Is it a legitimate contender in the 150cc scooter segment?
We test ride Kymco's latest offering
Bigger scooters have become quite popular in the country, especially for city commuting and long-distance travel. Compared to regular scooters, bigger ones offer better comfort for longer leisure rides. But with traffic jams being a common issue, they're small enough
by Kara Santos
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
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
We hope this means Kymco will turn its electric concepts into reality
As the two-wheeler world braces itself for an electric future, two big names in the industry have decided to join forces. Scooter expert Kymco and Harley-Davidson have partnered up to take the American manufacturer's LiveWire brand public on the
What would you add to this list?
This year has been a big one for the local motorcycle industry. Apart from the introduction of new models, sales are also up from the year prior, particularly for the top four brands. We know 2022 has the potential to be just
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
Maybe it’s the right size for you
The continued growth of both the scooter and adventure-bike segments is truly something to behold. As a result, the new 'adventure scooter' class is also quickly gaining popularity.Last year, scooter giant Kymco introduced its entry to the segment, the DTX
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
Filipinos like flashy designs
The Kymco F9 electric motorcycle is one of the new models unveiled during the Taiwanese manufacturer's recent'Time to Excite' global launch event in Taipei."The idea 'Win My Heart' is within everything we do at Kymco. In this time of
The Yamaha TMax 530 will find it difficult to match this
If you have been drooling over the Kymco AK 550, a midsize luxury scooter loaded with electronic goodies, then this could be the perfect time for you to own one.Kymco Philippines has announced a whopping P50,000 discount for the 2020
by Aris Ilagan
The brand’s way of sparking a sense of community among owners
This scooter is a successful interpretation of ‘futuristic retro’
It’s tollway-legal, but how well does it handle daily city use?
When it comes to motorcycling convenience, nothing tops scooters. They're almost always automatic, meaning no need to shift gears and no fear of stalling; they're fuel-efficient, meaning fewer stops for gas; and they often feature under-seat storage, meaning
