KYMCO, which produces more than 1 million scooters, motorcycles and ATVs annually worldwide, launched the CV3 model in Turkey. The 2022 model of KYMCO CV3, which is the most technological and powerful scooter in the brand’s product range, 369,900 TLIt was put up for sale in Turkey.
While KYMCO is represented by Doğan Trend Automotive in Turkey, the plans for motorcycle production in Turkey were announced for the first time at the meeting held with the participation of the top management from Taiwan.
KYMCO CEO Chun-Ping Ko said, “We would like to inform you that we have started to evaluate the possibility of establishing an assembly plant in Turkey” and gave the good news of production.
KYMCO CV3 features
Having a total of 3 wheels, one at the front and one at the rear, and being the most powerful in its class, the CV3 has the same engine block as the AK 550 model. The 550cc 8-valve, twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine offers a 2-stage power mode. Maximum power is provided at 7500 rpm, while maximum torque of 53 Nm can be reached at 5750 rpm. With the CVT automatic transmission, uninterrupted power transmission can be achieved.
Maximizing driving comfort with customizable driver’s back support, adjustable windshield, keyless start system, power output under the seat and heated grip, CV3 is offered for sale with black and green color options. It is supported by safety technologies such as LED headlights, signals and stops, electronic lockable front suspensions, 6-inch Noodoe digital display, cruise control. KYMCO CV3 also has a 4-stage adjustable braking system, a manual handbrake and a footbrake.
With a length of 2140 mm, a width of 960 mm and a height of 1475 mm, the KYMCO CV3 has a seat height of 795 mm and a wheelbase of 1580 mm. The fuel tank of the motorcycle with a dry weight of 280 kg is 15.5 liters. The storage compartment under the saddle can accommodate one full-length helmet.
It also provides practicality in dark environments with its power output and lighting.
The aim of the production, which will start with assembly, is to export to Europe.
Answering the questions at the press conference regarding the new cooperation process, Doğan Trend CEO Kağan Dağtekin said, “Products suitable for the Turkish market with CKD (assembly) type production in the first place We decided to go on this journey. Then our target will be to increase the rate of indigenization. In order for an assembly plant to be meaningful, it is necessary to produce 5000 or more per model.
We will start like this and develop over time. of KYMCO Market share in Europe reached 11 percent. Our excitement is to be able to export from Turkey to Europe in the long term. We set out with this dream, we will succeed. We received the promise that we will receive all the support from KYMCO, who came to visit us at the highest level.”
Noting that Turkey is an important automotive production base, Dağtekin said, “Turkey is a very important base in the automotive industry. It has a production capacity of close to 2 million and a supporting industry. We are perhaps one of the most developed countries in Europe in this sense. We also believe that we can repeat our success in motorcycle and automotive production and produce motorcycles for Europe. Therefore, it is very important that we increase our share in the domestic market and increase our volume in the domestic market.”
KYMCO will reach 26 authorized sales points across the country by the end of 2022!
At the CV3 launch of the brand, which is increasing its dealer and service network in Turkey day by day, Emre Acar, Deputy General Manager of Motorcycles at Doğan Trend Automotive; “We have reached 22 authorized sales points and 30 authorized service points throughout Turkey in 2 years. Our target by the end of the year is to reach 29 dealer points by including Tekirdağ, Çanakkale, Balıkesir, Mersin and Samsun. This is just the first phase. We aim to increase both our sales and service points in the coming years.”