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If you go onto cycle trader you see them listed as low as $6999.  Doesn't really matter it's the out the door price that counts.

I imagine I'll find one for sale in a few years with hardly any miles on it sitting in a garage for a bargin price.

So I know what to expect in a few years...What is your offer? 

Sorry to start another topic on the oil filter.

I was taking a look at underside of the AK 550. In another thread I asked a question about using a BMW filter of perhaps a HIFLOFILTRO brand.

Well, to my surprise, the oil filter on my brand new AK 550 is the HIFLOFILTRO HF-164.

I am under the impression that motorcycle/scooters come filled with oil from the factory. Maybe that's not the case or Kymco uses HIFLO as the OEM manufacturer.

If I just paid what you have paid for the top-of-the-line Kymco AK550 - I'd be using OEM Kymco filters.
But, I've seen the same question pop up on the Burgman forum regarding the 650's which OTD'd for $13,500+.
Stig

Just easier to get the BMW filter if I decide not get the oil changed at the Kymco dealer. I wouldn't think the BMW filter is inferior to the Kymco branded filter. The BMW filter is used for some of the R1200s and the C650 and a few other models.
 I know people that use the HIFLO filters and I have not heard of any issues. However, I prefer to use OEM branded filters. I had a Piaggio BV500 serviced at the Piaggio dealer and they used HIFLO. I think at that time Piaggio filters weren't readily available in the US.

We only have a matte silver and a grey glossy color option over here. I was told that BMW stopped selling the C650 in the US. So I think the AK 550 is largest displacement scooter available in the US now.

Seems like sales have been good here during Covid. There should be some low mileage used bikes for sale in a year or so flooding the market. A lot of people buy and don't get the "Easy Rider" joy they were expecting.

Selling an "off-brand" scooter in the USA - which has limited dealerships and limited support, for $2000 more than a new 2021 Honda CB500X ABS is ....interesting.
Maybe it does have the appeal to pull it off - even without a lick of advertising. A few anyway - like the white 700's.

I agree with you.  That's why I was so surprised that dealers expect to sell for MSRP, let alone adding huge markups.


Stig

Update: Picked up the AK 550 this weekend. Ridden about 130 miles so far. All types of roads (urban streets, canyon and freeway). Pretty much what I expected from all the reviews. Plenty of power, great brakes and comfortable seating.

Thank you all for your comments.


I have been shopping for an AK 550 in Southern California and wanted to provide some observations about the shopping experience. Bear in mind the closest Kymco dealers to my home are 50 plus miles away.


 The three dealers I spoke are asking between $650 and $2150 ADM. That doesn't include setup about another $350. Dealers can ask whatever they want and we can choose to buy or not. Kymco makes great products, however asking prices well above MSRP is not going to help the brand grow in the US. I'm not an expert, but if AK 550 sales are too weak Kymco may not continue to offer AK 550 in the US.

 With that being said...I'm curious if anyone on this forum has purchased the AK in the US and how close + or - to MSRP have you paid.

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