2023 Kymco USA

[NorWeWa]

I check once in awhile to see if the Kymco USA is showing what they plan on selling here as 2023's. So far the only 2023 model is the Super 8 150. Unchanged from 2022. Personally I'm hoping for one of their smaller models the People S 200, or the Agility 200 or the KRV 180. 

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[Mancashire]

Doesn’t that mean that the Super 8 is the only new model to date and that 2022 versions of other scooters will still be sold?

[NorWeWa]

Just my guess, not knowing much about the Quad sales, but like Honda, scooters are not keeping the business going, it's Quads.  Also the warehouse may have prior year models that they would like to see sold.

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[Iahawk]

I think we see this pretty regularly from Kymco (and other bike manufacturers), they slow roll out the new models as they sell down the previous year's stock.  I recall looking at Kymco's site last year at this time and very few 'new' models were listed. Give it some time and they'll have the full line available for sale.

[NorWeWa]

Kymco USA added a M/Y 2023 AK 550 today. Looks like a carry over, with a price increase. 

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[Stig / Major Tom]

Kymco USA added a M/Y 2023 AK 550 today. Looks like a carry over, with a price increase. 

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$10.4K.....could easily be, what....$13K OTD with fees?
That $ would buy a number of nice motorcycles from the Big Four.
$2000.oo more than the well sorted  - and well supported, Burgman 400.
Stig

[NorWeWa]

Have to say the AK 550 is the only big maxie available in the USA.  No 650 Burgman, TMax, no Silver Wing 600. 
I forgot about the Piaggio MP3, which is available.

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[rjs987]

I was wondering if they would list the AK for 2023. Agree that it is unchanged from previous USA versions. Only 2 colors this year instead of 4. I guess the 2 most popular colors.
WAY better bike than the Suzuki B400 for about the same weight but much much better power and frame mounted engine. That really does make a difference IMO. So not really concerned about the added cost. $10400 instead of $9900 for last year. I guess taking advantage of being the lone real super scooter in the USA in this class.

The 400 is also a bit more pricy. $8600 instead of $8500 for last year.

[NorWeWa]

 
Sure would be nice to see a few of these models make it to the USA.

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[Stig / Major Tom]

Dealer support. Importer support. Manufacturer support. Trained techs.
In the U.S.A.?
I don't know about most - but where I live, Kymco vs Suzuki? No contest!
If $9K is pocket money, no worries.

Stig

[Neil955i]

Don't even get all of these in the whole of Europe!  Model range in the UK this year seems much reduced.

https://www.kymco.co.uk/scooters-and-motorcycles-range

Could still be tempted by the DTX360 (320) in Green...

[NorWeWa]

My wish would be for one of the smaller models. Still like the flat floor scooters.

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[Stig / Major Tom]

My wish would be for one of the smaller models. Still like the flat floor scooters.

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The People 150i?
I've looked at one. Compared to my Liberty150i..the People does have one more valve, an extra shock, a couple more HP...and a biggie for me - rear disc brake! But is $500 more.
The Piaggio does have the very good iGet Leader engine, (as used in Vespas) and Piaggio's experience of making more than 900,000 of them.
Stig

[NorWeWa]

A dealer 75 miles from me has several 2021 People S 150's and asking $2999 for them. The dealer does not have the best reputation, so hard to say what the OTD cost would be. I like that it has a longer wheel base and taller seat height,  than the Like 150i, but it does weigh a few lbs more. My home town dealer has the new Honda PCX and will sell without a set up fee. When I look at the PCX unboxing, it only needs the mirrors installed and the battery, so he's not loosing anything by not charging me the usual $200. 
I'm in no hurry to buy, just feel before long I would really like a scooter that weighs under 300 lbs. 

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[NorWeWa]

2023 models slowly added to the Kymco USA web site. Includes the Like 150 now.

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