KYMCO: a series of new features for 2023 including an advanced AK 550 and the three-wheeled CV3

From the renewed and sporty AK 550 to the technological Xciting 400 VS, there are several examples KYMCO for the 2023. A varied overview that also includes a three-wheeled example and an electric scooter.

KYMCO AK 550

The maxi scooter from the Taiwanese brand offers a marked sportiness and for 2023 promises greater comfort, even for those who love to travel. Expected in the middle of next year, it presents various technological solutions that facilitate practicality starting from a smart key, an electrically adjustable windscreen, new electric blocks and heated grips. Also highlighted is digital instrumentation made up of three dials with a circular screen dedicated to the functions of the KYMCO Noodoe system. The solutions also include ride by wire, cruise control and traction control.
The maxi scooter is equipped with an aluminum frame with a 41 mm upside-down fork, as well as a single arm also in aluminum and with a single shock absorber combined with 15-inch wheels. The braking system features an AIBS solution, an Advanced Intelligent Brake System with cornering function.
The powerplant is a 550 cc four-stroke twin-cylinder with a new belt in the transmission department. We report a power of 51 horses, considering a dry weight of 223 kg.

KYMCO CV3

The specimen a three wheels of the brand is characterized by a sculpted and segmented aesthetic, with a stretched and raised front that recalls typical Adventure motorbikes. The equipment includes: full-LED headlights, an extended windshield, keyless system, various controls to act on various functions, heated grips, a six-inch TFT instrument panel, a two-level saddle with compact and adjustable backrest, parking brake and cruise control. Among the accessories there are also transport solutions that can be combined with the vehicle.
There are also two maps linked to the engine, a Power which allows you to exploit all the power and a Rain which limits the thrust and also a traction control.
From a technical point of view, it features an aluminum alloy frame that rests on a front suspension characterized by a telescopic fork and an oscillating solution. Architecture that allows the KYMCO CV3 to bend up to 40°. In the rear area, then, there is a swingarm with swinging arm. The ABS braking system includes two front discs and one rear disc.
Powering the vehicle is a 550,4 cc parallel twin-cylinder engine, approved according to Euro 5 standards. The power reaches 51 horses at 7.500 rpm with a peak torque of 52 Nm at 6.000 rpm.

KYMCO Dink

An example redefined from an aesthetic point of view returns, while confirming the handlebar that draws a V, offered in the displacements from 125 cc e 150 cc.
Expected at the beginning of 2023, it is equipped with new instrumentation on an LCD screen, a tank that can hold six liters of fuel, a comfortable saddle placed at a height of 790 mm and 13-inch wheels with a braking that includes a wave front disc. The curb weight is 130 kg. The drive unit is always single-cylinder and air-cooled, the heart power from 125 cc amounts to 11,6 horses, according to information.

KYMCO Downtown 350 GT

The scooter for tourism enthusiasts is renewed both on an aesthetic level and from a content point of view. Available at the end of next year, according to the indications, it is recognizable by a more sculpted and tense look already by observing the design of the full-LED headlights with DRL light signature. The instrumentation appears on a color TFT screen, which is associated with a USB port and allows connectivity. There are always two storage compartments on the back of the shield and the loading features are also enhanced by a large under-seat compartment that can accommodate two full-face helmets. The dry weight is 178 kg and the saddle height is now higher, reaching 800 mm.
The frame is tubular steel and the technical part also includes a front fork and two rear shock absorbers. There is now also a front wheel 15 inches and a back from 14 inches.
The engine remains confirmed with some interventions, a 321 cc single-cylinder four-stroke liquid-cooled engine, but the power is slightly higher, reaching 28,6 horses at 7.500 rpm, with a torque of 30 Nm at 5.750 rpm.

KYMCO i-One

A rounded and contemporary design characterizes this compact electric and city scooter, available in five color options. It features a removable and transportable 1,734 Wh battery. The saddle is placed at 790 mm high.
This is a moped L1e category which can reach a speed of 45 km/h. An autonomy of 90 km is expected when traveling at a speed of 30 km/h, according to the indications. The engine power amounts to 2 kW.

KYMCO Xciting 400 VS

A technological scooter with a sporty line, but also designed to facilitate comfort. Expected at the beginning of 2023, the articulated design stands out, also made bold by the color contrasts. There are various technological aspects such as the LED headlights with DRL and TFT instrumentation which, in addition to connectivity, allows the use of the KYMCO Noodoe system for navigation. The seat is placed at a height of 805 mm, the tank can accommodate 12,5 liters of fuel and the curb weight amounts to 195 kg, according to the information. Also noteworthy in the braking system are a double wave front disc and 15 and 14 inch wheels.
The engine is a liquid-cooled single-cylinder and the power reaches i 34 horses.

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