I read in a 24 hour endurance test of the Kymco People 250 that the company used to build engines and other parts for Honda from '63 until sometime in the 90's, I think that bodes well for thier reliability reputation.
http://www.motorbyte.com/mmm/pages/2004 ... re69_1.htm
http://www.motorbyte.com/mmm/pages/2004 ... re69_1.htm