Founded in 1964, KYMCO originally started out with technology transfer from Honda, Japan. With the technical know-how from Honda, KYMCO became one of Honda’s high quality overseas manufacturing facilities.
In 1992, KYMCO began selling products developed independently from Honda and marketed under KYMCO brand.
Global brands such as BMW, Kawasaki and Arctic Cat have also partnered with KYMCO to produce ATVs, UTVs, and motorcycles.
In the 2000s, KYMCO became the largest scooter manufacturer in Taiwan, and the fifth largest scooter manufacturer worldwide.
In early 2008, KYMCO was chosen by BMW to supply the engines for their G450 X Enduro bike.
In late 2013, Kawasaki announced that their new J300 scooter is manufactured in partnership with KYMCO.
KYMCO's headquarters are based in Spartanburg, SC.
