Real Talk - Owning and Riding the Kymco 500 UTV

I've spent a lot of time looking at side-by-sides lately, and the kymco 500 utv keeps popping up as a surprisingly capable machine for anyone who doesn't want to drop the price of a small SUV on a toy. It's one of those brands that people sometimes overlook because they're busy staring at the flashy marketing from Polaris or Can-Am, but if you actually talk to folks who own them, you'll hear a different story. Kymco has been building engines for a long time, and their 500cc class utility vehicle—often known as the UXV 500—is a bit of a workhorse that doesn't get enough credit. ...

May 27, 2026 · 7 min · Robson Moncho