As the flagship model of the Gwangyang brand, the AK550 has been favored by many car enthusiasts since its launch with its excellent performance and unique design, and has extraordinary competitiveness among models in the same class.
At the Beijing Motor Show in May this year, Guangyang unveiled the new AK550 and AK550II launched it in September. Positioned as a "sports car", the new AK550II combines the high performance of a street sports car with the comfort of a station wagon, thus making the whole vehicle take a greater leap forward. In response to this positioning, AK550II has been improved and upgraded in many places, with more materials and better performance, highlighting the sportiness and humanization of science and technology.
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Exterior styling
Guangyang AK550II. fully demonstrates the combination of sports and technology in the overall appearance design, making the vehicle more modern and young and sporty.
From the front of the car, the aggressive hawkeye headlights have an angular design that is aggressive and aggressive. The extended LED light strip design not only has a good recognition, but also makes the entire front of the car look wider and lower. The turn signals on both sides are like the teeth of the abyssal maw, and the fighting style is directly full. The unique fairing design elements that mimic racing cars further enhance the positioning of the sports pedals.
Coming to the side of the body, the body lines are tough and layered, from the front side panels to the rear side panels, the lines are smooth and uncomplicated, which not only enhances the sense of sportiness, but also takes into account the aerodynamics. The trim and logo on the side panels are also well-designed and blend well with the bodywork. The exposed engine side cover, with a unique industrial aesthetic, conveys its strength that should not be underestimated.
The design of the rear of the car echoes the front of the car, with clean and aggressive lines. The full LED taillights with the double L-shaped boomerang light guide design look more modern, have a good visual impact, and are highly recognizable at night. The exhaust system adopts a high-level single-sided double-hole exhaust design, which adds a sense of power to the whole vehicle. The rear armrest has been changed from the original split design to an integrated one, which not only optimizes the visual effect, but also enhances the overall strength of the armrest.
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Three-stage adjustable mirrors
The rearview mirror of the new AK550II abandons the old "dragon whisker" style design, and instead adopts a design that is more like a model like a racing car, making it more sporty and enhancing the overall sense of quality. The clarity of the lenses is of decent quality, and the logo on it is unique, adding a touch of luxury to the vehicle.
In addition, the lens holder has three adjustable positions, which can be quickly retracted and unfolded if necessary. The feedback given during adjustment is also particularly crisp, which is the performance of solid workmanship.
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Instrument design
The instrument of AK550II continues the design of the previous generation of triple screens, which provides richer driving information to the greatest extent. Although the design is similar, it has been slightly altered in appearance and has been sleek to a certain extent. Screens on both sides clearly display vehicle speed, rpm, water temperature and other information about the vehicle. The middle screen is displayed by the Noode Internet of Vehicles system, which supports connection with mobile phones, and can realize SMS notification, navigation and car search functions, thereby improving driving safety.
It is worth mentioning that the vehicle has two modes to choose from, when switching between the two modes, the gauge will also make corresponding changes, the rain mode gauge will be displayed in blue, and in the sport mode, the gauge will change to orange, the color change makes the whole gauge appear rich, but also stimulates the senses, and is also helpful on the road. The display effect of the whole instrument is very delicate, and the clarity is completely sufficient, even if it is in direct sunlight, it can be clearly distinguished.
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Electric windshield
In addition, compared with the old model, AK550II also upgrades the electric windshield and supports stepless adjustment, which can adjust the height of the windshield in real time during driving.
When driving at high speeds, it can effectively avoid the oncoming airflow interference, quickly assist the rider to adapt to the environment, and improve the comfort of driving.
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Electric Heating Handlebar
The handlebars have also been upgraded with a three-stage thermostat for extreme use in cold weather, keeping the driver's hands warm.
In addition, the handlebar integrates operation buttons such as cruise control, mode switching, windshield switch and so on. It is worth mentioning that AK550II. With the same ignition switch as the car stop, the safety of driving is greatly improved. The overall button layout is reasonable,The display is clear enough,The texture is still at the level corresponding to this price,The feedback of the buttons is quite good。
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A new console
AK550II. The new design of the main console, the old knob switch to the new KEYLESS unlocking system, the independent button in the center of the handle is the power switch, the following piano-style keys from left to right are the fuel tank cover switch, seat cushion switch, instrument control and faucet lock, intuitive and easier to operate, and this set of the main console is directly full, the feel of the keys is also relatively silky, worthy of praise.
Console
One-click start
Proximity sensing when the key is out of power
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User-friendly seat cushion
The seat cushion has also been newly designed, and the overall appearance is simple and stylish. Compared with the old model, the front end of the seat cushion of the AK550II has been narrowed to make it more in line with human driving, and the comfort of riding has been greatly improved. The length of the entire seat cushion reaches 810mm, which is very enveloping. The padding of the seat cushion is also made of high-quality materials to provide good support, and the red cable routing and the cushion material are very well matched to give it a high-end feel.
The saddle is also very well ventilated, so you won't feel uncomfortable even if you ride for a long time. Surprisingly, the lumbar support of the AK550II is adjustable and can be adjusted according to your driving posture to get the best driving position, which is very commendable on long-distance motorcycle tours. In addition, the overall seat cushion is designed with a high base, so that more motorcyclists can easily control it.
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Plenty of storage space
In terms of storage, the seat bucket space of AK550II has a volume of 33.5L, which can put down an XL full helmet and a half helmet at the same time, which can meet the needs of one or two people in normal travel. The seat is equipped with LED lighting, which is enough to illuminate the inside of the toilet, eliminating the trouble of lighting with a handheld mobile phone. In addition, unlike other pedals, the opening of the saddle is designed to open from front to back, and is supported by two hydraulic levers, so that the opening and closing angle is large enough without worrying about the risk of falling off.
The front storage compartment has also been optimized and changed to a single storage compartment on the right side, although the number of storage compartments has been reduced, the depth of preservation is good, and it can put down a bottle of 300ML drinks and mobile phones. Inside the compartment there is a USB port for charging your phone.
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Upgrade the travel system
Compared with the old model, the tires of the AK550II have been replaced, and the old Elephant tires have been changed to Dunlop tires, using a combination of 120/70 in the front and 160/60 in the rear, which has been further improved in terms of comfort and safety after the replacement, and is more suitable for long-distance travel.
In addition, the wheel also adopts a unique design, using hollow casting lightweight aluminum ring, and blackened, and the matching of the wheel stick is also just right, the appearance is cooler, and the sense of sportiness is full.
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Shock absorption system
In terms of shock absorption, AK550II. shows its high-end quality and modern aesthetics, the inverted front suspension not only gives people a sense of luxury in appearance, its silver paint and the overall design are just right, and the comfort performance is quite good.
The rear shock absorber adopts a side-mounted rear reduction, which not only has better handling, but also takes into account comfort, which is very good. But as a sports pedal, the rear suspension is not adjustable, which is a bit of a pity.
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Braking system
In terms of braking system, Kwangyang showed great sincerity, AK550II. Equipped with two huge Brembo calipers, tightly held on floating brake discs with a diameter of 270mm, such a braking system occupies almost all the space of the entire front wheel. In addition, the brake rigidity has been retuned to reduce unsprung mass and increase braking power.
Normally, the disc brake disc of the rear wheel is generally smaller than that of the front wheel, but AK550II the brake disc of the rear wheel has also reached 260mm, and the rear brake is even added to the mechanical handbrake similar to that of a car, which is still very practical when parking on slopes. On the basis of this hardware, AK550II is also equipped with TCS system and advanced brake assist system AIBS, which greatly improves the safety performance of the vehicle.
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Lightweight frame
In terms of frame, AK550II is a double-spar frame structure, made of lightweight materials, with the characteristics of high strength and high stability, and the perfect weight ratio of 50:50 before and after, which makes it have the same attitude as a sports car in driving, highlighting a stable victory.
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dynamical system
AK550II. It is equipped with an in-line twin-cylinder DOHC8V water-cooled engine with an actual displacement of 550.4mL, which adopts a cross crankshaft design, with a maximum power of 39kW and a maximum torque of 52N·m (6000r/min) from the book data. It's not hard to see that the engine has a good performance in terms of acceleration and top speed performance.
In addition, the AK550II is also equipped with an electronic throttle, which not only makes the throttle more sensitive and linear, but also greatly improves the economic efficiency of fuel. In terms of transmission, AK550II adopts the traditional CVT gearbox, and cleverly hides the gearbox inside the frame, only the bare belt can be seen from the outside, so that the unsprung mass of the car is lighter than other pedals, so that the handling will be better, and this design maximizes the transmission efficiency.
Write at the end
Guangyang as one of the top streams in the field of domestic scooters, flagship products AK550II with Buff, much attention, in it, but also shows Guangyang's intentions and sincerity, almost all the configurations that can be given have been given, in order to take the lead in the field of domestic high-end large-displacement pedals, the goal is clearly pointed to the "sheep king" crown, the car can also afford all kinds of praise, if the budget is sufficient, this "coquettish" big sheep is very worth starting.