I hope this article is right about the release date. When I was at the annual Vegas HighRollers Scooter Rally last week, the Kymco USA salesperson told me the release date would be sometime in October of 2013. Much of this has to do with the tough emissions standards of California. The bike is in the testing phrase and should pass this part. Once it does then the 700cc Myland should be good to go for the U.S. market.