KYMCO AK 550 ABS 2020: greater thrust for the maxi scooter [PHOTO]

A renewed liveliness is immediately evident regarding the maxi scooter Kymco AK 550 ABS.

The quality characteristics

While confirming aesthetics and dynamic qualities, the Model year 2020 presents an unprecedented fluid-dynamic configuration of the combustion chamber and a calibration of the fuel management which now allow a higher crankshaft power of nearly 3 horses, as reported. As indicated, the functional system is also standard Noodoe Navigation dedicated to connectivity and turn by turn navigation on the dedicated screen. A solution that allows calls and messages to be displayed on the vehicle's digital cockpit, also offering road directions using a GPS module and smartphone maps, "but not data traffic" as reported on the occasion and avoiding coverage problems. It can be interacted with via a button on the right block. The Noodoe Navigation system can manage up to five consecutive destinations, setting an entire itinerary even before taking the vehicle.
Returning to the maxi scooter, the list includes headlights full-LED, on-screen instrumentation LCD, a keyless solution for starting, heated grips, a windshield that can be managed in two positions and an adjustable backrest, but also compartments in the back of the shield and a larger one under the saddle that can accommodate a jet helmet and another full-face one together.
The chassis includes an aluminum structure, an upside-down fork with a 41 mm diameter and an aluminum oscillating swingarm with a lateral monoshock pivoted to it. The transmission is belt driven, limiting the unsprung masses as much as possible to the advantage of the work done by the rear suspension, as well as the 50:50 weight optimization in addition to the lowest center of gravity in the segment, as indicated. The Brembo braking system includes radial calipers.
The horizontal twin-cylinder engine from 550 cc, equipped with electronic injection, offers 53,7 horses of maximum power translated into a maximum speed of 160 kilometers per hour. Also indicated is a double delivery mapping and a crankshaft with 270° timing, favoring the delivery itself. Distinctive the sound expressed, described as “dark and sporty”.

The proposal

The renovated KYMCO AK 550 ABS It is available from dealers in the shades Matt Verbania blue e Matt Allione black to a single digit 8.690 euros ex-dealership with promotion “Scrap while saving”, valid from February XNUMXst al 30 April 2020, as indicated.

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