Another New Scooter!? - Kymco AK 550 Premium

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  • @cookielover1018TM
    @cookielover1018TM День тому

    A great scooter I got mine in 2020, love it, awesome video as always

  • @Stefan_trekkie
    @Stefan_trekkie Місяць тому +4

    My guess before seen the bike... DTX 360 ... Been thinking about the bike and locally have one for sale on 1k km 1 year old for 4.5k €
    Another way of transmitting the mechanical power from the transmission to the real wheel is with endless line of gear wheels .. Burgman 650 was that way, the BMW C650 engine was with chain but it was enclosed and in oil bath. The T-max is with belt, like the AK 550. Interesting but the Silver Wing 600 Honda was with normal CVT setup. The old Kymco Myroad 700 too.

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому +2

      There are a lot of versions, for simplicity I prefer the normal CVT setup.

  • @stuartbrown25
    @stuartbrown25 27 днів тому

    An enjoyable video Alex, keep them coming as there so interesting and fun to watch.

  • @TheIsraeliCarGuy
    @TheIsraeliCarGuy Місяць тому

    First I like the video than I watch! Literally the best bikes reviews ever man! thank you so much for the effort and the good content!! I love the AK550 always wanted you to test one, I had an 2018 one and it was amazing. Looking forward a long trip want to hear about the handling! i think it handle insane for a scooter! ❤

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому +1

      Both the mid mounted engine scooters I have ridden (TL and AK) handle superbly, it's just the dinamics of having all the weight in the frame in the middle. Full review coming up on Sunday and then the road trip because I have a lot of footage from the road trip to go through and that takes time 😂

  • @rolacook222
    @rolacook222 Місяць тому

    Enjoy all your videos. Well done!

  • @phildaniels1214
    @phildaniels1214 Місяць тому

    Great first impressions video! I'm really looking forward to the series.

  • @ariesmarsexpress
    @ariesmarsexpress Місяць тому

    Thanks for showing the AK 550. It is almost certainly my next scooter. I currently ride the X-Town 300i ABS and I really like it.

  • @rickiejacobs5910
    @rickiejacobs5910 Місяць тому +1

    I see what you mean by it being a 2 cylinder engine compared to a single cylinder engine on a scooter. I rode a Suzuki Burgman 650 with the twin cylinder engine which was smooth compared to my single cylinder engine Burgman 400.

  • @sniperule2004
    @sniperule2004 28 днів тому

    Hope and dreams here I come! It has only 53k ! Model name is Yaget Gt 200i, same scooter as New Dink 200i. It got oil changes at 2k and air filter at 6k(also oil filter and gear oil)!

  • @valstrong-gal3097
    @valstrong-gal3097 Місяць тому

    Nice bike. Love the sound of the engine.

  • @filipovic103
    @filipovic103 Місяць тому +3

    Looking forward to all the content about AK500. Really curious how it compares to the Maxsym 508TL.

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому

      It's hard to compare them because of the price difference but both have their strong points

    • @filipovic103
      @filipovic103 Місяць тому

      @@RideWithAlex Right, from my perspective as a buyer and owner of a TL the price difference makes sense because of added functionality, where the AK is loaded with Cruise Control, Drive Modes, Connectivity with the central display, Electric windshield control. While the TL doesn’t have any of that hence the lower price. But from my point of view those scooters are “built” the same meaning the fuel tank is in the same place, the seating should be similar, performance on paper is similar and that’s also what I’m curious about how does the driving dynamic compare? :D

    • @1zanglang
      @1zanglang Місяць тому

      @@filipovic103 Your TL has a chain final transmission, while the AK has a belt. This is a big difference in terms of comfort and maintenance.

  • @MarianChicu
    @MarianChicu Місяць тому +1

    nice bike, just curious how easy it is to maneuver in the city.. I'm convinced outside is as comfortable as a big bike, maybe more.
    Is it as easy as the 350 you've got or feels more like the GS you've got at home?
    But can it be the only bike or is it mostly the weekend getaway bike?

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому +2

      Very easily can be your only bike, it's not any more difficult around town then any 300cc scooter. Although it is heavy it caries it's weight very low and is very easy to maneuver. Like I said, it felt just as easy around the city as my E350 or a Cruisym 300

  • @minimad8793
    @minimad8793 Місяць тому

    Glad your able to branch out and review other bikes dude. Can you bring the sunshine over here though :) looks like a decent scooter and sounds very quiet. Looking forward to the next ones over the week. Quite impressed with that windscreen

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому

      Thank you, trying to branch out as much as possible going forward.

  • @geoff6942
    @geoff6942 Місяць тому

    As always with big maxi scooters, is if you can handle the weight slow manouvering or parking. Good points I noticed: audible indicator clicker, cruise control, good windscreen, final drive by drive belt, and CVT.
    Small, distant mirrors are a negative. I suspect this model is aimed to compete with the Yamaha TMax Techmax, at a much lower price.

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому +1

      Yea, the T-Max Tech Max is it's main competition. Unfortunately I haven't ridden the Yamaha yet.

  • @povaraioan1650
    @povaraioan1650 Місяць тому

    Un om fericit!

  • @UnlikeMax
    @UnlikeMax Місяць тому

    We need a review on a Kymco Downtown 350, will be launched in next months here in Brasil, awesome trip Alex

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому +1

      If I get my hand on it I will for sure.

  • @doctorwade927
    @doctorwade927 Місяць тому

    What is up with the hard drive magnets on the old Kymco bikes handlebars?

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому

      Phone mount 😂😂😂 he uses them as a phone mount.

  • @gergobozsik1614
    @gergobozsik1614 Місяць тому

    Hello Alex!
    Well well well...another brand. I'm quite happy to see you try another branded scoot for more than just 30-40 mins.
    This was a great first impressions review, but the audio quality lacked your other recent videos quality sadly. Please try to fix it, because this machine makes a great noise.😊
    I just can't wait to show us this scooter detailed around, it seems interesting. I wonder how much storage space has it got, and how much practicality do you loose (if any) for this extra power.
    The dashboard seems a little bit crowded with all those gadgets and screens.🤔
    I'm glad that your other videos doesn't contain a scoot with this drizzling screen...my eyes went insane after a while watching you ride.😖😵
    Anyway thanks for the mini video.
    Be bad and make road trips!😊

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому +1

      More videos to come on this machine and the audio quality will be fixed even if I have to buy a new lav mic. It is what it is unfortunately.

    • @gergobozsik1614
      @gergobozsik1614 Місяць тому

      @@RideWithAlex My eyes are wide😮open.😀

  • @puiucozma3530
    @puiucozma3530 Місяць тому

    salut. fata de maxym TL? ma intereseaza ca tinuta de drum, nu neaparat pentru ce are in plus (cruise control, moduri de condus, etc). se simte mai usor?

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому

      Se simt la fel ca tinuta. Franele se simt putin mai bine pe AK

  • @pericanikolic6665
    @pericanikolic6665 Місяць тому

    Hello Alex. Have you had the chance to see and try the qj fort 350?

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому +1

      We don't have it in the country yet.

  • @sniperule2004
    @sniperule2004 28 днів тому

    How did you feel riding some parts of your simphony 50 again!

  • @precise1329
    @precise1329 Місяць тому

    Toyota Hilux at 7:40. American Jealousy ENGAGED!

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому

      The one I cought on camera is a single cab, that's rare here too, usually they are crew cabs.

  • @ygeia_trws
    @ygeia_trws Місяць тому +1

    How on earth did you get this machina!! Congratulations Alex!!👏👍😊 (even as a test bike😂)

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому +4

      Thank you, apparently they have been following me for a while and when @bucharestbiketraffic put in a good word for me it sealed the deal, best part is we will be seeing more of Kymco on the channel.

  • @benek-brzydal
    @benek-brzydal Місяць тому +1

    I have to admit that the number plate on the Daytona scooter is absurdly large 😅 In Poland we have smaller ones, and for 50cc bikes/scooters they are even smaller.

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому +2

      That is just a temporary license plate. That's how large they are here, regular plate is normal sized for motorcycles

    • @benek-brzydal
      @benek-brzydal Місяць тому

      @@RideWithAlex Ok. That makes sense. P.S. I used to own for a few years this Kymco Dink 200 scooter and fitted a Kappa high windscreen to it. I sold my Dink in 2018. Nice scooter but too slow for me so I switched to Kymco Downtown 300 (also just for a couple of years).

  • @Fourcandle
    @Fourcandle Місяць тому +1

    Nice ride ✌

  • @JohnnyBg2905
    @JohnnyBg2905 Місяць тому

    Can someone explain advantages of twin cilindar except better acceleration/maximum speed?

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому

      A little bit smoother and more instant power delivery.

    • @JohnnyBg2905
      @JohnnyBg2905 Місяць тому

      @@RideWithAlex t.y., yet much more expensive, bigger fuel consumption, pricier registration... 🤷

    • @1zanglang
      @1zanglang Місяць тому

      @@JohnnyBg2905 Really? Perhaps, in your country, the number of cylinders is related to registration costs. Here is not. Only the capacity, power and vehicle weight would be taken into consideration when it comes to taxes and insurance. Here we basically pay for registration certificate and for registration plates, but the costs are cheap. But if you're so in love with single cylinder bikes, then just wait until Zontes would come on market with its new 500 cc single cylinder scooters. Or should I say vibrators?

    • @herculesspeed.
      @herculesspeed. Місяць тому +1

      Other feeling other vibrations other sound engine smoother and easier sense of power... the Ak engine is a little masterpiece... probably the best engine of this Scooter category.
      Kymco knows to create strong power and reliable engines ..
      I'm owner of a DtX 360 a single cylinder 320cc also a high level Kymco scooter , great G5 engine, excellent transmission , fast and stable , strong brakes , TCS , soft plastics excellent assembly .... Kymco s standard of quality is a little beat higher closer to Japanese brands....

  • @john_miller_
    @john_miller_ Місяць тому +1

    Didnt know it was "Peach" de résistance :D

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому +4

      My French is a little bit.... how should I put it....crap =)))))))))))))))))

    • @john_miller_
      @john_miller_ Місяць тому +2

      @@RideWithAlex i know it was a joke. Nice video

  • @lukaszperun3079
    @lukaszperun3079 Місяць тому

    Moving up in the world if you being asked to do reviews for competition 👍 Nice work and keep up the good work 👍

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks 👍. Yea it's a new era where other manufacturers are starting to loan me their machines, all the better because I can test them and compare them.

  • @shadowsgaming125
    @shadowsgaming125 Місяць тому

    Salut Alex! Astăzi am luat permisul pentru A2! Zici ca dacă vin la reprezentanta găsesc și Zontesul cu care mergi tu? Sa îmi fac o idee de variantele existente pentru A2 😁

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому

      Da este dar nu cred ca il scoatem astazi la test ride pentru ca este urat si ud afara dar poti veni la vizionare.

  • @FizoTravel
    @FizoTravel Місяць тому

    Hi Alex, is the suspension good? Hopefully the suspension is not as harsh as conventional scooter.

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому +1

      It's much better then a regular scooter

    • @FizoTravel
      @FizoTravel Місяць тому

      @@RideWithAlex Good to know, Thank you.👍🏼

    • @1zanglang
      @1zanglang Місяць тому +1

      @@FizoTravel Just looking at that swing arm and the horizontal shock, you can be sure it is way better.

    • @FizoTravel
      @FizoTravel Місяць тому

      @@1zanglang That’s what i thought, but when i tried the X-Adv somehow it’s a harsh ride.

  • @MrPostica
    @MrPostica Місяць тому

    Salut Alex !! Rain mode este cel in care luminile din bord sunt galbene 😊

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому

      Albastru e rain mode, cel puțin asa a zis dealerul și chiar și la mana pe albastru e mult mai puturos

    • @MrPostica
      @MrPostica Місяць тому

      Da am mai vazut asta intr un video tot din Romania, probabil au schimbat la model acesta, eu am modelul 2019 si la mine este invers si chiar am cautat si pe net si la modelul 2017-2022 zice peste tot ca galben este Rain Mode…

  • @The_Arby
    @The_Arby Місяць тому

    Nice one Alex 🙂

  • @kawasakiman8965
    @kawasakiman8965 Місяць тому

    Beautiful bike

  • @YesItsMe04
    @YesItsMe04 14 днів тому

    Is 5'4 height tiptoe in that scooter??

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  14 днів тому

      I think it kinda is but you have to try for yourself

  • @georgestefan7953
    @georgestefan7953 Місяць тому

    Hey! Te urmaresc de ceva timp si imi plac video-urile tale. Datorita tie imi doresc sa imi iau si eu un scuter. :)

  • @stosedan
    @stosedan Місяць тому

    Yo Alex what's your job, what do you do in Sym?

  • @mariusantohe2546
    @mariusantohe2546 Місяць тому

    Salut,flicareala o rezolvi din shutter,dar trebuie sa faci expunerea manual,și nu ai cum sa faci asta și sa și conduci.

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому +1

      Îmi angajez cameraman profesionist cu un black magic pe umăr și îl iau pasager sa ma filmeze 😂😂😂. Din păcate asta e situația ne descurcam cum putem cu un gopro și trepiede, trăiască trepiedul cel mai bun cameraman 😂

    • @mariusantohe2546
      @mariusantohe2546 Місяць тому

      Vin eu,am doar Sony a7IV 🤣,prind experiență sa filmez pentru Turu Franței și Giro🤣

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому +1

      @@mariusantohe2546 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @user-tf2qf2gl4g
    @user-tf2qf2gl4g Місяць тому

    AK 550 is my guess

  • @Weyni77
    @Weyni77 Місяць тому

    👀 never a dull moment

  • @Gremlinsro
    @Gremlinsro Місяць тому

    Schimba frecventa nu FPS-ul daca are optiunea ... la Sony/Xiaomy "camerele video sport" ai 50 sau 60 Hz.

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому

      Am incercat 25-30-50-60 fps, la fel face cu orice setare.

    • @Gremlinsro
      @Gremlinsro Місяць тому

      @@RideWithAlex pai nu FPS ! vezi daca ai optiunea 50/60 Hz sau daca ai gopro la modelele mai noi ai "anti flicker".

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому

      @@Gremlinsro Hz - Frecvente / Fps - tot frecventa. Anti flicker am pormit permanent. Cunosc de ce face ideea e ca bordul nu merge ca luminile din perete la priza sa functioneze pe curent de 50hz (europa) sau 60hz ( America de nord) de aici si acele standarde Pal si NTSC. Este un bord de scuter poate functiona pe nu stiu ce frecventa ciudata care nu e nici 50 nici 60

  • @oggyu
    @oggyu Місяць тому

    You’re not gonna solve flickering problem by changing frame rate. You should change refresh rate. If you are on 50Hz, you should change on 60 Hz

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому

      Refresh rates are for monitors, cameras has frame rates. I can't change the refresh rate of the display to match the camera I have the camera to match the display but displays are plugged into the wall and operate at the frequency of your wall power, this is not plugged into the wall it's a scooter

  • @chilltouchng
    @chilltouchng Місяць тому

    Be prepared, Sofia has awful traffic and my fellow citizens are aggressive, not like the other drivers from Bulgaria. I guess it's the same as Bucharest

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому +1

      Sofia is actually calmer then Bucharest :))

  • @mariossp6137
    @mariossp6137 Місяць тому +1

    Please more updates on zontes e350!!
    Maybe some riding uphill!
    Thank you!

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому +1

      The zontes will be on the channel for many years to come

  • @Abd121
    @Abd121 Місяць тому

    oh wow ok this is an expensive bike! I think I've seen the ADV750 for less!
    I wonder if it's really worth the price of more than two 350E...

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому +2

      It has the extra power and cruise control but let's say I'm happy with my 350E

    • @1zanglang
      @1zanglang Місяць тому

      If you want to compare it with Honda, then it is Forza 750. But that has a lot less features than the AK.

  • @ariesmarsexpress
    @ariesmarsexpress Місяць тому

    Above 95, does not mean 95. It means anything above 95.

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому

      Well it ran just fine for 1400km that I had it on 95 😁

  • @johnj2766
    @johnj2766 Місяць тому

    Nice scooter alex you are being spoiled look forward to how it compares

  • @bucharestbiketraffic
    @bucharestbiketraffic Місяць тому +3

    This is not better than NHT 200, for sure. NHT 200 is the best motorcycle in the world.

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому +4

      Doina stiu Doina cant =))))))))))

    • @bobitamomita7317
      @bobitamomita7317 Місяць тому

      Asa se face un review, nu ca mergi la mici cu scuterul

    • @RideWithAlex
      @RideWithAlex  Місяць тому +1

      @@bobitamomita7317 nu fi rău.

    • @bucharestbiketraffic
      @bucharestbiketraffic Місяць тому

      @@bobitamomita7317 Acolo ai inchis clipul, nu e vina mea. Cand am ajuns la pasul Gutai ai mutat la Alex? :))

  • @ROLLER-PHIL
    @ROLLER-PHIL Місяць тому +1

    Great Video

  • @bob8688
    @bob8688 Місяць тому

    11.OOO€ FOR THIS,THAT NONSENSE😏