Photography Suplied By Kymco
Outside of the big four Japanese and the three large North American ATV manufacturers, it's nothing short of a difficult task to grab and maintain market share in the United States ATV market. Just getting off-road enthusiasts to consider outside of the norm machinery is as grueling as driving a nail into wood with your bare hands. But there is one company outside of the major seven that has defied all odds and has begun to develop their name as a household brand in the ATV community. This company is Kymco and for 2010, they continue to stay in the gas forcefully attempting successfully to take new ground. Starting this year the new Maxxer 375 will be the flagship for Kymco. This new ATV is a crossover ATV and is split between the utility 4x4 able trail hoss and a sporty looking fast machine that is sure to please the rider who is new to the adventure of ATV riding.
Starting with bold aggressive lines in the design, the Maxxer 375 has a sharp attitude that really hides its plush interior. The Maxxer 375 is offered in blue, red, black and white with eye pleasing graphics in each color to accent the rich plastic tones. Having twin headlights make the ride at night a bit safer and brighter in the dark woods. These projector beam style lights in the center have twin halogen lights, which are located on each side of the nose panel. Selecting between high and low beams is as easy as the flip of a left bar mounted switch. The next feature for this three hundred and seventy five cubic inch Maxxer is the full floorboards that help to keep trail debris from flying up in the riders path. The molded abs plastic has integrated heel guards and a moderately sufficient peg system for maintaining good grip. The seating on this machine has a slim and tight design that brings the riders knees closer to the center of the new ride which aids the learning rider in obtaining better control during cornering and tackling harsh terrains. Saddle height is a mere 31.8 inches high with an upward sweep towards the fuel tank to keep the rider comfortable even in quick stops. Speaking of the tank, the Maxxer houses 3.96 gallons of fuel, which translates into plenty of time spent on the trail.
The suspension on the all-new Kymco Maxxer 375 is simple in design but offers adjustments to make the ride best suit the terrain and riders preferences. The now fully independent suspension is made of steel and the design gives flexibility to the travel for the front and rear of this machine. This independent dual arm setup has preload adjustable shocks that give up ten inches of ground clearance. With dual hydraulic front disc brakes on this machine and a single rear disc, stopping is never an issue. Dressed in sharp as a tack aluminum alloy custom wheels, the dress code is sure to attract attention. The 46.9-inch width of the Maxxer will allow this Kymco product to slip through the tight woods and out the other end with a great deal of ease.
Moving into the perpetual motivation of the Maxxer we found that the 375's engine has 26 horsepower and with the dual overhead cams, this four-stroke motor is designed for playtime. The liquid with fan assisted cooling system for this power-plant means that the engine is ready for hours on the trail. Controlling the power to the ground is a CVT-style shaft-driven transmission. The tranny under the bright red plastic on our test unit had low, high, and neutral with reverse for the over achiever in the seat. The beginner will have no trouble finding the gear positions as they are marked or actually embossed in the gate type shift sequenced impressions. Having the ability to shift from 2WD to 4WD on the fly is also a plus and this is where the crossover takes off. Even though the Maxxer has no racks for hauling loads, this machine can still crawl through the muck and play like the utility styled siblings in the remaining 2010 Kymco line-up. Coming in at 606 pounds this also puts the Maxxer in a weight program with the MXU.