Anyone ride a Kymco

[powdergun]

I posted here because I'd like your impressions on Kymco quads put to the test during a hard hunt. Any comments or reviews on these machines from the real world.

I'm just tired of reading reviews from writers that are being paid to promote products rather than give them a real review.

 

[Rotaxpower]

Buy a used suzuki, honda, yamaha instead

 

[BigUglyMan]

Buy a used suzuki, honda, yamaha instead

Is there a reason for this? What has your experience with Kymco been like?

 

[roccoskeet]

A buddy of mine runs a web site called www.atvpt.com (Atv product test) his name is Patrick Saunders. He is a East coaster that now resides in the U.S. He has a couple of Kymko's that he has had for a while to product test. Let me tell ya Pat rides hard ! as does his buddy Ryan.
These are 2 big dude's ( '6"4 260 lbs) that don't care if they break a bike going over jumps ect. as they have nothing in them.

Pat says they are very durable. The only negative comment that he had was the
500cc seems to crank over a little longer than most engines before it starts. but always starts.

He also told me once if anyone says Kymco was junk they should talk to him.

If you go to his web site you can send him a note asking him of his opinion, and I believe he will get right back to you. Usually quite quick. Pat is a great guy and a honest product tester. If he don't like it you'll know it , he has nothing to lose.

Tell him Rocky say's hi .

Regards

 

[.17]

That is an excellent site.

 

[bearkilr]

Sometimes parts availability can be an issue with offshore brands, especially Chinese.
As with most things, you get what you pay for.

 

[TheCoachZed]

Kymco is Taiwanese, not Red Chinese, and I believe they have a somewhat better reputation than their Communist competition.

 

[roccoskeet]

As to the parts question Pat ( From atvpt.com) told me that in the U.S parts is not a big issue for the kymco. He did not know what the situation is for us up here in the north. Definitely worth looking into a head of time.

I know a guy with a Kymco UTV and it has been very good. Some of the body parts on it seem to be interchangeable with Kawasaki products.