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{{Short description|Taiwanese motorcycle manufacturer}}
{{Distinguish|Kemco}}
{{more citations needed|date=August 2009}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Kymco, Ltd
| logo = KYMCO PNG.png
| type = [[Privately held company|Private]]
| founder = 
| foundation = {{Start date and age|1963}}
| location_city = [[Kaohsiung]]
| location_country = [[Republic of China|Taiwan]]
| key_people = 
| num_employees = 
| industry = [[Powersports]]
| products = Motorcycles, Scooters, ATVs
| revenue = 
| parent = 
| owner = 
| net_income = 
| homepage = [http://www.kymco.com/ www.kymco.com]
}}
[[File:Gometz-la-Ville le 16 mai 2017 - 2.jpg|thumb|Kymco dealership in France]]
'''Kymco''' (an acronym for '''Kwang Yang Motor Co, Ltd''' ({{zh|c=光陽工業|p=Guāngyáng Gōngyè}})) (stylized as ''KYMCO'') is a Taiwanese [[motorcycle]] manufacturer headquartered in [[Kaohsiung]], [[Taiwan]]. With approximately 3000 employees, Kymco produces over 570,000 vehicles annually at its factory in Kaohsiung. The company also has production facilities in [[Indonesia]], [[Malaysia]], the [[Philippines]] and [[China|PR China]].

==History==
The company was founded in 1963. KYMCO originally made parts for [[Honda]]. The company built its first complete scooter in 1970 and began marketing under the "KYMCO" brand name in 1992. In the 2000s, Kymco became the largest scooter manufacturer in Taiwan, and the fifth largest scooter manufacturer worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scooterunderground.ca/products/gas/KYMCO_about.htm|title=Who is KYMCO?|accessdate=2009-12-26|work=ScooterUnderground}}</ref> In early 2008, KYMCO was chosen by [[BMW]] to supply the engines for their G450 X Enduro bike.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/Breaking+News/BMW-Taps-KYMCO/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/481696|title=BMW Taps KYMCO|date=2008-02-02|accessdate=2009-12-26|work=DealerNews|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090804173608/http://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/Breaking+News/BMW-Taps-KYMCO/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/481696|archivedate=2009-08-04}}</ref> The optional [[range extender (vehicle)|range extender]] in the [[BMW i3]] is also supplied by Kymco.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2013/03/bmw-partnering-with-kymco-for-i3-range-extender/|title = BMW Partnering with Kymco for i3 Range Extender|date = 19 March 2013}}</ref> In late 2013, Kawasaki announced that their new J300 scooter is manufactured in partnership with Kymco. It is based on a Kymco Downtown 300i.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/kawasaki-j300-scooter-confirmed/23696.html|title=Kawasaki J300 scooter confirmed}}</ref>

==Products==

===Scooters===
[[File:Kymco Activ.JPG|thumb|Kymco Activ]]
[[File:Kymco Filly 50 20070928.jpg|thumb|Kymco Filly 50]]
[[File:Kymco G3 Mark II 20080111.jpg|thumb|Kymco G3]]
[[File:KYMCO LIKE 125.jpg|thumb|Kymco Like 125]]
[[File:Kymco sento 50cc.jpg|thumb|2009 Kymco Sento 50cc/100cc]]
[[File:KYMCO Vitality Moped rot.JPG|thumb|Kymco Vitality]]
[[File:Kymco CV3 - Mondial de l'Automobile de Paris 2018 - 001.jpg|thumb| Kymco CV 3 550i]]
* 150XLS
* Activ 50/125
* [[Kymco Agility|Agility]] 50/125
* Agility City A/C 125/150/200
* Agility 16+ 300I
* KB 50
* CV 3 550i
* [[Kymco AK550|AK550|AK575]]
* Bet & Win 50/125/150/250 (also known as Ego)
* Caro 100
* Cherry 50/100
* Cobra Cross 50
* Cobra Racer 50/100
* Compagno 110i <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kymcousa.com/showroom/scooters/compagno110/index.html |title=Compagno 110i Overview - KYMCO USA |accessdate=2017-10-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809154047/http://www.kymcousa.com/showroom/scooters/compagno110/index.html |archivedate=2017-08-09 }}</ref>
* Dink 50 A/C
* Dink L/C
* Dink/Yager 125
* Dink 150/200
* DJ 50 S
* Downtown 125i/200i/250i/300i/350i
* Nikita 300/125 (known as Downtown in the U.S., Canada and Europe) 
* Easy 100 (also known as Free LX 100/110)
* Ego 125
* Espresso 150
* Famous 110
* Filly 50LX
* G3
* [[Grand Dink]] (known as Grand Vista in the U.S. and the Frost in Canada) 125/150/250
* Heroism 125/150-豪邁
* Jockey 125
* Like 50/125/200i/200i XL/125 EV
* Miler 125
* Movie 50
* Movie XL 125/150
* MyRoad 700i
* New Sento 110cc
* [[Kymco People|People]] 50
* People S 50
* People 125
* People S 125
* People 150
* People S 200
* People S 200 i
* [[Kymco People|People]] 250
* People S 250
* People S 250i
* People S 300i >2008
* People GT 200i/300i
* People One 125i
* Sento 50
* Sento 100
* Sooner 100
* Super 8 125/150
* [[Kymco Super 9|Super 9]]
* Top Boy 50 On/Off Road
* V-Link
* Vitality 50 (2 stroke and 4 stroke models)
* Vivio 125
* VJR 125
* Xciting 250/300/300 Ri/400I/500/500 Ri
* [[Kymco X-Town|X-Town]] 300i
* Yager 125
* Yager GT 125
* Yager GT 200i
* Yup 50/250
* ZX 50
* Skytown 125/150

===Motorcycles===
[[File:ROCA Kymco KTR125 Display at Armor School 20130302b.JPG|thumb|Kymco KTR 125]]
[[File:Kymco Quannon.jpg|thumb|Kymco Quannon]]
* Activ 110/125
* Axr 110
* Cruiser 125
* CK1 125 <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kymco.co.uk/kymco/new/bikes/Motorcycles/2014ck1125.htm#.WN_IodLyuM8 |title=Kymco CK1 125 for sale in the UK {{!}} Let's Go Kymco |website=www.kymco.co.uk |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140606011154/http://www.kymco.co.uk/kymco/new/bikes/Motorcycles/2014ck1125.htm |archive-date=2014-06-06}} </ref>
* Grand King 125/150
* Hipster 125 2V
* Hipster 125 4V (H/Bar and L/Bar)
* Hipster 150
* Jetix 50/125
* KTR/KCR 125/150
* K-Pipe 50/125
* Kargador 150
* Pulsar/CK 125
* Pulsar Luxe 125
* Pulsar S 125
* [[Kymco Quannon|Quannon]] (known as KR Sport in the U.S.)
** Kymco Quannon 125/150/150 Fi
** Kymco Quannon Naked 125
* Spade 150
*[[File:Kymco Spade 150.jpg|thumb|2018 Kymco Spade 150]]Spike 125
* Stryker 750 (on- and off-road)
* Stryker 550 (on- and off-road)
* Visa R110
* VSR 125i
* [[Venox 250]]
* [[Venox 1000i]]
* Zing 125/150

===ATVs===
[[File:Kymco MXU 500.jpg|thumb|Kymco MXU 500 quad]]
* KXR 50/90
* KXR 250 (on-road)
* [[Kymco Maxxer|Maxxer]] 300 450i
* Mongoose KXR250
* MXer 50
* MXer 125
* MXer 125 (on-road)
* MXer 150
* MXer 150 (on-road)
* MXU 50/150/250/300/400/500/500i IRS
* MXU 450i/550i/700i
* UXV 450i/500i/700i

==Kymco in the United States==
Kymco has its U.S. subsidiary '''KYMCO USA''' headquartered in [[Spartanburg, South Carolina]], United States and sells its vehicles and products via 400 franchised dealerships located throughout the country. For the U.S. market, Kymco offers 10 scooters, five side by sides, 12 ATVs and a small displacement motorcycle in its line of products. Kymco was the official Scooter and ATV for the [[NHRA]]<ref name=NHRA>{{cite web | url=http://www.nhra.com/story/2009/12/10/kymco-usa-named-official-scooter-and-atv-of-nhra-/ | title=KYMCO USA named Official Scooter and ATV of NHRA | work=[[NHRA]] News | date=10 December 2009 | accessdate=2 January 2015 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://archive.today/20150102015832/http://www.nhra.com/story/2009/12/10/kymco-usa-named-official-scooter-and-atv-of-nhra-/ | archivedate=2 January 2015 }}</ref> and with Gray Motorsports primary sponsor of the [[2014 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nhra.com/story/2014/2/26/kymco-gray-sponsorship/ | title=KYMCO USA, Gray Motorsports ink multirace primary sponsorship | work=NHRA Story | date=26 February 2014 | accessdate=2 January 2015 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://archive.today/20150102015820/http://www.nhra.com/story/2014/2/26/kymco-gray-sponsorship/ | archivedate=2 January 2015 }}</ref>

== Ionex Ecosystem ==
Ionex is an electric mobility ecosystem developed by Kymco in 2018,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Kymco’s new Ionex BMU, BaaS will boost electric scooter adoption |url=https://www.sae.org/news/2023/12/kymco-ionex-batteries |access-date=2024-10-31 |website=www.sae.org |language=en}}</ref> designed to enhance the adoption of [[Electric motorcycles and scooters|electric scooters and motorcycles]]. Significantly expanded [[EICMA]] 2023,<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Meet Kymco Ionex, The EV Platform That Will Power Future LiveWire Bikes |url=https://www.rideapart.com/news/698746/kymco-ionex-livewire-swappable-batteries/ |access-date=2024-10-31 |website=RideApart.com |language=en}}</ref> the Ionex program consists of three key components:

=== Ionex Energy Stations ===
These stations facilitate quick [[Battery energy storage system|battery]] swapping, allowing riders to exchange depleted batteries for fully charged ones.<ref name=":1" />

=== Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) ===
This model enables users to rent Ionex batteries, reducing concerns about battery ownership and health. When batteries degrade, they can be recycled and replaced with new ones, which lowers upfront costs for consumers.<ref name=":0" />

=== Battery Metering Unit (BMU) ===
This unit standardizes battery technology across various manufacturers, allowing integration into different electric vehicle designs. It enables features like keyless start and over-the-air firmware updates.<ref name=":0" />

==See also==
* [[SYM Motors]]
* [[List of companies of Taiwan]]
* [[List of Taiwanese automakers]]
* [[Automotive industry in Taiwan]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Kwang Yang Motor}}
*{{Official website}}

{{Automotive industry in Taiwan}}
{{Motorcycles}}
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