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Kymco Unveils New KRV200 In Europe – Switchable Traction Control, 17HP

Kymco set to excite the scooter market in Europe with the introduction of an all-new KRV200. 

  • the KRV200 offers similar premium features like the AK550. 
  • Powering the small-capacity scooter is a 175cc single-cylinder engine making 17hp. 

Despite it’s smaller size in comparison to its bigger sibling particularly the AK550, the KRV200 carries similar premium features and modern styling but with a more approachable and affordable package. 

Firstly, the KRV200 features LED front and rear light that are shaped similar to a bigger maxi-scooter. Suspending the scooter is a combination of telescopic fork at the front with 33mm of travel and a monoshock with 42mm of travel. 

Meanwhile, stopping power is provided a 270mm single disc at the front with 234mm single disc at the rear. Kymco also added dual-channel ABS as standard. 

Also, the KRV200 is shod with tubeless 13-inch tyre at the front and rear and a switchable traction control function as standard. 

Powering the Kymco KRV200 is a 175cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve engine that pumps out 17hp @ 8,000rpm and 15.6Nm. Kymco claimed that the KRV200 can hit a max speed of 107km/h, which is not that fast according to Malaysian standard. 

Other notable features include:

  • 7.4L fuel tank
  • LCD digital instrument cluster
  • USB charging socket
  • ample under-seat storage
  • bag hook

The Kymco KRV200 is priced at EUR4,890 or about RM24k given today’s exchange rates. 

GALLERY: 2023 KYMCO KRV200 

A passionate football fan and anything two-wheels. He likes to commute on his 150cc scooter on a daily basis and occasionally takes a long trip with his 750cc machine just to "tapau" his favourite "roti canai". With a journalism background, he likes to write as much as he rides.

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