KYMCO’s roots in the motorsports industry go back to its founding, in 1963, as the Kwang Yang Motor Company, Ltd., with headquarters in Taiwan. Long a leader in quality, fuel economy, and versatility, today KYMCO manufactures motor scooters, motorcycles, and ATVs at five plants in Asia, including the main facility in the city of Kaohsiung.
KYMCO is the largest scooter manufacturer in Taiwan, and currently exports to 86 countries worldwide. All KYMCO plants use the latest technology for the engineering and production of reliable engine, chassis, and other components. Since 1994 KYMCO has been officially accredited for ISO-9001 quality in manufacturing, KYMCO is committed to maximum customer satisfaction and constant innovation, making use of the most advanced CAD/CAE tools to bring superior engineering and design to our products.
The company’s partner In the United States is KYMCO USA, with headquarters, marketing and distribution centered in Spartanburg, South Carolina. KYMCO USA is dedicated to building the brand’s reputation and market share through superior value, frequent new product introductions, strategic industry partnerships, and excellence in dealer network support. KYMCO USA has a reputation and expertise gained through over 30 years in the U.S. powersports industry.
AK550
FOR PEOPLE WHO DEMAND NOTHING BUT THE BEST
AK550 integrates “innovation and breakthrough”, “lifestyle and performance”, “luxury and practicality”, and “comfort and convenience” in perfect unison to provide riders with unparalleled riding experiences.
AK 550 has the lowest center of gravity in its class. All body components are engineered to give the vehicle a near 50/50 front to rear weight distribution for perfect balance. This strategic placement of the center of gravity provides the most solid foundation for riders to pursue its ultimate handling capability.
AK 550’s newly designed 550cc liquid-cooled twin-cylinder DOHC 8V engine is silky smooth and highly responsive. Its 39.3KW output generates powerful acceleration as well as impressive top speed. The power delivery is tuned to suit both spirited adventure riding as well as pleasant touring.
AK 550 features upside-down fork front suspension with dual disc Brembo caliper brakes. It keeps the vehicle agile and steady during cornering and delivers stunning stopping power whenever needed.
The 2023 AK 550 features:
Never a Boring Red Light with Stop Mode
Stop Mode makes red lights into a great way to catch up on all the important things happening in your life. It alerts you if you missed an important call, lets you glance through messages and social updates from your friends, and brings you breaking news and other notifications in real time.
Getting From A to B Will Never Be the Same Smarter Personal Transportation with Ride Mode
On the fully personalizable Smart Dashboard, Ride Mode gives you the weather report as you begin your journey, guides you safely to your destination with Smart Compass, shows you what’s around, reminds you how fast you’re cruising, and of course displays the time to help you be punctual.
Instrumentation: Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Clock, Fuel, Engine Temperature, Ambient Temperature, Voltage
The 2023 AK 550 is available in four colors: Matt Metallic Silver, & Deep Blue
Engine Type | DOHC 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, In-line Twin
Displacement | 550.4 c.c.
Bore x Stroke | 69 x 73.6mm
Claimed Horsepower | 53 hp@7500 rpm
Claimed Torque | 40.6 ft lbs@5500 rpm
Fuel Management System | Fuel Injection
Cooling | Liquid
Ignition | Electric
Transmission | CVT Automatic
Front Brakes | Hydraulic Dual Disc
Rear Brakes | Hydraulic Disc
Front Suspension | 41mm Up-Side Down Fork
Rear Suspension | Horizontal Trailing Arm Rear Suspension
Tires-Front | 120/70-15
Tires-Rear | 160/60-15
Length | 86.6″
Width| 31.3″
Height| 55.1″
Wheelbase| 62.2″
Claimed Dry Weight | 462.9 lbs
Seat Height | 30.9″
Underseat Storage | Yes
Fuel Capacity | 3.96 gal