SLUK | Kymco CV3 550 First ride

We've recently had a quick spin on the brand new Kymco CV3 550, a three-wheeled 550cc scooter that can be ridden on a car licence.
More details? scooterlab.uk/...

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

Kymco sell two-wheelers in Thailand. I hope they import this. Good first review.

[@louisj.finkle570]

Much safer than two wheels in bad weather, standing at an intersection and handling. MUCH TOO SAFE FOR USE IN THE USA!

[@spina100]

it's twin cylinder same as tmax but it ha has crossplane crankshaft. that's why that lovely sound

[@gertlarsson9285]

Looks really good and sounds nice😎 I thinking of this one or the Yamaha tricity 🤔

[@worzysp1]

Really hope they come to the UK soon

[@ScooterLabUK]

They will and it’s a beast!

[@worzysp1]

​@@ScooterLabUK Excellent ill have to find where in the UK they sell them. And wounder how it is to a mp3 500 Definitely sounds better

[@user-yc4dk2tw3h]

Классный мотик ❤❤❤👍👍👍🛵🏋‍♀️ Кумко АК 550

[@magnusb6311]

Real nice. How much lean angle before starting to scrape? Does it have reverse gear like the Peugeot? And is there a backup camera?

[@ScooterLabUK]

@@magnusb6311 read the review on ScooterLab.

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

Are you planning on doing a full review of this scooter, please? I hope you do. Nick J

[@ScooterLabUK]

Yes, we will.

[@Musicmedstudio]

Does anyone know how to insure one? I’m trying to get a quote and can’t find a provider

[@MrGF1582]

Great video mate! Well done! I'm in the middle of purchasing the AK550, but my girlfriend thinks she saw a Kymco 4-Wheel Scooter....I can't find one. DO they make one? Please let me know. Cheers and ride safe!

[@ScooterLabUK]

Thanks Greg. No, Kymco only do the CV3. There was the Quadro 4 wheeler though. They changed name to Quooder and seem to have vanished in the UK. www.qooder.com/en/Pages/qooder

[@otablott7779]

No Traction Control on a 2023 model £12,000 550cc bike?!

[@TonyStone3000]

Doesn't need it. It also has a rain mode. People rode for decades without traction control. And to be honest, this bike has little power. I had a BMW 650 Sport, and the worst part about that scooter was that you couldn't cut off the traction control.

[@NasirKhan-zv6ut]

Nice

[@ruhaniskender8324]

TÜRKİYE'DE SATILIYOR MU? FİYATI NE KADAR?

[@darkshvein]

I cannot find front baggage space

[@Elmestiso74]

I just wondering if it’s possible to lose balance and fall with this scooter . Lately I have been losing balance with my Xmax 300. I’m 59 years old , so my balance is not great .

[@ScooterLabUK]

Although the CV3 has 3 wheels it can still overbalance. The good thing is that you can lock the body at slow speeds so once you get used to it you can keep your feet up. It also helps when parking, you can simply roll it back into a space. This scooter is heavier than your XMAX though so bare that in mind.

[@admiralcraddock464]

I'm 69 and am thinking of getting back into "bikes" but the thought of dropping one at my age doesn't bear thinking about. I'll be going to the London bike show in February so I'll check ot this and the piaggio mp3 then

[@dave1secondago]

looks a cool bike any price on it for the uk

[@otablott7779]

£12,000

[@sonofodin5514]

Only lexham seem to do insurance in UK for the cv3

[@ScooterLabUK]

Lexgam are the leading scooter insurance specialists so often are ahead of the game. It’s worth phoning around though rather than just relying on online quotes.

[@joepineski5562]

Not only, I moved to Be-moto from Lexham. Is much cheaper. I ride Piaggio mp3 500. Regards.

[@otablott7779]

Would you say its better than the Yamaha tricity 300? It has more 250cc but is it nicer to ride than the Yamaha?

[@stonemarten1400]

Are they going to sell this model in the UK? I spoke with a former dealer in Scotland, who said Kymco was a niche brand here and he had trouble sourcing parts and servicing, so eventually ditched the company. He also mentioned that it’s unlikely we would get the CV3 in the UK.

[@ScooterLabUK]

It should be on sale around now. The brand changed importers so had a couple of years where things were tough in the UK but they’re back with a bang.

[@stonemarten1400]

@@ScooterLabUK Great, many thanks, I’m seriously tempted by this machine, although it is pretty dear. Will you be doing a full review at some stage?

[@ScooterLabUK]

@@stonemarten1400 we should be. In the short time I had it for this video I was pretty impressed.

[@vfdiesel333]

in the prototype, the front wheels should be larger. And this is not what was expected.👎

[@worzysp1]

Wounder how it compares with the Piaggio MP3 500?

[@ScooterLabUK]

I’m not a huge fan of the 500, I prefer the MP3 300 but the CV3 is a better compromise. More power, looks mean, good level of equipment and high quality finish.

[@worzysp1]

​@@ScooterLabUK Oh great stuff. I cant find where to buy these Gone for the Piaggio MP3 350 sport

[@goldilocks913]

Looks impressive, hopefully being Chinese it’ll be in a more reasonable price bracket than other three wheelers. Could be the replacement for my old car as winter transport! 🤔

[@JDMz]

Kymco aren't chinese. They're from Taiwan

[@goldilocks913]

@@JDMz a subtle distinction but thanks for the information 👍

[@user-yj5wq4yv5u]

@@JDMz Taiwan its chinese people who left from china so basicly they are Chinese

[@calsgone6653]

@@goldilocks913worlds apart in terms of quality.

[@grssu]

Kymco is an A brand, most of their maxi scooters are more expensive than honda or yamaha.

[@user-pw3tx6um7v]

WHY. DON’T THEY SELL THESE SCOOTER IN THE UNITED STATES

[@OntarioAndrews415]

Not sure why I watched this video. I like this scooter, but for me it's just a tease because it will never ever hit North American shores.

[@TonyStone3000]

It's available in the USA.

[@stefanbrown8176]

This is borderline incorrect and misleading as the law states and even kymcos own site states a license issued before 2013 something you should of made very clear

[@ScooterLabUK]

We do point that out very clearly in the written article that accompanies this article. I should have included a video caption as well though.

[@PaulSmith-yk3lc]

@@ScooterLabUK having come across your review of this trike is the legislation change in 2014 regarding trikes to be able to be driven by anyone over 21 with a full driving licence regardless of when they past their test, would this change not allow anyone who fit that criteria to ride this or any other trike?

[@ScooterLabUK]

@@PaulSmith-yk3lc the full UK trike legislation is here… www.gov.uk/ride-motorcycle-moped