saw new Kymco scoots in stock at local megadealer!

[Iahawk]

dropped off my little Ninja today for tires and chain/sprockets at my local full line dealer. Was a little hesitant to bring in the bike as severe weather is predicted for this afternoon (storms, hail / tornados)...and I only have insurance on the bike if I hit or hurt someone, not if the bike gets blown over or destroyed in a tornado! They assured me they will keep the bike inside.

while wandering around looking at bikes I saw not 1, not 2, but 6 new Kymcos in stock! I have never seen more than 1 Kymco scoot there, before. They were loaded to the rafters with new bike inventory from all makes.

2 Super 50X's, 2 Agility 125s and 2 AK550s. The little scoots looked a lot 'tougher' than I remember, with wider fenders and bodywork. I've never seen an AK up close and it looked good, but smaller than I imagined. It felt good to sit on it but the seat seemed quite hard. Both AKs were gray and said 'super touring' on them.

First time I've ever brought my bike to a dealer...work estimate was $450...plus the $350 I already spent on tires, chain and sprockets. Spendy little service!

[rjs987]

I also noticed that the AK seat is very firm. But that's way better than being cushy for long days in the saddle. The seat shape is way more important than how soft it is. I like the example of farmers riding John Deere tractors in the field all day long. Those seats were originally made of steel with no cushion... but they were shaped right.

The Corbin seat that was on my Burgman 650 was also very firm but was absolutely the most comfortable seat to sit in for 8 hours at a time and beyond.

Very good to hear Kymco scooters are being stocked in some numbers.

All the AK 550 bikes say Super Touring on each side. I told the guys on the ST-Owners forum that's why I call my AK my new "ST" bike. 
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ohTeGMgGyhriqYgL6

[Neil955i]

The Corbin seat that was on my Burgman 650 was also very firm but was absolutely the most comfortable seat to sit in for 8 hours at a time and beyond.

The one I had on my Triumph T595 Daytona was absolutely the best seat I've ever had.  12 hour days?  No sweat.  Guess you get what you pay for.