Colonial Motors rolls out Kymco DownTown as new era of sports touring

Colonial Motors Managing Director Mohan Rathnayake launching the new motor bike

Colonial Motors Managing Director Mohan Rathnayake handing over the key to first customer I.M. Irshan

Colonial Motors (Ceylon) Ltd., in partnership with KYMCO, one of the leading power sports brands in the world, launched DownTown, a premium range of Mid-Range Maxi Scooters in Sri Lanka. 

Symbolising power and prestige, DownTown is a true testament to the brand promise of Kymco as being ‘Better Than Best’. Kymco DownTown 3S0i and 12Si will herald a new era of long range sports touring with utmost comfort and convenience. Colonial Motors (Ceylon) Ltd. (CMCL) has been appointed the authorised distributor for Kymco motorcycles in Sri Lanka.

KYMCO is the abbreviation and a Global Brand under Kwang Yang Motor Company, headquartered in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. KYMCO’s mission is to create personal vehicles that go above and beyond to give customers the most exhilarating yet comfortable riding experience for everyday life. Kymco’s current product portfolio includes scooters, motorcycles, mobility scooters, ATVs and utility vehicles. KYMCO also manufactures engines for BMW and scooters for Kawasaki. The brand is currently present in over 100 countries worldwide.

KYMCO Downtown offers Sri Lankan motorists a novel riding experience that combines the convenience of a touring scooter with the appearance and strength of a sport bike. For the past decade, Sri Lankan two-wheeler market has been saturated with Indian motorcycle brands and therefore the introduction of Kymco DownTown will set the precedence for premium long range high end scooters in the country.

The DownTown, first announced in 2009, was an overnight sensation and an immediate top seller with over 100,000 units sold in over 40 countries. The latest edition of this touring masterpiece features a broad front fairing design and heightened front screen to provide enhanced weather protection allowing a comfortable ride in any weather or climatic conditions. The plush yet hard-wearing ergonomic seating provides the rider and pillion passenger maximum comfort, perfect for long distance rides. The rigid chassis, the comfortable spaces and the new GS-SC engine with increased performance, promise absolute versatility, comfort and low fuel consumption, both in and out of the city.

The contemporary instrumentation cluster is illuminated with bright LED lighting and features an intuitive multi-function display – speedometer, odometer, trip meter, fuel gauge, water temp, air temp, voltage gauge, oil gauge and emergency light. Efficient four-stroke engine delivers responsive power and the advanced electronic fuel injection is mapped to deliver an even low down power while maintaining consistent fuel economy. The extra power of Kymco DownTown was implemented with the environment in mind, as it complies with Eur04 emissions standard.

The chassis is brimmed with telescopic Shock Absorber up front and a double swing with five-step adjustable suspension and a braking setup that’s supplemented with Dual Bosch ABS. Well suited for the streets of Sri Lanka, DownTown features large 37mm telescopic Shock Absorber that reduces road vibration and improves cornering and handling. It is also brimmed with a large 12.S-litre fuel tank as well.

Both DownTown 3S0i and 12Si features twin halogen head lamps paired with an equally stylish automotive grade dual diamond shape taillight with LED guide light for better visibility and safety. There are two glove compartments in the dash with one primed with a USB charging port as well. The large under-seat storage space has sufficient room for two full face helmets whilst the instrument panel features a digital LCD multi-info screen to supplement its analogue speedometer and rev-counter. Colonial Motors Ceylon states that the time is right to launch the Mid-Range Maxi Scooter in Sri Lanka.

Established in 1909, CMCL is a diverse business entity with passion and experience in retailing premium automobiles in the Sri Lankan market. After the economic downturn of the recent past, Sri Lanka is currently encountering financial growth and trends reflect that Lankan youth aspire to own and experience international premium brands. The introduction of Kymco Downtown will serve the aspirations of Sri Lankan youth by catering to bike enthusiasts, imparting uniqueness and creating a differentiated prestige image to its riders.

The DownTown 350i and 125i will be available through showrooms of Colonial Motors and its authorised dealers, with plans of future network expansion in more geographical diverse locations in Sri Lanka, creating an outstanding customer ownership experience.

Kymco DownTown 350i goes on sale for Rs. 1,295,000 while the 125i variant is priced at Rs. 695,000.

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