Is it a legitimate contender in the 150cc scooter segment?
Launched alongside the new Kymco Like S 150 priced at P134k
Maxi scooters have grown in popularity in the Philippines over the past few years, and part of the credit for that goes to Taiwanese motorcycle manufacturer Kymco. It has cornered that part of the market with a number of excellent offerings across
A sporty and pretty well-equipped scooter
In a sea of scooters, the Kymco KRV 180i manages to soar above the crowd. It's the world's first compact scooter to feature an independent swingarm derived from the motorbike architecture of its bigger brother, the AK 550 maxi-scooter.
by Kara Santos
The motorcycle industry got busy this year
It's not just the automotive industry that got extra busy this year-2023 was also pretty hectic for motorcycle brands. This was the year where everything from the first month to the last was in full swing across.There were several
How will this fare against the likes of the Honda ADV 160 and Yamaha NMax?
It's been a busy year so far for Kymco Philippines, and it now ends 2023 on a high note with a launch of yet another new scooter: the new Dink R 150.As the name suggests, the scooter will take on
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The 2023 Makina Moto Show has just concluded. This year's show was pretty busy, with motorcycle manufacturers unveiling one new model after the other.In case you missed the spectacle this year, well, we've got you covered. We're rounding
Pogi!
The new Xciting wasn't the only new Kymco to grace the Makina Moto Show this year. The motorcycle manufacturer also displayed the Like 125 Italia and Like 150i boasting quirky new colorways.Both models get three new colors each. The 125
A new maxi-scoot lands in our market
Fresh off the launch of its new scooters at the Inside Racing Bike Festival a few weeks back, Kymco Philippines is back with yet another new introduction at the 2023 Makina Moto Show.The latest addition to Kymco's local lineup is
Kymco adds even more models to its already wide range of scooters
It's been quite the busy show at the 2023 Inside Racing Bike Festival (IRBF) so far. After the two launches from Yamaha Motor Philippines, it was Kymco Philippines' turn to take center stage and showcase its own pair of new motorcycles.
Both 300cc and 350cc variants get a P10,000 introductory discount
Kymco's sub-400cc maxi-scooter lineup continues to grow. At this year's Makina Moto Show, the Taiwanese motorcycle manufacturer has launched the new DT X360.The DT X360 arrives in two versions: a 300cc and a 350cc variant. Both bikes
Less features but more value
Kymco's latest scooter, the KRV 180i TCS, caught a lot of riders' attention with its sleek looks, new engine, and variety of functions and features typically reserved for more high-end motorcycles. However, the current global microchip shortage means that bikes
Its Taguig facility had been its home for the past seven years
On March 24, the Kymco Philippines plant in Tanyag, Taguig, ceased operations and closed its doors. Local production of the Taiwanese brand's iconic scooters will now take place at a new facility located within the Nissan Technopark in Santa Rosa, Laguna.
A Kymco exec explains
Why choose a 300cc scooter instead of a 400cc one? This is a question that Kymco Philippines executives have to answer every time they launch a midsize maxi-scooter, like the X-Town CT 300i and Downtown 350i TCS.A hot-selling
by Aris Ilagan
The Taiwanese company unleashed the SuperNEX at the 2019 Tokyo Motorcycle Show
When the 46th Tokyo Motorcycle Show opened its doors to the general public on March 21, 2019, it showcased the best products from 150 manufacturers, dealers, and organizations. It took only a few minutes for the sea of motorcycle enthusiasts to fill
by Aris Ilagan
‘There’s no way to go but electric’
Taiwanese scooter builder Kymco has revealed plans to build a modern scooter manufacturing plant somewhere in Batangas, which will involve huge investments ranging anywhere from $12 million (P650 million) to $18 million (P972 million).Reports say Kymco Philippines has started conducting a
by Aris Ilagan
War of maxi scooters rages
After six months of waiting, the first batch of Kymco AK 550 super touring maxi scooters has arrived on Philippine shores and is ready rock the over-500cc AT market."These should spell the difference between touring scooters and manual bikes," said
by Aris Ilagan
