ft put highway stretches well inside its brief. Generous underseat storage, the adjustable screen and a 30.7 in (780 mm) seat height point to a rider who puts practicality first. You commute in any weather, carry a helmet and a bag, then head out of town on the weekend. A 4.0 gal (15.1 L) tank and a listed 47 mpg keep fuel stops and running costs in check. Practical to the core.

Hard Numbers

Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.

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Key specifications
Power	59 hp (43 kW) @ 7,250 rpm
Torque	46 lb-ft (62 Nm) @ 5,500 rpm
Displacement	700 cc
Engine	Parallel twin
Cooling	Liquid-cooled
Final drive	Belt
Fork	Telescopic
Front brake	280 mm
Wheelbase	63.6 in (1615 mm)
Seat height	30.7 in (780 mm)
Dry weight	608 lb (276 kg)
Fuel capacity	4.0 gal (15.1 L)
Top speed	103 mph (165 km/h)
Fuel economy	47 mpg (US)

Equipment check

Chassis

Manually Adjustable Rear Suspension Standard

Comfort

Adjustable Windscreen Standard

Safety

ABS Standard

The Truth on the Street

The picture here comes from years of paying attention to the people who actually live with this bike: talk at the fuel stops, the notes and messages riders send me directly, and the steady back-and-forth among owners. For the Myroad 700i, that chatter settles on a clear theme. Riders treat it as a road machine first, composed where it counts and happy to cover ground with someone on the back.

Composed where the road bends

Owners keep coming back to how the Myroad behaves once the road starts turning. For a machine this size, the steering reads as neutral and the chassis stays settled, holding whatever line you ask of it through a run of bends. Riders who spend real time on twisting roads describe a planted, confident feel they did not expect from a scooter of this footprint.

Built to travel two-up

The other steady refrain is about carrying a passenger. Riders rate the seat and the room set aside for a second person highly, and they report it stays comfortable over long days in the saddle, smooth enough to keep both people fresh. The recurring take among owners is a genuine two-up traveler rather than a solo runabout pressed into the role.

Known issues

Intermittent stalling while riding

engine occasional

Some owners report the engine stalling unexpectedly while riding at highway speeds, requiring coasting to a stop and restarting. The cause is not consistently identified.
Fuel splash-back during refueling

fuel system occasional

Owners report fuel splashing back out of the filler neck during refueling, requiring careful nozzle placement to avoid spillage.

The Expert Benchmark

Where this Kymco Myroad 700i pulls ahead of — or falls behind — its rivals on the numbers, and the typical bike in its class on character.

What kind of bike this is — character vs. the class

Urban Utility Score

Weatherproof Commute Comfort

Storage Without Thinking

Twist-and-Go Simplicity

Low-Cost Daily Mobility

Night-and-Rain Confidence

This bike Class average

Head-to-head: Kymco Myroad 700i vs. its rivals

Power

59 hp This bike 55 hp Suzuki Burgman 650 60 hp BMW C 650 GT 55 hp Honda Integra 76 hp Aprilia SRV 850 i.e. ABS/ATC

Torque

46 lb-ft This bike 46 lb-ft Suzuki Burgman 650 49 lb-ft BMW C 650 GT 50 lb-ft Honda Integra 56 lb-ft Aprilia SRV 850 i.e. ABS/ATC

Displacement

700 cc This bike 638 cc Suzuki Burgman 650 647 cc BMW C 650 GT 745 cc Honda Integra 839 cc Aprilia SRV 850 i.e. ABS/ATC

Top speed

103 mph This bike 110 mph Suzuki Burgman 650 108 mph BMW C 650 GT 121 mph Aprilia SRV 850 i.e. ABS/ATC

Seat height

30.7 in This bike 29.5 in Suzuki Burgman 650 30.7 in BMW C 650 GT 31.1 in Honda Integra 30.7 in Aprilia SRV 850 i.e. ABS/ATC

The 'Should I Buy It?' Score

Forget spec-sheet bragging. Here's who the Myroad 700i is actually built for.

Aerial photograph of downtown Austin, Texas, showing modern high-rise buildings against a clear blue sky. Urban infrastructure, highways, and parking structures visible in the foreground. — Thomas Balabaud / Pexels

Best scooter for NYC?

You're the best fit here. Big underseat storage, solid weather protection and easy controls cover the daily city grind, and 47 mpg keeps your running costs low.

Made for New York City · Austin · Los Angeles

Best motorcycle for Bay Area?

A decent fit, not a perfect one. It handles your commute and a relaxed weekend ridge run, but with no TFT or smartphone connectivity it won't scratch your tech itch.

Made for San Francisco Bay Area · Skyline Boulevard · Big Sur Coast Highway

Alternatives to the Kymco Myroad 700i

If this one isn't quite the fit, these are the bikes worth riding back-to-back against it.

Any price note compares both bikes at the same age — the youngest age both have on the used market — against this Kymco Myroad 700i. “cheaper/pricier” is what that bike costs second-hand, not how worn it is.