Positioned in Kymco's atv motorcycle lineup, the 2017 Kymco MXU 500 IRS features a 498 cc (30.4 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 20 HP (14.6 kW) at 5,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 40.2 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the MXU 500 IRS measures 324 kg (714 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.06 HP/kg (16.2 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 840 mm (33.1 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,293 mm (50.9 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
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Power
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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