// Media
Welcome to the KYMCO Canada media page.
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// LATEST ATV NEWS:
KYMCO and Giant Saskatchewan Whitetails
KYMCO Canada is proud to be a part of the “Dean Partridge Presents: Full Draw Whitetails – 100% Free Range & Fair Chase” DVD. This DVD offers 2 hours of
footage featuring 13 exciting bowhunts for giant Saskatchewan Whitetails. Join Dean Partridge, Steve Csizmar, Jason Patterson and others in search of giant
Saskatchewan Whitetails.
Visit www.fulldrawwhitetails.com for a preview and to order your copy today!
// LATEST SCOOTER NEWS:
January 27, 2010 - CMG Online
KYMCO Frost 200i - Jamie Leonard
There's something about the look of the Frost that is just a bit ... devilish. It starts out all shiny metal and sleek plastic but it has a sinister undertone
that leaves you with the impression that if you turn your back on it for a moment it'll steal your wallet and take your Granny out on a weekend bender.
But at least as you bail her out of jail after a night of debauchery and ask her about her new tattoos, you'll get some compliments on your scooter. Click here to read the whole story.
MOTORESS Test - MOTORESS.COM
KYMCO People S 125 - People Pleaser - Vicki Gray
Often I'm puzzled at the origins of the KYMCO product names—“Bet & Win”, “Frost”, “Vitality”. Certainly, when looking deeper into the characteristics of the
motorcycle it becomes clearer, as was the case when testing the People 125cc. I came to appreciate-- it's a genuine “People Pleaser”.
Riders' pleasure is the consequence on this model due namely to a characteristic setting it apart from others—16 inch (40 cm) “big wheels”. This larger
diameter truly produces improved motorbike handling and comfort versus that of the standard 12 in wheel size characteristic of most scooters (the People 50
cc also has “big wheels).Click here to read the whole story.
// LATEST ATV NEWS:
All Terrain Vehicle Magazine - Vol 11, Number 2
Mark Lester and the team at All Terrain Vehicle Magazine took the MXU 500 IRS out for a test ride, pushed it to its limits only to realize that
it was coming out on top in more categories than one, earning four out of five stars!
"Here's what we learned. The MXU is an exceptional ATV..."
READ MORE
Also be sure to check out this Dirt Trax TV Episode where they review the MXU 500 IRS in the test ride segment.
// LATEST SCOOTER NEWS:
November 4, 2009 - KYMCO Canada News Update
KYMCO Canada and corporate flagship store Studio Cycle Group recently sponsored local Toronto based fashion designer Wesley Badanjak as he presented his
Spring/Summer 2010 LOVAS fashion line. His new line, entitled "Mare Adriaticum" was inspired by the Croatian coastal lifestyle. With the city of Split,
Croatia as his back drop and KYMCO scooters lining the runway, Badanjak recreated the Split Riviera at LG Fashion Week in Toronto. Congratulations to Wesley
Badanjak from everyone at KYMCO Canada and Studio Cycle Group. Please visit www.lovasfashion.com to learn more about LOVAS Wesley Badanjak.
Photos courtesy of Kris Badanjak Photography.
August 24 2009 - MOTORESS.COM
XCITING Discoveries on KYMCO's 500Ri - Vicki Gray
The era of the scooter and its grown up version the "maxi scooter" is upon us causing us to re-associate the term scooter; this category of two wheelers no
longer represents something small or amateurish. Scooters have joined in on the advances of technology and harnessed power that in today's world is what is
truly "Xciting" about the KYMCO 500Ri. Make no mistake, manufacturers KWANG YANG MOTOR CO LTD in Taiwan have produced a maxi scooter that feels, performs and
rides just like a regular motorcycle-minus the gear shifting activity-its automatic. Click here to read the whole story.
It would be an understatement to say that the 2009 Mad Bastard Scooter Rally was a success. The weekend went off without a hitch, the rain held out, and riders participated in what has been called the best Mad Bastard Scooter Rally to date! Here we'll link you to all the post-rally web buzz which includes articles written about the event, video uploads, as well as links to photos. A special thanks to everyone who participated in the rally and made it the success that it was! See you all in 2011!
22 June 2009 - CMG Online
Mad Bastard Scooter Rally 2009 - Behind the Curtain - Rob Harris
The 2009 Mad Bastard Scooter Rally is now history, but what a piece of history it was! Here's my story of how the event went off from behind the curtains .
This year was particularly resplendent with nut jobs dressed up as superheroes (ranging from Scooterman to Toiletman to Fairyman), the Blues Bothers,
a gaggle of parker-coated and Union Jack emblazoned mods, a "man-catcher" and, of course, Elvis! There was also a strong jungle theme with one team
consisting of a monkey and two bananas (Team Go Bananas) and another rider in a full-blown and slightly menacing gorilla suit - complete with basket of
bananas on the back....Click here to read the whole story.
20 June 2009 - Toronto Star - Wheels.ca
When Good Scooters Go Bad - Andrew Meeson
Two guys riding scooters with their underpants on the outside of their jeans isn't something you see everyday. But Lisa Hubers, whose family runs the Top of
the Mountain ATV rental about 160 km west of Ottawa, didn't even bat an eye when Team Death Star rolled up to her doorstep unannounced last Saturday during
the Mad Bastard Scooter Rally....Click here to read the whole story.
18 June 2009 - MOTORESS.COM
Scooter Rally Man Catcher Madness but Always Time for Lipstick - Vicki Gray
I've got to say that was the craziest fun I've had in a long time-huge kudos to Rob Harris of CMG for coming up with the entire idea! Thanks to KYMCO Canada
for their major role as main sponsor and rally assist. The event was a total blast! I am entirely addicted and can't wait until the next one-2011! I didn't
tell you that my "Mad" entry was as the "Man Catcher".... Click here to read the whole story.
18 June 2009 - KYMCO Canada News Release
Mad Kitty Wins Mad Bastard - Carol Anne Mandekic
So, in the end - who was the maddest of all the bastards? The winner of the 2009 Mad Bastard Scooter Rally, winning the grand prize of a KYMCO Super 9 AC
scooter, was Ben Yu Schott (Straight Jacket Class), also known as "Mad Kitty", and scoring 921 points out of a possible 1000. Mad Kitty dared to ride the MBS
Rally on a 1963 Honda C100 (earning him major points for age of the scooter) and made it in just under the 23 hour mark. His average speed for those 23 hours:
33km/h! Click here to read the whole story.
17 June 2009 - CMG Online
Mad Bastard Scooter Rally a Success! - Rob Harris
The 2009 Mad Bastard Scooter Rally held at the Four Points in Gatineau,
Quebec this weekend past was a great success. Madness reigned
supreme as gorillas, a monkey and two bananas, various superheroes
and a team of dirty girls with blow-up sex dolls (amongst others) headed
into the darkness in the early hours of Saturday for a 749 km route through
western Quebec and eastern Ontario. Of the 75 riders that registered, 72
made it to the starting tent, with 59 eventually limping back to base within
their class time limits. This year's overall winner was Ben Yu Schott (aka
Mad Kitty) who managed to tally up an incredible 921 points out of a
possible 1000, covering the distance in 22 and a half hours on his 1963
Honda C100. Click here to read the whole story.
// LATEST ATV NEWS:
The KYMCO MXU 500 is making its television debut on Hunting Canada & Beyond which airs on Wild TV across Canada. Host Jason Peterson and his team of outdoorsmen and women will be armed with KYMCO quads for the filming of the 2010 season. Be sure to check it out! The schedule will be posted as it becomes available!