KYMCO KRV 180 TCS / KRV Moto — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
175.1cc Liquid-Cooled Single SOHC 4-Valve (Chassis-Mounted PTM Belt Drive) · Source: KYMCO KRV 180 TCS / KRV Moto (2021–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the KYMCO KRV 180 TCS / KRV Moto (2021–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2021–Present KYMCO KRV 180 TCS / KRV Moto (chassis SA35AA/F0-A0) requires 0.8 L (0.85 US qt) of SAE 10W-40 (JASO MB, API SJ/SL Synthetic 10W-40) engine oil for a drain-only change and 0.9 L (0.95 US qt) with filter service (15421-KHE7-900 (Strainer Screen)). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 175 kPa / 1.75 bar / 25 PSI front (110/70-13 48P) and 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI rear (130/70-13 63P), paired with 1× NGK CPR7EA-9 spark plug(s) and a YTX7A-BS / GTZ8V battery.
Drain only: 0.8 L (0.85 US qt)
R 200 kPa (2.00 bar)
Est. Range: ~252 km (157 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Dry Centrifugal CVT Belt Drive |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-40 (Alt: SAE 5W-50) · JASO MB · API SJ/SL Synthetic 10W-40 |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 0.8 L (0.85 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 0.9 L (0.95 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 1 L (1.06 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 15421-KHE7-900 (Strainer Screen) |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold upright on level ground; rest dipstick UNTHREADED on filler neck (do NOT screw in) |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 25 N·m (18.4 lb-ft / 2.55 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
| Final Drive / Bevel Gear Oil | 150 ml (0.15 L) — SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil (150 ml transmission case) |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 110/70-13 48P · Rear: 130/70-13 63P (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 175 kPa / 1.75 bar / 25 PSI Rear: 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 185 kPa / 1.85 bar / 27 PSI Rear: 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK CPR7EA-9 × 1 (Gap: 0.7–0.8 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTX7A-BS / GTZ8V (12V 6.5–7.0Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | Exposed Carbon/Aramid Secondary Toothed Belt — Check deflection and clean grit |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · OAT ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 175 cc · 17 hp @ 8,000 rpm · 15.6 N·m (11.5 lb-ft) @ 6,500 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 795 mm (31.3 in) · 143 kg (315 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 7.2 L (1.9 US gal) · ~35 km/L → ~252 km (157 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 300 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 5,000 km / 5,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 10,000 km / 10,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 15,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Mini-AK550 architecture mounting the 175cc engine rigidly in the frame to drive an independent alloy swingarm via exposed toothed belt (or chain on KRV Moto).
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Dry-CVT chassis-mounted single takes 0.8–0.9 L of synthetic SAE 10W-40 JASO MB in the crankcase plus 150 ml of SAE 80W-90 in the intermediate reduction box.