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General Discussion / Re: All Thoughts Would be greatly appreciated
« on: June 08, 2021, 10:12:10 PM »
Good evening all.
I was hoping to have definitive information for everyone but contacting 2 different dealerships today (North FL and South FL) did not prove as positive as I had hoped.
When I asked about whether the current AK 550 MY was Euro 5 compliant and/or had ride by wire each essentially replied that they did not know what I was asking about.

Both said that they would call the Kymco regional sales manager and get back to me.
When I hear back from them I will add their comments to this discussion.

Thanks again to everyone who is contributing to answering this question.

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General Discussion / Re: All Thoughts Would be greatly appreciated
« on: June 06, 2021, 06:01:12 PM »
JustWait. 
I'm in Northern Florida.  I wasn't aware of any model revisions until I happened to read about it

https://www.rideapart.com/news/499604/kymco-ak550-euro5-launched/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-all-news Kymco AK550 treated as Euro 5
in ABALA, dated April 8, 2021.

What you've noted about a slight loss of HP and no change in torque was noted in the writing, as well as a drop in gas tank capacity (15L to 12.5 L).  Of further interest to me is that I understand that the Euro 5 compliant model is offered in Matte Black or Matte Blue rather than the Grey or Grey colors currently offered.  Certainly part of my confusion is because the 2021 AK 550 description on the Kymco.com website makes no mention of ride by wire.   

I have read about a number of motorcycles and scooters that have made changes in their motors/mechanics to meet Euro 5 (pollution) requirements that have been made but as yet have not been contained in models that are sold in other countries.  Coincidently towards the end of April I was at my Kymco dealer and spoke to him about the AK 550 but nothing was mentioned about ride by wire.   So my assumption is that the Euro 5 changes will be in the AK 550 sold in the upcoming model year but that is just a guess on my part.  I sincerely hope that you are right, that the current AK 550 model does have ride by wire so I do not have to wait to purchase one.

My dealer is closed today and Monday but I'll call on Tuesday to see what I can find out on my end and report back as well.


 

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General Discussion / Re: All Thoughts Would be greatly appreciated
« on: June 05, 2021, 09:03:26 PM »
Just Wait.
I understand that they AK 550/ride-by-wire are not available (as yet) in the US. Are you in the US?

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General Discussion / Re: All Thoughts Would be greatly appreciated
« on: June 04, 2021, 08:43:51 PM »
Does anyone know when Kymco makes their new scooter available in the marketplace?

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General Discussion / Re: All Thoughts Would be greatly appreciated
« on: June 04, 2021, 07:01:54 AM »
First let me thank everyone who has shared their thoughts thus far.  A recent discussion with a dealership in South Florida made note that there are few, if any, AK 550s remaining in the current model year so waiting for the new models/versions may be a foregone conclusion.

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General Discussion / All Thoughts Would be greatly appreciated
« on: May 31, 2021, 07:48:13 AM »
Good morning all.
This is the BrooklynBoy55 and I am considering purchasing a 2021 AK 550.
Yesterday I was reading about the new Euro 5 Compliant model, which among other revisions, has ride by wire.
Does anyone know if (and when) Kymco might begin offering this new "2021" model in the US?
Is it worth waiting for?

Thanks to everyone in advance.

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