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Revision 2008 KYMCO ATV, UTV lineup
Anyone doubting KYMCO commitment to the market for off-road motor only needs to take cognizance of the fast-growing company alignment.
KYMCO has been improved off-road products and expanded its inventory every model year. recent efforts Taiwanese company is including the so-so MXU 500 utility four for the year 2007 and updated 2008 Mongoose 250 and 300 sport quads.
On this occasion, KYMCO is becoming bolder, and has come to the table with the highly anticipated uxv UTV 500 and the new MXU 375 ATV.
We recently traveled to the backyard of the division of company in the U.S., South Carolina stage, to travel on the complete line of 2008 KYMCO products, and also spent time behind the wheel of his first UTV. At this point, one thing is certain: KYMCO is taking notes and making serious strides to match its American and Japanese competitors in style, services and offers products.
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The stage was Carolina Adventure World, a privately owned continues to grow outside road riding over 100 miles of trails, a swamp of mud and three motocross tracks. We have traveled there before during their visit to Polaris and Kawasaki intros, and, as KYMCO, the installation continues to improve and continues to mature.
Temperatures could have been a little more like spring, but the skies were clear, the grass was green and conditions were ripe for a little mud splattered on the ATV.
<b> Uxv <UTV / b>
Yamaha, Polaris, Arctic Cat and Kawasaki have their big sale of recreational players side by side instead. more work-minded Honda Big Red is coming soon, and Can-Am recently announced plans for what we hope will beat a very athletic (RZR?) UTV. There was also speculation it was preparing its own KYMCO participant in the category of the explosion. The rumors were confirmed after the company took the wraps off its new 500 motor uxv at the EICMA show in Milan, Italy, last fall.
Then we have to see for ourselves. Stopping the mere appearance, it seems that the company had the Rhino, Prowler and Teryx firmly in its sights. Its design UTV traditional suggests a machine designed to split the difference between work and fun, like most successful players in the segment.
The leaf specification lists a 500cc engine four stroke, independent suspension, locking front differential and a tilting cargo bed capable of hauling 420 pounds – The main ingredients to make a request that UTV.
Prices had not been completed at the time of the press and the specifications of the prototypes minor still subject to change before final production.
Behind <b> <Rueda / b>
The time was limited, but we KYMCO UTV opportunity to experience from the seat of the driver and passengers, and through thick mud, the steeper hills and wade through deep water.
We had the opportunity to transport a shipment of around, but our travel time gave us much appreciated the opportunity to look under the hood and win a few miles to the uxv.
Lateral stability (ie, rolling) has been a thorn in the side of UTVs number. To this end, KYMCO decided to up the ante with a wide, stable platform which measures 59 inches wide. For the love of comparison, the Prowler is 61.3 inches wide and Rhino measures 54.5 cm wide.
The extra weight translated to the floor, handling is more predictable than reassuring that some of the closest competitors in high speed corners. He wound through woods down the park on horseback paths a little more difficult, however, and will also make it difficult to shoehorn uxv in the back of a truck.
As the new Teryx, EFI was not included – KYMCO obvious cost savings to help compete on price and peak of its market model. Without any need for the mounted choke the board, our hot shot uxv quickly.
Upon entering the accelerator, liquid-cooled DOHC four-stroke 500 cc was moderately encumbered by the 1157-pound weight (dry), but the power was sufficient to overcome steep hills and the power of the big guy by impressive mud holes.
A small vibration was present, but engine refinement is consistent with most sport utility segment. The exhaust note sounds more agricultural sports other common trait they share with almost all of the other side to side.
It's all business inside the cabin with ruffles minimized. An indicator mounted in the center of cluster shows all the usual information, and the shifter is mounted on the center console between the seats. shift action was irregular, such as walking ago were not always engage when the lever is moved to an "R" Hopefully this can be clarified before final production.
living accommodation are right on the money side reinforcing enough to keep drivers in place. foot space and positioning script is also in white – definitely better than some of its competitors.
Top speed is estimated at 45 km / h – ideal for a car of this size and purpose.
Suspension design is a double A-arm that provides 7.5 inches of travel at both ends and 12.2 inches of ground clearance. The transmission includes high and low ranges, and also includes a differential lock. Stop the action comes from two discs in front and a single disc brake in the rear.
The tilting cargo bed is sufficiently large to handle large loads up to 420 pounds, and the tailgate has a simple locking system like the Rhino.
Our brief tour revealed a competent work vehicle, which should have plenty of capacity for reproduction. The price is not yet finalized, but expect it to undermine competition by any measure. Time will tell. The uxv 500 4×4 will be available in red, green, gray and camouflage, with a factory warranty of 1 year.
MXU 375
Our adventure Carolina also include time for prototyping new quad KYMCO more useful – MXU 375.
After being overwhelmed by the participant the utility company for the last time, the MXU 500, which pleasantly surprised us by a competent package at this time. However, like the 500, MXU 375 features a schematic of the manipulation of user interface are a disappointment for aggressive trail riding.
Style and build quality is strong, competitive features and intelligent design to prove this company is in the direction with their American and Japanese competitors. Even Front chassis occasionally unresolved, remains a no-excuses quad mid-utility journeys.
While company officials not confirmed, the new MXU engine is shared with the new Arctic Cat 366 4×4 utility, and the base platform for the two models are strikingly similar. We believe that the version KYMCO is twice the player. Its engine, a 366cc four-stroke, is sufficiently powerful and smooth, a perfect combination for the purposes intended.
As mentioned, the handling was a mixed bag, and various machines in his hand had different configurations. The management of front-end is as unstable as it is in the variant Arctic Cat on undulating ground – too much body roll, and the direction that is easily thrown off center.
The performance of the engine carburetor and cooled by the fan is much better – smooth, with a refined exhaust note and power delivery torque.
Some features of our test mules, as turn signals and emergency lights are not going to make the final U.S. version and the company's engineers continue to adjust the final configuration of braking.
The main statistics will be output unchanged – front double A-arm rear suspension (7 mm travel), training continuing professional with high and low gears, and disc brake front and back.
When it comes to work credentials, little can strap MXU 225 pounds to their racks, and tow 1050 pounds in its path.
This new 375 will be a solid competitor in the entry-level class, with a strong force to the head. Like some other manufacturers whose products share similar traits handling, KYMCO has to focus its efforts on building vehicles that maintain composure at all corners and uneven terrain. His motor skills and a sexy style suggest a utility quad has some athletic genes in their DNA. That's not really the case, but it is not far off the mark.
<b> A fresh <ganso / b>
Our preliminary evaluation of the new and improved 300 Mongoose ATV in the event of the trials showed last fall a significant list of changes that a company sports massage baseline CVT quad into something more desirable than the original.
KYMCO added a more robust (as necessary) chain and a larger carburetor, stretched wheelbase with a longer swingarm was extended runway by a whopping five inches and broke the front end too rigid with a progressive rate springs.
In our last test, the "crossed Goose Carolina roads crowded world of adventure with the desire and balance. The CVT provides throttle response surprisingly agile – more aggressive than expected. Listen to the riders, taking notes and constantly evolving has served the company and its products as well.
Power 270cc water cooled engine could still be stronger, especially at the upper end, but the powertrain vibration was not a problem, so it's happy being pushed hard. body roll is kept under control and produce a progressive rate springs driving is much more comfortable than the '07 model. The changes are especially notable for roads rough.
A CVT tranny in a sport quad is still fairly rare, but is well suited to the narrow, winding paths ride. Spunky performance, solid handling and an affordable sub-$ 3,800 to this entry level quad a smart choice for sport riders that ease of training ongoing professional.
While we had no opportunity to install, the updates made to the 300 '08 Mongoose were also applied to the 250.
This pair of mongooses (Mongeese?) Is up there with the best machines in the class.
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