2012 KYMCO MXU 500i IRS 4x4

2012 KYMCO MXU 500i IRS 4x4 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
MSRP
$6,999
Type
Utility
Insurance
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Model Type
Utility
MSRP
$6,999
Dealers
Warranty
12
Insurance
Generic Type (Primary)
Utility
Manufacturer Country
Taiwan
Introduction Year
2012
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
KYMCO
Display Name
MXU 500i IRS 4x4
Year
2012
Make
Kymco
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
36 / 26.9
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
92 / 3.62
Stroke (mm/in)
75 / 2.96
Displacement (cc/ci)
498.5 / 30.4
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Primary Drive (Front Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Belt
Reverse
Yes
Hi / Low Range
Yes
Wheels Composition
Steel
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Front Tire Diameter (in)
25
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
25
Chromed
No
Front Tire Width
8
Front Wheel Diameter
12
Rear Tire Width
10
Rear Wheel Diameter
12
Front Tire (Full Spec)
AT 25 X 8-12
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
AT 25 X 10-12
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Suspension Type
Independent Double A-Arm
Front Travel (in/mm)
7.5 / 190.5
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Front Stabilizer Bar
Yes
Rear Suspension Type
Independent Double A-Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
7.5 / 190.5
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Yes
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Type
Manual
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.25
Width (in/mm)
48 / 1219.2
Height (in/mm)
47 / 1193.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)
51 / 1295.4
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
9.5 / 241.3
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
3
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
661 / 299.8
Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs)
1050 / 476.3
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.7 / 17.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.79
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
31.8 / 807.7
Number Of Seats
1
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
Yes
Shock Cover
No
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Front Bumper
Standard
Front Fender Flairs
Standard
Rear Fender Flairs
Standard
A-Arm Skid Plate (Front/Rear)
No / No
Bash Plate (Front/Rear)
Yes / No
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Hour Meter
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Rear Hitch
Standard
Driveline Type
Selectable 4X2 / 4X4
Number Of Driveline Modes
2
Rear Unlocking Differential
No
Rear Solid Axle
No
Differential Lock Location
Front
Power Outlet
Standard
Capacity (lbs/kgs)
100 / 45.4
Fender Storage
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Metallic
No
User Reviews
3 reviews
  • Quality is definitely there BUT.
    By Mike (I am an Owner) on Aug 10, 2017

    Bought a used 2012 mouth 500 IRS with 400 miles, fit n finish is top notch . This thing is very comfortable and quite the looker , operation is flawless . I would say it rides and feels Suzuki like , howerever there are some complaints. This bike needs more power ! It feels very sluggish for a ...

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  • sceptical but sold
    By Nigel (I am an Owner) on Mar 30, 2015

    Was shopping around for a few months for a smaller (300cc) trail machine for occasional use. Didn't take long to discover Kymco builds for Kawasaki, yamaha, Artic cat, and has been building Honda engines for 30 years. Bought a pre-owed 2012 500irs from a senior with about 300 miles on it. Works flawlessly, ...

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  • junk
    By ron (I am an Owner) on Aug 13, 2014

    I bought a 2012 kymco irs 500 and Dec 28 2013 never rode it Sept for on the trailer noticed a week later there was a leak brought it back was in the shop for a month brought it home woke up next day still leaking brought it back to the shop had it 3 weeks still didn't fix the problem brought it to ...

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