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  • Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
  • In the second official BikeMatters review, Brett takes the BEAST that is the Kymco AK550 Maxi Scooter out for a spin! Take a look at what he had to say about this one in the full review!
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  • @BikeMatters
    @BikeMatters  4 года назад +11

    For those who prefer reading you can check out my road test review article on the Kymco AK550 maxi scooters here ... bit.ly/KYMAK500BLOG

    • @juliodiaz4493
      @juliodiaz4493 4 года назад +2

      I love the bike but I don't like all that blinking in the dashboard why you think

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  3 года назад +5

      @@juliodiaz4493 Blinking is just the frame rate of the camera when recording, display doesn't actually blink like that in person.

    • @thebulgarianguy8461
      @thebulgarianguy8461 2 года назад +2

      @@juliodiaz4493 are you serious?

    • @ericmazo5615
      @ericmazo5615 2 года назад

      Is there any issues for AK 550 after several years or mileage?

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  2 года назад +1

      @@ericmazo5615 This was on a short-term test, so can't advise. best check forums and owner groups.

  • @scottastell9415
    @scottastell9415 Год назад +6

    Just ordered a 2023 Calm Blue AK550. Cannot wait to ride it so binging on review content even years old. LOL Mine arrives late June 2023 cause I wanted the light Blue colour with cruise control, electric screen and rear rack fitted.

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  Год назад +2

      Great colour choice!

    • @quidestnunc9238
      @quidestnunc9238 Год назад

      So...the AK Does in fact come (now) with Cruise ? Yay !

    • @scottastell9415
      @scottastell9415 Год назад

      Got one a fortnight ago and love her. Same calm blue 2023 Premium.

  • @fredscott413
    @fredscott413 4 года назад +3

    Thanks for takin me along.

  • @shingnosis
    @shingnosis 4 года назад +14

    Best review I've seen of this scooter, nicely done.

  • @helenking274
    @helenking274 3 года назад +7

    Really enjoyed your reviews for AK550 and the XCITING S 400i. Planning on buying one in Manila this week.
    BTW - I've been living in Asia for 30 years but grew up in Diss, Norfolk and I'm sure some of your road test was around that area...very nostalgic!

  • @columbo52
    @columbo52 3 года назад +15

    Getting my AK550 in about 2 weeks here in California.. Can't wait for the first road trip

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  3 года назад

      A great choice! That's going to be some road trip, what route are you planning on taking?

    • @columbo52
      @columbo52 3 года назад +2

      @@BikeMatters i usually ride through wine country or out to the coast in North bay area of san francisco

    • @joaoleao2317
      @joaoleao2317 3 года назад

      How has been the experience? Thinking about getting one

    • @columbo52
      @columbo52 3 года назад +7

      @@joaoleao2317 could not be happier..comfy as a scooter but handles like a sport bike..will be changing to larger windshield and adding factory passenger backrest

    • @Mike-vi9bg
      @Mike-vi9bg 3 года назад +1

      I was thinking to buy this scooter here in Ohio. Do you recommend it for long trips? Like 4-5 hours drive? How is on freeway? Easy 60-70mph?

  • @jakecrabbSU
    @jakecrabbSU 5 лет назад +12

    Great review guys! That scooter looks mad!😅

    • @kelechieze7885
      @kelechieze7885 4 года назад

      Definitely! But going on tour of about 280miles without backrest is a huge task; i do prefer Honda products because there is always a reservation for comfortable backrest particularly when you are touring.

  • @jdperfecto
    @jdperfecto 4 года назад +4

    Great review, great production and great scooter.

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  4 года назад +1

      Thanks - we appreciate it!

  • @dunbarcustomsound
    @dunbarcustomsound 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the ride along! You guys in the UK GST any graphics kits on these yet?

  • @vagdirts2891
    @vagdirts2891 4 года назад +10

    that maxiscooter looks mad, i want one soon

  • @pumpkinjoesphilippineexperienc
    @pumpkinjoesphilippineexperienc 2 года назад +6

    I really like this bike, and if I was to get another bike it would be this or a comparable maxi scooter. The weight and size still concerns me if I take this into a congested Philippine city though.

  • @caskstrength7629
    @caskstrength7629 22 дня назад

    Nice review 👌 How is the windprotection ? And how many km on a full tank? 🇳🇱

  • @TangomanX2008
    @TangomanX2008 2 года назад +3

    Wow, this looks a lot like what a Silverwing 2022 would have been like.

  • @brianhowie3996
    @brianhowie3996 2 года назад

    Hope to purchase one soon

  • @alechall1450
    @alechall1450 2 года назад +1

    Ordering one next week!

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  2 года назад

      Let us know how you get on with it

  • @richiep3520
    @richiep3520 5 лет назад +9

    Great review and ones done in English are hard to find as these are sold mainly in countries with other first languages so thanks. I hope to buy one soon. My 200 cc gilera runner is needing to be upgraded 😊

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  5 лет назад +1

      Hi Richie, thanks for the kind words mate! Yeah this scooter really is a beast on the road, definitely worth considering when looking to upgrade from your Gilera, let us know how you get on!

    • @joskoz745
      @joskoz745 4 года назад +2

      My vx125 also need a upgrade..

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  4 года назад +1

      @@joskoz745 Has the AK 550 tempted you?

    • @joskoz745
      @joskoz745 4 года назад

      @@BikeMatters yes indeed

  • @ThirdrailMusic
    @ThirdrailMusic 5 лет назад +14

    Very nice review. I can't believe the exhaust sound on this scooter, definitely worth upgrading the can then!

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  5 лет назад +1

      Hi there! Glad you liked the review, thanks for your kind words! Yeah the sound on this thing was unbelievable, as you can see, Brett had a lot of fun on this scooter! So definitely worth considering!

    • @krollpeter
      @krollpeter 3 года назад +3

      Actually ... with the factory exhaust it sounds good enough to me.

    • @JQUICK21
      @JQUICK21 2 года назад

      LMAO so sound is important? Wow! No wonder the human race is so slow to evolve and Grow up!

    • @jeffquickle3793
      @jeffquickle3793 2 года назад +1

      You should hear this bike with the MIVV exhaust!!!!

  • @brianhowie3996
    @brianhowie3996 2 года назад +1

    Nice video, enjoy the AK550 paid,$9700 for mine in the Midwest, love riding it

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  2 года назад +1

      Cheers, glad you are getting on well with it!

  • @yang2010yang
    @yang2010yang 4 года назад +1

    Great review

  • @cbrippee
    @cbrippee Год назад

    I am in a delima of sorts. Sat one and if fits perfect although I do wish the handlebars were a bit higher, maybe there is a cure for this. My delima, I live is SW Ohio is I want the updated ST model and was wondering if anyone knows if the ST will be available this next year. Talked to the Kymco dealer in Springfield, Oh yesterday and he has ordered 8 of the current models but is clueless on the ST coming to the states. However if it is not coming I will buy the current model before prices rise ( I assume ) next year.

  • @andrewfrost8422
    @andrewfrost8422 4 года назад +16

    Real good honest down to earth review.... Great scooter, resale value is lower than well known scooters but that will change when the Kymco becomes more popular.
    The lights are better than others I’ve seen and quality feel is better than others. Now, will the reliability prove this unbeatable. ?
    The exhaust is a must really as it should be standard.

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  4 года назад

      Thanks! Glad you liked the review. Do you own a maxi scooter currently?

    • @andrewfrost8422
      @andrewfrost8422 4 года назад +2

      BikeMatters Hi, no, I’ve got a GSA Rallye. (Lowered) But a previous hand injury is now causing arthritis problems, therefore was looking at scooters at last NEC bike show, the Kymco stood out hands down to me.. Honda Africa a bit too tall

    • @andrewfrost8422
      @andrewfrost8422 4 года назад

      Subscribed

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  4 года назад

      @@andrewfrost8422 Good to hear, you'll have to let us know what you get next!
      Cheers for subscribing.

    • @kevindarkstar
      @kevindarkstar 3 года назад +5

      @@andrewfrost8422 it's finding the dealers that I've found a little bit tricky, plus I've emailed kymco twice with no response, so in my opinion if a company can't be bothered to reply to a potential customer it doesn't bode well!

  • @shipchick78
    @shipchick78 5 лет назад +9

    After a bike accident a few yrs ago I'm struggling to sit easily on a motorbike again... I'm thinking this could be a possible alternative. I never thought I'd say that about a scooter, but it looks awesome and has quite a few bigger bike similarities. Thanks for the review

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  5 лет назад +3

      It is well worth checking out.
      The Xciting S 400 by Kymco is also a cracking option might be along the more traditional maxi-scooter lines but is such an incredible ride and real comfort. Touring would be great on it. There will be a review video coming out later this year on that. Keep us updated with how you get on. Brett.

    • @WhatWeb4
      @WhatWeb4 5 лет назад +5

      After I got bored with my 750 Cruiser I stumbled upon a maxi scooter and I just love it. I couldn't believe a Maxi scooter put my cruiser to shame!!!
      Hope you find someone to let you try one out.

    • @wildnfrantic1015
      @wildnfrantic1015 4 года назад +4

      There's a lot of snobbery from bikers about scooters yet once you've tried a scooter you'll realise what you've been missing - and that's coming from someone who has numerous bikes but wouldn't be without a scooter now. Check out the various 300's that are out there

  • @Solventless2024
    @Solventless2024 Год назад

    Gotta be the best looking scooter I've seen. Dope.

  • @Avantgardist
    @Avantgardist 4 года назад +4

    05:27 "Try not to get hit by Mr Jaguar ..."
    05:47 "The black is awesome and stealthy, we like that a lot."

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  4 года назад +1

      Yes, it is black and stealthy looking - which visually is great in my opinion. Doesn't mean on a normal road during daytime with running lights, I become invisible. It is quite a large visible vehicle.

    • @Avantgardist
      @Avantgardist 4 года назад +4

      @@BikeMatters I know, mate. It just sounded hilarious :-)

  • @christianharapan6825
    @christianharapan6825 Год назад

    Thank you my friend ..but we hope next timemak a review ...with proper lighting so wes see more clear in detail ..GOD BLESS YOU

  • @k1200ltse
    @k1200ltse 3 года назад +1

    I noticed that the speedo is in kmh not mph. As we use mph in the UK that puts me off to be honest. Also, will that cause problems with insurers other than the one you recommend/endorse? Is it viewed as a UK model or European? I ask for the simple reason that I had a European version of the Silverwing scooter with a kmh speedo and the insurance was much higher than the UK model of the same bike I now have.

    • @cwheremonster8870
      @cwheremonster8870 2 года назад +1

      The speedo is very easy to toggle over to MPH. Let me know if you’d like a link. Just hold down a button.

  • @pherfect832
    @pherfect832 4 года назад

    Is that titanium exhaust?

  • @rogersmith5371
    @rogersmith5371 3 года назад +5

    The Kymco does look like a nice bike that would do the job well. The job being touring as well as the daily commute. You mention the brakes but you don't say if the bike has ABS or other goodies like traction control. I feel the manually adjustable screen is a bit of a let down. The Suzuki Burgman 650 (which I own) has an electrically adjustable screen so it can be done while riding to give you good airflow and low speed but keep the wind off at high speed while touring. You say the mirrors are well placed while acknowledging that some might think they are too far forward. Once you have them set you won't be adjusting them all the time but being able to reach them to do that if for example you take a pillion is going to be a fiddly feature. Personally I'd like the screen which seems tall enough but I'd prefer it to be a bit wider to cover the hands - that of course would require relocating the mirrors. Thanks for reviewing the bike - it is one I would consider despite what I have said here.

    • @kianabrash
      @kianabrash 2 года назад +4

      It has ABS as well as dry and rain traction control. I just got my 2022 Kymco AK on Tuesday of this week. Now, I've dropped it twice- he's not joking about the weight. It's like no other scooter I've ridden- much lighter than the berger 400, but heavier than any mid size. I'm practicing as well as building stamina ans strength (I'm a disabled vet whom has to ride scooters) it's an automatic motorcycle really

    • @quidestnunc9238
      @quidestnunc9238 Год назад

      Mirrors should be attached to non-turning section(s) of the Scooter. The Rider needs to see what is Directly Behind.

    • @quidestnunc9238
      @quidestnunc9238 Год назад

      Shouldn't the Mirrors be attached to the Non-turning parts of the Scooter? I, for one do not get any set-up foreign to the one on my 2010 Gold Wing.

  • @zigiriskostas
    @zigiriskostas 4 года назад +4

    Gorgeous aggressive scooter!

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  4 года назад

      I'd definitely agree with that!

  • @VLOGZTVisJasonRama
    @VLOGZTVisJasonRama 4 года назад +3

    Getting one if i get promoted haha

  • @winnerwinds6509
    @winnerwinds6509 3 года назад +2

    My favorites are big scooters even though i'm only 18. I plan on saving for one of these...

    • @EMOchops11
      @EMOchops11 3 года назад +1

      Damn straight dude, currently on a 125 aquila but cant wait to do me test and get on a new 3 wheeler, the kymco CV3 looks awesome but not here till after the virus i imagine

    • @winnerwinds6509
      @winnerwinds6509 5 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@EMOchops11 Finally got one

    • @EMOchops11
      @EMOchops11 5 месяцев назад

      @winnerwinds6509 dude, well done indeed, and glad to hear it! All you hoped for?

  • @mrk10utt
    @mrk10utt 4 года назад

    my dad loves maxi scooters. thinking of buying him this one or the tmax. which one?

    • @billy.b652
      @billy.b652 2 года назад

      I am thinking the same. But my head keeps on saying the big daddy , being the most reliable tmax 560. Love it.

  • @Karxar1as
    @Karxar1as 4 года назад

    I sow that in another videos too why the km/h and other things bling and trembling.Its is like this or shows like that on videos?
    Something else,cause i am interested to buy a 2020 model can you give me an opinion of what and why?I am between Yamaha T max 560,BMW C650 Sport (basic editions for both)and Kymco 550.

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  4 года назад +2

      As mentioned in the video, the dash doesn't flicker in person, it is the frame rate of the camera that causes the flickering.
      It is all down to personal opinion and what you are after, I would try and see the bikes in person if you can have a sit and feel or possibly a test ride, and just see what one you prefer. The AK550 is a great maxi scooter with some fantastic features, so well worth considering. Kymco UK dealers might not carry the AK550 as a demo as standard, so maybe worth a message to Kymco UK to try and arrange a test ride if interested - I don't think you'll be disappointed.

  • @FairladyS130
    @FairladyS130 2 месяца назад

    Performance? Top speed? Road bump test?

  • @frankstocker5475
    @frankstocker5475 4 года назад +4

    Brembo brakes but no heated seat or cruise control for a touring bike it should have an electric screen I see the competitive price because they have cut back on some essential items.

    • @rkidlat
      @rkidlat 2 года назад

      The screen is electronically adjustable

  • @ianmcloughlin3572
    @ianmcloughlin3572 Год назад

    Any data on economy. Mpg,LPG ?

  • @henrikjensen6649
    @henrikjensen6649 4 года назад

    adjustable windscreen or not ?
    It's defently not the same - and smart - way as on the Xciting 400

    • @kevindarkstar
      @kevindarkstar 3 года назад

      Manual, which for the price is a bit poor, should be electric

  • @jinjojohnson8969
    @jinjojohnson8969 2 года назад

    Is it launch in India?

  • @horusosiris5488
    @horusosiris5488 4 года назад +1

    Brutal bike

  • @frankstocker5475
    @frankstocker5475 4 года назад +5

    Needs an electric screen, cruise control & traction control. Does it have heated grips?

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  4 года назад

      Yes it does.

    • @frankstocker5475
      @frankstocker5475 4 года назад +1

      @@BikeMatters To compete against the T Max it should be standard to have electric screen, heated seat, heated grips & Cruise control, these are deal breakers for Kymco.

    • @kevindarkstar
      @kevindarkstar 3 года назад +2

      Yeah that's true, it misses a few things which frankly at this price point is actually disappointing 🤨

  • @darkshvein
    @darkshvein 2 года назад

    what about two passengers?

  • @stevewood2235
    @stevewood2235 4 года назад +2

    Nice review, hard to find UK based reviews. I'm looking to "downgrade" from a triumph tiger 800 for commuting & general short distance ride to the beach but with a twist, I carry my 8ft stand-up paddleboard. The AK seems to have the tech edge on the other maxi scoots.

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  4 года назад

      Thanks Steve! Good to hear you are considering the AK550, I was definitely impressed by it! I hope you are able to put a demo AK550 to the test carrying a paddleboard.

  • @Visionery1
    @Visionery1 3 года назад +5

    I'm not a fan of the digital dash, prefer the TMAX. I'm also not sure if the resale value will match the TMAX, many may view Kymco as inferior.

  • @4sapphireb
    @4sapphireb 3 года назад

    How is the fairing? Is there any buffeting?

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  3 года назад

      Windscreen is adjustable (manually that is), Going back some time now since I tested it - so can't recall 100%. I don't believe I encountered much buffeting, if I had I would have mentioned it in the review.

  • @pilyomotoride7781
    @pilyomotoride7781 Год назад

    Which one would you recommend the tmax or the ak550?

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  Год назад

      Both are fantastic. I haven't had the chance to try the new AK550. Best to try them out in person to see what is your personal preference.

  • @cwheremonster8870
    @cwheremonster8870 2 года назад

    I must have missed it.. can anyone tell me what exhaust he is running in this review? Thank you!!

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  2 года назад

      It's a Malossi, just can't tell you which one.

  • @firstnamelastname6717
    @firstnamelastname6717 2 года назад +1

    That noe doesn't really constantly blink like that, I think it's the video thingy?

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  2 года назад

      That's why we put text overlay on the screen to say it is the frame rate of the camera which made it look this way.

  • @vagdirts2891
    @vagdirts2891 4 года назад +1

    one question mate, hows the throttle response of this maxiscoot?

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  4 года назад

      Been almost a year since I tested this now, but from memory is was pretty quick.

    • @MegaVSTROM650
      @MegaVSTROM650 4 года назад +2

      I just drived it yesterday from local dealer in Greece.
      Great brakes,perfect suspension,very light-drive for it's weight and throttle response is like a motorcycle.
      I will buy it cash for 9.100€ final price.

  • @cheromory0724
    @cheromory0724 4 года назад

    Is the meter panel blinking along the ride?..

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  4 года назад +1

      nope it is the frame rate on the camera which causes that.

  • @sureshvty6702
    @sureshvty6702 2 года назад

    How many the Prize..?;How will buy it in India Kerala

  • @2wilzmotovlog
    @2wilzmotovlog 4 года назад +1

    Wow nice scoot

  • @CamiloDvz
    @CamiloDvz 4 года назад +1

    Why the lights in the panel is blinking?

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  4 года назад +4

      Frame rate on the camera while recording I believe. Not blinking in real use.

  • @koendestercke
    @koendestercke 3 года назад +4

    Good review I only mis some more info on cost of ownership. I currently drive a bmw C400gt and I have spend a fortune in maintenance!

    • @Holmesy89
      @Holmesy89 3 года назад +2

      I'd guarantee it isn't anywhere near as expensive as the BMW

    • @billy.b652
      @billy.b652 2 года назад

      Why, that f- -k I have noticed your comment on the c400 got. Had test ride on one yesterday and thought it was brilliant. But some tells me to keep on buying Yamaha, ie, tmax 530, or 560. You have just saved me the bother of buyin German.🥳👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @responderman
    @responderman Год назад

    Great review thank you.
    it looks like it would give Suzuki burgman a run for its money seeing as this is about the same price as their 400

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  Год назад +2

      It's more money than the Burgman but packs a lot more spec and power than the 400 Burgman. This is good competition for the Forza 750 and Tmax imo.

  • @jashton8710
    @jashton8710 3 года назад +4

    That's a sharp looking bike. Too bad they can't be found here in Canada.

  • @rogerhart1835
    @rogerhart1835 3 года назад +2

    Getting my 2021 tomorrow!

    • @shino8854
      @shino8854 2 года назад

      Happy with it? Thinking of getting one too.

    • @rogerhart1835
      @rogerhart1835 2 года назад

      @@shino8854 Yes, it’s fun

    • @FandFcustomcarts
      @FandFcustomcarts 2 года назад +2

      Get it is a nice bike! , I'm thinking ditching the vtx1800 and the forza and just keeping the ak.
      Had many bikes and always been keeping a scooter on the side and had many , from the 50cc fa , 90cc accis , 125cc agility, 150cc spade, 175cc riva, 250cc helix, 300cc gti ,300cc forza ,400cc burgman, and now this beauty ak 550cc out all of them for weight and size the ak is the best , rides confortable as most scooters and very agile like a sport bike , owned sport bike too and few cruisers.
      Love the ak.

    • @StephanieRuby09
      @StephanieRuby09 2 года назад

      @@FandFcustomcarts What did you think of your Burgman?

    • @FandFcustomcarts
      @FandFcustomcarts 2 года назад

      @@StephanieRuby09 burgman was good but the AK is better handling and speed , I took my AK from Florida to Tennessee like a month ago , put about 2000 miles and in style, I was behind steady without any problems with big bikes, and tail of the dragon was what pushed this ak on top , I could pass my friends just so you know that the handling of the ak is very fun! And easy , burgman 400 is a capable one but can't compare with the Ak550 , with the ak550 im able to do more with , including big bikes because is faster than the burgman so you can keep up with Long rides on highways too , I just took it last week to Miami from bradenton Florida with big bikes again, just so you know why I talk highly about this ak550, and I already have over 4000 miles on the ak550, if you looking to do all like long rides and specially if you will ride 2 up and than I recommend the ak550, but if you just looking to go around town and like from home to work type and than go with the Burgman , im so confident about the ak550 that even that I have 2 other bigger bikes ,1 cruiser vtx1800 and 1 touring ctx1300 I been thinking on riding the ak550 to port Saint Lucy this next week with a big crew, if that doesn't tell you anything we'll I don't have more explanation, just choose what's right for you and what your intentions are with the bike and you'll love it! , I just wanted a lighter bike that is capable of doing it all and that's the ak550 for me and cheap on gas too, easy to maintain and only 3qts every time I change the oil , is for me a fun saving!.

  • @jeffquickle3793
    @jeffquickle3793 2 года назад

    I'm buying one.....but I will have Saddle Craft in London make me a flat seat that is flat all the way back....so I can scoot back as far as I want to stretch my legs out correctly like any other Cruiser motorcycle.....

  • @josemontalvo4532
    @josemontalvo4532 2 года назад

    I got my 2022 Kymco AK550 last week. I received it at Zero miles. Now I’m coming up to 100 miles. I live in Florida. Who has accessories for the AK550? Thank you for sharing. Stay safe!

  • @thegovernmentshill
    @thegovernmentshill 2 года назад +2

    I don't think ppl realize THESE ARE the people who make the BMW C400 & 650's

  • @CornellSandifer
    @CornellSandifer 3 года назад

    why dose the display blink so that would give me a head ache after while

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  3 года назад

      Frame rate used on the cameras caused the blinking effect in the footage, the display does not blink like that in person.

  • @useribp
    @useribp 2 года назад

    Inshallah this is my next maxiscooter

  • @Merlin-
    @Merlin- 4 года назад +1

    You get the riding modes mixed up... Blue is standard rain is orange.
    Aside from that a decent review. 👍

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  4 года назад

      Damn, I thought it would go unnoticed! Well spotted. Brett

    • @rkidlat
      @rkidlat 2 года назад

      @@BikeMatters Lol. Busted bro. Still a good review!

  • @landboybeatz2004
    @landboybeatz2004 2 года назад

    Why is the dash constantly blinking can u stop that??

    • @dank9288639
      @dank9288639 2 года назад

      frame rate from the camera dude... it doesn't flicker lmao

  • @lorquet21
    @lorquet21 11 месяцев назад

    One of the better looking scooters by some margin. Up there with Yamaha. What is the leg/wind/rain protection like?

    • @mellon3891
      @mellon3891 11 месяцев назад +1

      Owner of one for a year, lowsided over gravel in the parking lot of my apartments (low speed) the outstretched foot fairings took the brunt, leg didn't get anywhere near being crushed. No tank up front to slide into an open book fracture (nsfw google search). Driving over puddles, no problem, bit of spray gets beyond the guard. Screens fine, if a bit short, I ride with a full helmet so wind protection is a bit less an issue than sight being blocked. Rains not bad at speed, at least with proper gear. The noodoe systems kinda never been used, I've got bluetooth speakers in the helmet and gps. I'm 6 ft and still slide down a bit on the seat to flat foot it at stops. It is heavy though, trickier to get on the center stand than any other maxi I've used besides the Burgman.

  • @scottpeter5704
    @scottpeter5704 Месяц назад

    Scooters are for practicality, so what about the undrseat storage?

  • @maileilennex4756
    @maileilennex4756 Год назад

    ... how would it work with a 5ft person

  • @hithere7382
    @hithere7382 3 года назад +2

    It's too bad Yamaha doesn't sell the TMAX in the USA, I'd love to demo this vs it side by side for usage around town where an Africa Twin is kind of absurd.

    • @VegitoBlackityBlack
      @VegitoBlackityBlack 2 года назад

      They do. My local dealer imports them.

    • @cwheremonster8870
      @cwheremonster8870 2 года назад +1

      Where are you? What city? I’d love to get my hands on one!!

    • @rkidlat
      @rkidlat 2 года назад

      The 2022 TMax is not for sale in the US.

  • @ralphshouse
    @ralphshouse Год назад

    Does it have a Reverse gear?

  • @ritesideofthefence5857
    @ritesideofthefence5857 Год назад

    Drumb question, why is the dash flashing. That would bother me for sure. Maybe I’m just missing something here.

    • @josephtoomey3668
      @josephtoomey3668 Год назад

      It's what you might call a frame-rate phase issue. It's the same visual phenomenon that occurs when you see film of a wheel whose spokes make it appear to be moving in reverse or even completely still. It's caused by the frame-rate of the video being out of phase with the frame rate of the display.

  • @bayoubiker71
    @bayoubiker71 2 года назад

    does it have self cancelling turn signals ?

  • @maximapitko
    @maximapitko 2 года назад +1

    The ak is 100lb lighter than the bmw c650 and 150lb lighter than the burgman 650. FYI

  • @arnarntvvlog6139
    @arnarntvvlog6139 4 года назад

    Verry nice but the budget are to short

  • @Stavros1977
    @Stavros1977 3 года назад +2

    Looks like Tmax 530

  • @ChrischrosBelgium
    @ChrischrosBelgium 2 года назад +1

    I bought this bike and drove it for the first time today. My god, those mirrors... are useless. half of the mirror was filled with my shoulders. I was unable to see left and right behind me... any solutions. Maybe lengthening the steel bar of the mirror so they are ten centimeters higher?

    • @jeffquickle3793
      @jeffquickle3793 2 года назад

      Most bike and scooter mirrors are useless.....you can only see your armpits! I either do away with mirrors all together or put bar-end mirrors on that stick out away from the handgrips....the bar-end mirrors that hang below the handgrips are useless.....your arm is in the way and you cannot see the mirrors....

  • @simonflr
    @simonflr 4 года назад +8

    I had a 300cc Kymco; great machines. But know this, your resale value is almost non-existent.

    • @justice7788
      @justice7788 4 года назад

      Why?

    • @wozza59
      @wozza59 4 года назад +3

      @@justice7788 Lack of recognition for the Kymco name is probably the main draw back.

    • @debbielockhart7762
      @debbielockhart7762 3 года назад +1

      Great, that means I can pick up a used one for cheap.

    • @roamereasy9737
      @roamereasy9737 2 года назад

      @@wozza59
      Kind of common mentality of snobbery.

  • @tommythompson6156
    @tommythompson6156 3 года назад

    The exhaust looks like an old drain pipe, the console sits at a flat angle as if it were an afterthought. There is surprisingly little storage room under the seat. (Is the windscreen adjustable on the fly?) Cross this bike off my shopping list.

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  3 года назад +1

      The exhaust is a Malossi aftermarket exhaust.
      The windscreen is not a push-button electric adjustable, it is manually adjustable.
      With some modern Maxi scooters, under-seat storage can hold a little over one full-face helmet. I think everyone hopes for two full-face helmets.
      Do you own a maxi-scooter currently?

    • @tommythompson6156
      @tommythompson6156 3 года назад +1

      @@BikeMatters Have a scooter, seeking a maxi upgrade. As you know inventory is scarce these days, most dealers do not have even ONE scooter & fewer have any maxi's. After hours of research the discontinued Yamaha Majesty 400 is closest to what I'm looking for. My moto-mechanic said the Burgman is not maintenance friendly, currently checking out Kymco.

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  3 года назад

      @@tommythompson6156 Cool, best of luck on the search. Let us know what you go for!

    • @StephanieRuby09
      @StephanieRuby09 2 года назад

      @@tommythompson6156 What did you end up with?

  • @thebulgarianguy8461
    @thebulgarianguy8461 Год назад +1

    You had it in rain mode btw which diminishes the power noticeably

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  Год назад

      Yup, a realisation shortly afterwards!

    • @thebulgarianguy8461
      @thebulgarianguy8461 Год назад

      @@BikeMatters I did the same on mine. Rode in the rain mode for a month. It just makes sense - blue for water and red for power. I guess not to the kymco engineers.

  • @MrSweeperUSA
    @MrSweeperUSA 2 года назад +1

    I wonder the reliability after a couple of years

    • @billy.b652
      @billy.b652 2 года назад +1

      You’ve nailed it on the head. Personally, just my thoughts, you’d be better off forking out the rest of your money for the tmax 560.🤔🏍

    • @roamereasy9737
      @roamereasy9737 2 года назад +4

      There are 20 million scooters/bikes in Taiwan of 23 million people. Kymco is the local name brand leader for over 40 years. Kymco is not so famous due to its keeping low profile for OEM manufacturing. Most riders in Taiwan kept their scooters/bikers for over at least 10 years except young kids. The pre-owned Kymco scooter that I am riding was made in 1993 without any fuss. Kawasaki J300 is made by Kymco as a matter of fact while Kymco is making 650c.c. engines for BMW. Both Kymco and SYM were making bikes/scooters for Honda in 1970s.

  • @lornagenobana6285
    @lornagenobana6285 3 года назад

    Price in the philippines?

  • @TheUrbanEpicure
    @TheUrbanEpicure 8 месяцев назад

    What a nice advertisement feature for the AK550...
    One of the least discerning reviews I've seen of this scooter. Really have to wonder what's in it for you lot. Want more press bikes from Kymco?

  • @albertsalonga4354
    @albertsalonga4354 4 года назад +1

    its available in philiphines the motor bike and malossi pipe

  • @silentinvestor
    @silentinvestor 3 года назад

    so this over a tmax 530
    and a xmax 300?
    for city driving

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  3 года назад

      I'd always recommend test riding in person when comparing bikes you are really interested in, to see what suits you best.

    • @kevindarkstar
      @kevindarkstar 3 года назад +1

      @@BikeMatters easy said, not so easy if you don't have a dealer close to hand 🙄

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  3 года назад

      @@kevindarkstar Sadly this does seem to be an issue! Could try contacting Kymco UK directly to see if they are able to help?

  • @acerforge3882
    @acerforge3882 4 года назад

    You got the riding modes the wrong way round. Blue gives the snappy throttle response, orange gives the gentle response. Power output is the same in either mode.

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  4 года назад

      Well spotted I did indeed! Brett

  • @edwardjohnson9444
    @edwardjohnson9444 2 года назад

    Why is the screen flickering

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  2 года назад +1

      camera frame rate, its not the screen itself

  • @tedthesailor172
    @tedthesailor172 3 года назад +2

    For good or ill, transport is fast going electric. Next year, in London, England, I don't believe this will even be allowed in the city centre, so it and other maxi-scoots are likely to have a heightened depreciation in the near future, which might be something to consider before purchase...

    • @debbielockhart7762
      @debbielockhart7762 3 года назад

      Not in Canada. I'll be getting one as soon as I van get my bike license.

    • @yossiallen3316
      @yossiallen3316 2 года назад +5

      I doubt that electric scooters shall fully replace the gas ones.

  • @juliodiaz4493
    @juliodiaz4493 4 года назад +1

    What I don't like is all that blinking in the dashboard

  • @furstyferret81
    @furstyferret81 4 месяца назад

    £10,000 now! Same as a Forza 750! 😮

  • @kerryburns6041
    @kerryburns6041 Год назад +1

    You can have my Honda Forza 350 "when you prise it out of my cold dead hands".

  • @bertarkat545
    @bertarkat545 4 года назад +3

    I would buy a T-max instead of this same price but T-max is the most agressive one 😎

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  4 года назад +1

      I think our friends over at Scooterlab have done a head to head with Tmax and AK 550. The AK550 is definitely an impressive beast of a maxi scooter!

    • @davidschneiter9729
      @davidschneiter9729 4 года назад +3

      Here in Switzerland the Tmax is allmost 4'000.- more

    • @bertarkat545
      @bertarkat545 4 года назад

      @@davidschneiter9729 thats savage

    • @davidschneiter9729
      @davidschneiter9729 4 года назад

      @@bertarkat545 yeah it's just over the top...the top version is bit over 1'400 swiss franks. That's about the same as dollars

    • @billy.b652
      @billy.b652 2 года назад

      Yamaha all day long. Top of the list on reliability at 11% failure rate over 3 years of running my mt09 tracer. It’s piece of mind for me , and my next purchase will be a tmax 560. I love it.🥳🤷🏽‍♂️🏍😎

  • @davidbaxter4678
    @davidbaxter4678 3 года назад

    You didn't show underseat storage. you didn't talk much about the engine, who makes Kimco ? not a good review sorry.

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  3 года назад +2

      Thanks for your comment. Can't win them all. Kymco is their own brand made in Taiwan.

  • @markgallistel9456
    @markgallistel9456 4 года назад +2

    It weighs as much as my Burgman 400.

    • @kevindarkstar
      @kevindarkstar 3 года назад

      Which suggest that the Burgman is too heavy!

    • @markgallistel9456
      @markgallistel9456 3 года назад

      @@kevindarkstar Any maxi-scooter pushing more than 400-410 lbs is overweight, after all the old 650 Triumphs came in a shade under 400 lbs, and as most motorcycles I have owned were between 500 and 550 lbs to begin with; which means there has to be a serious consideration given to redesign w/weight reduction taking place on future scooters in this size range (even though one guy I spoke with bought a Honda 600 Silverwing scooter just for the weight advantage in fighting crosswinds when traveling). Happy Thanksgiving.

    • @roamereasy9737
      @roamereasy9737 2 года назад

      @@markgallistel9456
      Single cylinder or two cylinders makes difference on weight.

    • @steevk60
      @steevk60 2 года назад

      @@markgallistel9456 The CVT transmission is where alot of the weight comes from with Maxi-Scooters. They are all quite heavy.

    • @markgallistel9456
      @markgallistel9456 2 года назад

      @@steevk60 Though I do wonder what the standard transmission weighs as the difference would make it a bit closer to being on par in the overall weight category.

  • @ronpirie
    @ronpirie 3 года назад

    06:50 Pretty sure your speedo is reading in k.p.h. (cough cough cough )

  • @MostlyInteresting
    @MostlyInteresting Год назад

    Insanely narrow roads...

  • @ikrampatel5806
    @ikrampatel5806 Год назад

    Still nothing close to the burgman 650 executive

  • @newbachelor566
    @newbachelor566 2 года назад

    If you enjoyed the vidjo! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @shanzulwhiteglintt3919
    @shanzulwhiteglintt3919 2 года назад

    I am 5ft,4 I wonder if I'd be able to ride it lol

    • @billy.b652
      @billy.b652 2 года назад

      Naw.😂

    • @FandFcustomcarts
      @FandFcustomcarts 2 года назад

      I'm 5' 7" and have to be on my toes , seats higher than many bikes I had before but loving it so far.

    • @StephanieRuby09
      @StephanieRuby09 2 года назад +1

      What models would you recommend for 5'4"?

    • @shanzulwhiteglintt3919
      @shanzulwhiteglintt3919 2 года назад

      @@StephanieRuby09 I recently got the 400cc Burgman and I actually really like it. it's kind of weighty but it's solid.

  • @howardpollack6485
    @howardpollack6485 3 года назад

    The blinking left and right screen indicates an electrical Malfunction ..... Not impressed

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  3 года назад +1

      It's the way the camera picked it up unfortunately, filmed at the wrong frame rate which only appears once played back on a monitor - screens were not flickering like that in person.

  • @peter7624
    @peter7624 Год назад

    Why the hell do people want their wheels to look "agressive" these days. Shouldn't we want them to look friendly?

  • @arkfinity8056
    @arkfinity8056 4 года назад +1

    Isn't this just a copy of Tmax 550 ?🤔

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  4 года назад

      The AK550 is an impressive maxi on it's own right to be honest.

    • @janneisalvador3327
      @janneisalvador3327 3 года назад

      In my honest opinion
      Ak550 is the best maxi scooter
      And faster than t max of course
      Planning to buy this next year coz im still paying the lower scooter kymco this year

  • @krazzysu
    @krazzysu 3 года назад

    Not a Jaguar, but a Nissan 350Z bud

    • @BikeMatters
      @BikeMatters  3 года назад +1

      It's a Jaguar F Type

    • @billy.b652
      @billy.b652 2 года назад

      Google 10 most reliable bikes. Yamaha all day long for your buck. My tracer is going on 50,000 miles, and runs as sweet as the day I picked it up. Made in Japan only thanks.

    • @steevk60
      @steevk60 2 года назад

      @@billy.b652 I would have to agree with this. I have a 2007 Yamaha Majesty 400 and I have had no maintenance issues on it with 44,000 miles. It has excellent fit and finish even after all these years.