Long Termers: Kymco DTX360 320

Our Jono has spent the Spring and Summer with the Kymco Adventure Scooter. We’ve fitted accessories to it and enjoyed many rides with the Kymco. You may recall Jono’s ‘off’ in a ford… You can see all the videos featuring the Kymco on our YouTube Channel – just search ‘Kymco’. Now, here’s Jono’s thoughts on the Kymco DTX360 Adventure Scooter…

In ever more uncertain times, it’s difficult to be surprised. But the Kymco has blown my proverbial socks right off! I have been using it as an everyday runaround, including my short, country-lane commute to work each day. This has meant that on most days I have been giving either my son or my step-niece a lift into town, too. Two-up on a scooter that has a small single-cylinder motor was something I thought would be painfully slow and a bit bouncy.

Not the DT360X. It’s different, of course. Two-up is more than just extra weight on the brakes and motor, it’s a state of mind as well. You have more than just your safety to consider. Yes, I love to go out for a spirited blast, but with another life on the back it’s all about protection and defensive placement on the road.

Ultimately, the Kymco has proved itself fantastically sure-footed; with great feel from the brakes, and fivesteps of spring tension adjustability at the rear meaning its easy to fine-tune for a pillion or a bag full or shopping.

Loaded up, it’s a little slower away from the lights, but it was just as capable of staying up with the flow of traffic and cornering was unaffected. Bravo Kymco, this scooter is just winning me over, day by day.

It’s not all been good, though. I’ve had some battery issues – and after three days sat still, I’m more than likely going to have to jump it. That’s a pain. Particularly when you need to remove the screen and small front panel to access the battery. If this was my forever machine and not just on long-term test then I would definitely fit a trickle charger with access to the cables neatly tucked into the small glovebox on the left of the dash.

Jonathan Schofield / Seven months / 2034 miles