Kymco AK550 Car News in the Philippines

The KYMCO DT X360 adventure scooter series finally gets a bigger, tollway-legal sibling as KYMCO unveils the CV-L6 at EICMA 2023. KYMCO announces that it will be available in the global market by 2024, and we are quite excited to see it plying Philippine roads…or trails. The KYMCO CV-L6 shares the platform of the widely popular AK 550, making it a potential big hit in the local market. The CV-L6 is powered by a 550.4cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin 8V engine, which produces 39.5 kW and 55 Nm. Wi

Gilbert Chao

Nov 13, 2023

Several days before the 15th Inside Racing Bikefest, KYMCO Philippines posted a teaser on their social media page about the three new models that they were scheduled to launch at the said event. Two unveiled, one to go Yet, at their official launch event, KYMCO only unveiled two: the AK 550 Premium and the KRV Moto 180. So I asked our good friend Tito Cadugo, General Manager for Sales and Marketing of KYMCO Philippines, what happened to the third model that was supposed to be launched. He shared

Gilbert Chao

Mar 30, 2023

KYMCO Philippines finally launched the much-anticipated AK 550 Premium on the first day of the 15th Inside Racing Bikefest, which is currently being held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Priced at ₱649,000, the new AK 550 Premium takes the “Thrills of Touring” concept to the next level with its unique suspension structure, the innovative multi-layered floating panel design, the upgraded Daytime Running Light, and the latest electronic control technology. It offers class-leading performan

Gilbert Chao

Mar 25, 2023

KYMCO Philippines recently posted a teaser on its FB page about unveiling three new models on March 24, 2023. While it has yet to reveal which models to expect officially, these will likely be the updated versions of current models in the market. KRV Moto 180 The KYMCO KRV 180 has been making waves since its launch in 2021. Unlike most performance scooters, the KRV 180 has a flat floorboard, making it more versatile and practical. It also features an exposed drive belt to add to its sporty chara

Gilbert Chao

Mar 16, 2023

We heard through the grapevine that KYMCO Philippines is finally bringing in the AK 550 Premium. Well, our friends from KYMCO indeed confirmed this, but as to the launch date, it is anyone’s guess. If I have to make a fearless prediction, I’d say it will probably make its local debut during one of those big motorcycle exhibits that will be happening on March and April 2023. What’s new? The new AK 550 Premium features an innovative multi-positional electric windshield, an upgraded daytime running

Gilbert Chao

Feb 28, 2023

You have no plans for your Friday night yet? Why don’t you visit KYMCO’s product exhibit at the HAMAKA Festival happening now at the open grounds of SM Taytay. Check out their latest offerings in the maxi scooter segment and take advantage of the special dealer discounts that they are offering at the event, in partnership with MotorcycleCity. The KYMCO display area will be open until 10 PM tonight. Feast your eyes on the AK550 and Xciting S 400i, both tollway legal maxi-scooters that are packed

Gilbert Chao

Feb 17, 2023

After more than two years of hiatus (of sorts), the Philippine motorcycle industry ended the past year with a resounding bang. Manufacturers held product launches and staged events like there’s no tomorrow to compensate for lost time, especially in the latter half of 2022. Having witnessed all these activities, we were able to have a glimpse of what’s to come in 2023. Here are some of what we can expect this year in the local motorcycle scene. More touring activities Motorcycle manufacturers wil

Gilbert Chao

Jan 5, 2023