2020 Kymco AK550 Ride Review, Jeff Ware
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- čas přidán 4. 05. 2020
- If you haven't ridden a Kymco AK550 you are missing out on a great experience. Not only are they huge in every way from storage options to seat size, they are damn fast. Open that throttle and watch others at the lights shrink in the mirrors... It's addictive, fun and oh so easy...
Read the Full Review here - bikereview.com.au/review-kymc...
Jeff Ware - Krátké a kreslené filmy
I do have a Kymco 200i and I like the fact that I can ride and never have to shift. That means I can considerate on where I am going and on the road. The belt is rated for 7,000 miles and is a lot easier to change out that a chain and sprockets. Oh, did I mention I am 76
Wow mate 76, good stuff! Still riding!
I bought a used Kymco 500 xciting last year and it's been a great bike to ride. It cruises at 70-75 miles an hour with no problems. I ride it to work at 43 miles one way and it handles great. Would love to try the 550. Thanks for the video!
Thanks! Wow you do big miles on it... Jeff.
Good work! I traded my Burgman 650 for this one last week. And it is completely different to ride on. The AK 550 had only 2000 km. It feels like a real motor bike (again). And the funny thing is that I noticed that now I am being hunted by the real motor bikers....they just can's stand this thing. It is so fast at stop lights or when you overtake a car and the cornering is just fabulous. Even my wife said that I am a completely different rider compared with the Burgman. It is such fun to ride on it. And compared to the Burgman he is very light! The only thing is that I experience a weird sound somewhere in the bike between 4000-6000 rpm equaling 40-100 km/h. I cannot describe it you should experience it. And indeed I do not notice if my wife is stepping on. Not in suspension nor power. Now I am going to a Kymco dealer in Germany because there is a lot of experience there with Kymco AK 550. He told me that the external V belt is probably to tight. So they have to slack it but that takes about 2,5 hrs...It is not a pleasant feeling.
But for the rest it is a super bike. Just wow. And I had also the T Max 530 but there is no comparison.
Greeting from The Netherlands.
Ik wil er ook 1 kopen..heb jij hem nieuw of tweedehands gekocht?
@@DraganBakema 2018. Advies: koop hem bij een echte Kymco dealer. Het is een niche motorscooter en niet elke motor dealer heeft er verstand van. Hij is best ingewikkeld en vooruitstrevend. Hij rijdt geweldig.
Max Leonard you mean it is better than tmax? Can you explain a little bit?
@@ZDmario I had them both. The AK 550 is very powerful and it really feels like a motorbike. More so than a Tmax. The acceleration of the AK 550 is fantastic and it looks very well. And the sound of the engine is great. But in the end I think that the T max makes a better choice. Although it is more expensive the T max will hold his value better than te AK 550.
Max Leonard yes thats what i think too,and maybe the quality of materials is better on yamaha,thanx man!
Thanks mike 👍 for the review,,.. loved it.
I'm really liking your scooter reviews.
Great Scooter. If I buy one it's this one. Nice sound also. 😎👍
We can't get Tmax in USA, so bought the AK Symco 550, very comparable and cost a lot less, accelerates very fast and comfortable in long distance drives
They're an awesome scooter, definitely a good alternative to the TMax.
She sounds like a real HOT ROD of all scooters. Thanks for the video jeff.
Definately my next scooter
I'm going for this one compare to SYM tl5oo because i like the keyless and storage size under the seat.
I have kymco downtown 350i 2016,..top bike but i think about the ak 550 premium its just amaizing❤
Hello mate, great review!
Do you reckon 2 helmets would fit under the seat?
1 x full face and 1 x open face, or 2 x open face fit.
Hi. Some people complain about fuel gauge accuracy. Did you experience this kind of problem? Is is possible to use an external gps device like tomtom or garmin? How good is the app that Kymco provides us with? Enjoy your rides! :)
I didn't experience that issue but I only had the bike for one full day. The KYMCO App is average...
Dat Sound though. I have to take a little bolt out to make mine sound cool? I put it back in at night. '09 xciting 250 ri. I bought it a month ago and it has been raining everyday since. I still ride it. I used to have a '93 CBR 900rr. I have more fun on the scooter, plus it's made to carry stuff.
I own a Suzuki Burgman AN650 Executive which I consider to be the benchmark of maxi scooters. I haven't ridden the Kymco but I would consider it as an alternative or maybe if I were trading to a new bike. After reading the review as well as the video I have a much better idea of the bike's overall performance and specs. I now know it has ABS but no traction control. It appears as if the screen is not electrically adjustable which I feel is a downfall. The Burgman screen is electrically adjustable meaning good air flow at low speed and good wind protection at high speed. I have a concern that the mirrors are a long way from the rider making it hard to adjust while riding but necessary when you have a pillion. Thanks for the rieview.
I have a Burgman 400 & 200 and cannot find a decent used 650 anywhere near me, seen the Kymco for sale near me and now I'm looking for honest reviews. Much as I love my Burgmans I might have to cross over
The ak is 150lbs lighter than the b650 and it is a much newer generation machine.
Does that lumbar support in the middle of the seat come off? If you can take it off then maybe a tall person can scoot back further on the seat correct?
I heard the lumbar is adjustable underneath the seat.
Sure it has an exhaust on it but I like the sound of this more than the T-Max, sounds more like a real motorbike.
They are real motorbikes and I like the lack of noise.
thats because they changed the muffler thats not the stock muffler anymore
@@bcpo-cityoperationsunit6629 No, for me it's because of the crank and firing order. AK550 has a 270 degree crank and the T-max does not.
All other stats aside, 6'4"/ 250lbs, coming off a Versys 650LT, would you recommend or not? I love scooters. I'm just afraid that it is gonna be too small, size/ comfort wise. My dealer is a state away so I can't just go and sit on it. There is only one left, and I would have to commit without actually sitting on it.
I bought the 2022 AK 550 and removed the butt/back support from the seat and being 6 feet tall with long legs I can now have my legs fully stretched out in front of me like the Big cruiser bikes! So damn comfortable and enjoyable and nobody will beat you from one red light to the next!
Does this have a 270 degree crank offset? (sounds a bit like it).
It does! It’s kind of a crossplane like Yamaha’s r1
it does. sounds like Yamaha MT-07
It needs cruise control
You liked this more than the famous TMAX? That's so interesting
Being practical, yes...Im having a kymco 550 and I chose the quality over the name
@@merlingili9507 how do you like it
I own one, same colour. Love it.
Hi, I am also considering buying one but I ‘m also hesitating for the SYM Maxsym TL550. Any advise would be welcome 🙏🏼
@@tubiusa Sym TL is 465 cc. horse power 41 .
how is acceleration
What is that color called?
Goru its Space Grey. The bike is 550cc with 54hp. It’s a great bike, I have just about done 5000km on mine and have ridden with Naked bikes up to 1200cc and not been left behind. All of my friends who have ridden it have been amazed. Very, very competent bike.
tmax 560 or kymco 550? which one is you pick? both reviews were great BTW
Ak 550 for me. This friday Im having my ak 550 which is 20 percent cheaper... I just dont want to buy the manufacturers name
check the price difference huge!
I got 1 but somebody tried to rob me late night and broke the ignition 😫😫😫😫 any advice for me i really wanna rude it again
Nice review, good job. I'd possibly prefer the T-Max but being s shorty, I understand the Yamaha is very wide so seems a taller than it is. Hope the AK is less wide and can get my feet down. AK way cheaper too
I'm 5'8. I've tried both Tmax 560 and the AK. Tmax is a no go for me as the seat is so wide, I'm on my tippy toes. The AK has a better seating configuration as the seat is more narrow and low. I can flat foot one side or both feet are on my soles with the heel very slightly lifted. You can say its almost feels flat footed on the ground. All in all I have more confidence on the AK than the Tmax. But I'm not saying the Tmax isn't great. It is! I just don't like the seating position. It spreads your legs too much. But maybe if I was 6 feet tall lol.
i like the Crossplane Twin engine of this bike. sounds better than Tmax Chainsaw sounding engine. 👍
Awesome bike.
I know I’m late here.. but can anyone compare the ride comfort to the Burgman 400? I really like the comfort in the Burgman . But I’d like to go bigger. The 650 is a heavy bike. I do a ton of city riding along with freeway. This Kymco looks to be the best if both wolds. Just not sure if it’s as comfy as the 400. Thanks!
it is bro!
It was a super comfortable ride, the wide/low seat and lumbar support made for a perfect combo. You shouldn't struggle with the weight if you've been riding the Burgman as the KYMCO is only about 10kg heavier.
I took the butt/back support off the seat and now I can have my legs fully stretched out in front of me like the big cruiser bikes.....so damn comfortable I never want to get off.....amazing bike....and yes I said BIKE because it is a full-blown motorcycle and the only reason they call it a scooter is because there are no foot pegs or clutch!
Has it got traction control, electric screen, & cruise control considering it's a maxi touring scooter?
I don't need any of those things!
Yes
Are there any scooters with factory fitted cruise control?
@@peter2679 TMax 560 DX which Yamaha in their wisdom dont import to Australia.
@@peter2679 the new 2022 AK 550 ST comes with cruise cotntrol. Selling in the states to.
07:34, that rear disk looks knackered. Not a nice noise coming out of either.
Top speed around 172-178kmh..
Beautiful scooter I think it’s better the tmax
Tell me, does it have cruise control?
Yes. It's in your wrist!
@@goru426 😂
The new 2022 AK 550 ST comes with cruise control. Selling it in the states to.
I would pay big money to see someone take all the plastic panels off and put them back together nice and tight! I want to paint mine but worried I cannot get them apart without breaking something and getting them back on perfectly.....
Yeah I can imagine and it would be a shame to damage new paint!
Thanks. How tall are you?
187cm thanks and sorry about the 1 year reply!
Thanks. It's not easy finding something that fits I'm 200.66cm. Vespa gts seems the most comfortable.
@@hacksaw413 You'll have to sit on the pillion seat!
@@BikeReviewcomau ha ha. Don't really want to go to a big bike like a burgman. I think as far as fit I may end up with the Vespa GTS
@@hacksaw413 Fair enough!
Hi, you height?
187cm
this or the t max
This bike is more powerful than TMAX.
This - it's cheaper, faster, more equipped.
When you buy a t max, you buy yamaha...some people are just buying names...
What Jeff didn't tell us is that he doesn't fit on the scooter. If you are over 6 feet tall you won't fit on this scooter. One way to solve that is to get something like this - Airhawk air Seat Cushion. That will elevate your body on the seat and allow for better angle for your legs and more upright position.
I found it comfy and I'm 187cm - Jeff.
Hi Goru, I converted Jeff's height from cm to feet. He is 6 foot and 1 inch.
15 inch wheels are NOT big!
Big for a scooter.
for me, this is not worth 10.000 eu. damn, max 8.000 eu...
Then will not see you on one, if you even do own a scooter at all.
@@ohwell2790 i have T-Max 2002, N-Max155, Skipper150 4t, and now gonna to hyper scooter like AK550 or T-Max560 or Burgman650... in my country i dont have place to test ride AK550 :)
I really like scooter but the exhaust is just crap. It irritates much.
Not a very good review. Nothing about storage, moving the bike around like in a garage, suspension and dashboard.
LOL, I'll save the lane splitting on that bike for someone else. I'll just wait my turn...thank you.
Τοο much noise
Lane Splitting should not be allowed and I have Ridden Motorcycles for over 60 years, nothing good can come from this except scratching some ones car...
We have been doing it in the UK forever and its not a biggy ,, you just dont have enough experience lane splitting even though you've been on motorbikes for 60 years.
It is safer to be out front then get rear ended into another car. But in 60 years you never worked that out ? LOL
he's full of shit guys lol
吉吉車
akra obnoxious on a scoot