Everybody loves an underdog story, and we’re sitting on a good one: KYMCO’s all-new Maxxer 375 sport-utility crossover. Its fresh looks need no apology; its stable handling encourages riders to keep the throttle pinned through the twisties; its four-wheel drive makes it capable in varied conditions;...

A very compelling sport crossover, the new-for-2010 Maxxer 375 has a bold face that’s backed up by athletic performance, solid ergonomics and handling that’s the best to come out of KYMCO USA. Big features include push-button 4WD, IRS and solid, dual-lever disc brakes for sporty riding. Available...

The energetic Mongoose 300 lived at the top of KYMCO’s sport lineup until the arrival of the larger Maxxer 375 crossover. It’s a great choice for beginning sport riders seeking the look and moves of a pure-sport quad, but it has a smooth and simple CVT for taking it easy or learning the sport ropes....

It shares its looks and moves with the larger Mongoose 300, but the 250 is also a solid option for growing riders looking to break into sport-type riding, or anyone else looking for the dynamics of a sport quad. Key features include a liquid-cooled power plant that puts out 18 hp, preload-adjustable...

It’s not completely new, but KYMCO’s changes to the MXU 500 fix some issues and inject a lot of life into the company’s largest utility quad. SPECIAL OPTIONS: LE version (pictured) comes with a 2,500-pound winch, mirrors, cargo box, alloy rims, hand guards and gear-toting grips for $6,999. WHAT’S...

A great choice for utility chores, the MXU 375 also has a sporty engine for trail riding when the work is done. It has IRS for a comfortable ride, shift-on-the-fly 4WD, high and low gears, a digital dash, full racks front and rear and disc brakes all around for secure stopping power. SPECIAL OPTIONS:...

Shaft drive isn’t the only value-minded feature the MXU 300 has going for itself. This affordable little worker also comes with heavy-duty racks, brush guards, a dual A-arm front suspension, disc brakes and a CVT for easy operation and peak power at any speed. Other features include electric starting,...

Now in its sixth model year, KYMCO’s MXU 250 is powered by a four-stroke engine that puts out 18 hp, has infinite ratios from its automatic CVT, is stopped by disc brakes, has under-body brush guards, a dual A-arm front suspension, adjustable front and rear suspensions and a USFS-approved spark arrestor...

KYMCO’s smallest utility machine is one of the lowest displacement adult quads on the market. It’s “economy-minded,” and powered by an air-cooled, four-stroke mill that generates 11 hp. It’s shifted by a CVT with reverse, has electric start (with kick backup), digital gauges and a compact platform...

A detuned Mongoose 70, the smaller 50 is designed for the youngest enthusiasts, 6 or older. Safety credentials include an adjustable throttle stop, full floorboards, a low 25-inch seat height, a stable 35-inch wheelbase, CVT and lanyard switch to allow the rider’s confidence grow at the same pace as...