Isotlar Motor takes over KYMCO in Turkey, eyes local Skytown production
Isotlar Motor, part of Isotlar Group, has taken over exclusive distribution in Turkey for Taiwanese motorcycle maker KYMCO. Sales and service operations are set to begin in November, with plans to build some models, led by the Skytown, in Turkey.
Turkey's motorcycle market is seeing a significant change in distribution. KYMCO's exclusive representation in Turkey will now be handled by İsotlar Motor, which operates under the İsotlar Grup umbrella. The agreement covers not only imports and sales but also after-sales service and, in the future, local production.
The new structure is expected to take effect in November, meaning KYMCO owners in Turkey will deal with a new partner for sales and service.
Skytown could be built in Turkey
The most notable aspect of the partnership is its production dimension. İsotlar Motor has begun preparations to manufacture the Skytown, one of the brand's popular models, along with several other models from the lineup in Turkey. Details on which models will go into production and on what timeline have not yet been disclosed.
The company is no stranger to this field. In addition to serving as Peugeot Motocycles' distributor in Turkey, İsotlar Motor also carries out licensed production for the brand. The KYMCO deal stands out as a step that will strengthen the company's identity as both a distributor and a manufacturer.
A partnership between two long-established companies
Founded in Taiwan in 1964, KYMCO is today among the international motorcycle manufacturers with a broad product range, operating in 100 countries. İsotlar Grup, which celebrated its 60th anniversary last year, aims to expand its presence in the motorcycle sector through the partnership.
Emre Acar, the İsotlar Grup executive board member responsible for motorcycle operations, highlighted KYMCO's international expertise and the brand's growth potential in Turkey. Acar said the company continues to develop its identity as a manufacturer, adding that its goals are to provide KYMCO owners with uninterrupted after-sales service and to contribute to competition in the market by producing new models.
How the change in distributor and the local production plan will affect KYMCO's product availability, service network and sales in Turkey is expected to become clearer in the coming months.
This article was compiled with the help of AI from information published by Otoaktüel.
