2008 review KYMCO ATV, UTV programming

Anyone doubting KYMCO's commitment motorized off-road market should be aware of the company Programming of rapid growth.

KYMCO has continually refined its products and expanded road with each model year. Recent efforts of Taiwanese society included the so-so MXU 500 ATV in 2007 and reorganized in 2008 Mongoose 250 and 300 sport quads.

This time, KYMCO is even more bold, and came to the table with the highly anticipated uxv 500 UTV and marks a new MXU 375 ATV.

We recently traveled to the backyard of the U.S. branch Company, picturesque South Carolina to launch the full line KYMCO products in 2008 and also spent time behind the wheel of his own first UTV. At this stage, one thing is certain: KYMCO is taking notes and making serious progress to up to their U.S. competitors and Japan in style, performance and product offerings.

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The scenario was Carolina Adventure World, a horse ride keeps growing private off-road with more than 100 miles of trails, a swamp of mud and three motocross tracks. Us put there before during their visit to Polaris and Kawasaki intros, and as KYMCO, the installation continues to improve as it continues to grow.

Temperatures Spring might be a bit more, but the sky was clear, the grass was green and the conditions were ripe for mud splattered off-road.

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Yamaha, Polaris, Arctic Cat and Kawasaki have their big sale recreational players hand side position. Honda is still a lot of mind Big Red is coming soon, and Can-Am has recently announced plans for what we expect to beat very athletic (RZR?) UTV. There was also speculation he was preparing KYMCO its own category in the explosion. These rumors were confirmed after the company unveiled its new 500 at the motor show uxv EICMA in Milan, Italy last fall.

Then we came to see for ourselves. Stopping the mere appearance, it seems that the company had the Rhino Teryx Prowler and well in their sights. Its design suggests a traditional device UTV distribution the difference between work and pleasure, as the most successful players in the bay.

The leaf information contains an engine of 500cc four-stroke, independent suspension, locking front differential and a tilting cargo bed capable of hauling 420 pounds – the main ingredients of what we call in a UTV.
Prices had not been completed at the time of writing specifications and prototypes are minor being subject to change before the final production.

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Time was limited, we have been lucky to live KYMCO UTV driver and passenger seats, and the thick mud, over steep hills and deep water fording.

We have not had the opportunity to take load there, but our time has allowed us to run very appreciated to look under the hood and accumulate miles uxv.

lateral stability (ie, rolling) has been a thorn in the side of many UTVs. To this end, KYMCO has decided to raise the bar with a wide and stable platform that measures 59 inches wide. In comparison, The Prowler is 61.3 cm wide and the Rhino measures 54.5 cm in diameter.

The scope reflects additional flat and predictable handling is more reassuring that some competitors are high-speed turns. Winds through tight woods trail riding in the park a bit more difficult, however, and will also be difficult to put into uxv the back of a van.

Since the new Teryx, EFI has not been included – clear cost savings to help KYMCO price competition and speed up your model on the market. Without the need to boot the board of joy for all uxv fired quickly.

Enter the accelerator, the 500 cc DOHC liquid-cooled four-stroke moderately encumbered by the approximately 1157 pounds (dry) weight, but the power is sufficient to overcome the steep hills and power through large mud holes impressive.
A small vibration was present, but engine refinement is consistent with Most SUV segment. The exhaust note sounds athlete agricultural products, another common trait shared with nearly all of the other side to side.

It's all business in the cockpit minimum. A center-mounted gauge cluster displays all the usual information, and the shifter is mounted on the center console between the seats. transfer of shares was uneven, and that the reverse is not always activated when the lever is moved to an "R" We hope that this can be resolved before final production.

Rental chairs are right in the side of the building with enough money to keep the drivers up. foot space and placement Dashboard is also in white – certainly better than some of its competitors.

Top speed is estimated at 45 km / h – ideal for a vehicle of this size and purpose.

Suspension design is a double arm that provides 7.5 inches travel at both ends and 12.2 inches of ground clearance. The transmission includes high and low ranges, and also includes a locking differential. High action comes two front disc brakes and a single disc in the rear.

The tilting cargo bed is big enough to handle loads up to 420 pounds in size, and the tailgate has a lock as the Rhino.
Our brief tour revealed a work vehicle authority, which need large game. The price has not been completed, but we hope the competition remains to some point. Time will tell. The 500 4×4 uxv be available in red, green, gray and camouflage, with a factory warranty of 1 year.
MXU 375

Our Carolina adventure also includes the time of the prototypes for the ultimate utility KYMCO ATV – MXU 375.

After Overwhelmed by the participant, is the latest utility company, the MXU 500, which pleasantly surprised us by a competent package now. However, as the 500, MXU 375 features summaries management front are a disappointment for aggressive trail riding.

Style and Quality The construction is solid, and competitive features intelligent design, which shows that the company is entirely in the race with its competitors in North America and Japan. Even with the front of chassis from time to time outstanding, there is a utility quad is no excuse mid-trip.

Although company officials will not confirm the new engine is shared with MXU 366 4×4 Arctic Cat new public services and the base platform for the two models are strikingly similar. We believe that the version KYMCO is the most beautiful sister. Its engine, a 366cc four-stroke is powerful enough and good, a perfect combination for your destination.

As mentioned, the handling was a mixture different machines on hand with different settings. The first treatment is unstable, as the variation of Arctic Cat in hilly terrain – rolling over, and the address moved easily fixed.

The operation of the carburetor of the engine and cooled by the fan is much better – smoother, with a production of refined exhaust note and torque power delivery.

Some features test mules, such as indicators and warning lights will not be the final version of the company U.S. and engineers are still adjusting the final configuration of braking.

The main statistics of output unchanged – front double wishbones and rear suspension (7-inch travel) a CVT with high and low gears and disc brakes front and rear.

When This work on identification, small strap can MXU 225 pounds on his door, and tow 1050 pounds in its path.

This new 375 will be a strong competitor entry in the category range with the head of a big engine. Like some other manufacturers whose products have similar handling characteristics, should KYMCO focus on construction vehicles to stay calm in the corners and rough terrain. His motor competent and attractive design suggest a utility quad genes sport in their DNA. This is not really the case, but not too far from the mark.

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Our assessment pre-event testing new and improved ATV Mongoose 300 last fall showed a list of important changes that society sports massage CVT entry level quad in something more desirable than the original.

KYMCO has added a more robust (if necessary) chain and a larger carburetor, the wheelbase stretched with a longer swingarm, extended by five inches bigger track and broke the end before too rigid with a progressive rate springs.

In our last test, the goose "broken by narrow paths of the Carolina Adventure World, with the aim and balance. The CVT provides the engine response is surprising catchy – More aggressive than expected. Listen to the riders, taking notes and constantly changing has served the company and its products as well.

270cc engine power liquid cooled, it could still be stronger, especially at the upper end, but it is the vibration of the powertrain is not a problem, what is the pleasure to be pushed hard. Body roll is controlled and progressive rate springs to produce a ride that is much more comfortable the '07 model. Changes are particularly visible on the roads difficult.

A CVT in a sport quad is relatively rare, but it was well adapted to the narrow, winding trails we ride. Spunky performance, solid handling and an affordable price, in $ 3,800 this entry makes final four smart choice for sport riders looking for the convenience of a transfer CVT.

Although we have not had the opportunity to install, the updates made to the Mongoose 300 '08 have also been applied to the 250.

This pair of mongoose (Mongeese?) Is it now up there with the best machines in the class.

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