A historic list of buses operated by Kowloon Motor Bus since 1933:
NOTE: All Daimler buses have been retired.
1949-1983 Daimler A (CVG5 26ft), D1-D150 (65 buses were withdrawn by 1973, before introduction of fleet numbering system). Gardner 5LW engine, Wilson gearbox
1959-1984 Daimler B (CVG5 27 ft), D151-D260. Gardner 5LW engine, Wilson gearbox
1962-1987 Daimler C (CVG6 30 ft), D261-D330. Gardner 6LW engine, Wilson gearbox
1967-1988 Daimler D (CVG6 34 ft), D331-D350. Gardner 6LX engine, Diamatic gearbox
1969-1991 Daimler E (CVG6 34 ft), D351-D550. Gardner 6LX engine, Diamatic gearbox
1969-1988 Daimler F (CVG6 30 ft), D551-D665. Gardner 6LX engine, Diamatic gearbox
1973-1984 Daimler CCG6 (27 ft), 2D1-2D3. Gardner 6LW engine, Guy gearbox; later Gardner 6LX engine, Diamatic gearbox
1973-1983 Daimler CVG6 (30 ft, second-hand), 2D4-2D7. Gardner 6LX engine, Diamatic gearbox
1974-1994 Daimler/Leyland Fleetline (33 ft, Metal Sections body), D666-D814, D816-D887, D889-D930, D932-D962, D965-D967. Gardner 6LXB engine, SCG 4-speed gearbox
1976-1995 Daimler/Leyland Fleetline (33 ft, BACo body), D815, D963-D964, D968-D1115. Gardner 6LXB engine, SCG 4-speed gearbox
1976-1994 Leyland Fleetline FE33AGR (33 ft, KMB body), D888 & D931
1981-1990 Daimler Fleetline CRL6 (30 ft, ex-London DMS-class), 1981-1990, 2D8-2D107, Leyland O.680 engine, Diamatic gearbox
Leyland (1926-2011)
NOTE: All Leyland buses have been retired.
1961-1987 Albion Victor VT17AL, L1-L86, L270-L276, L278 (+7)
1963-1984 Albion Victor VT23L, L87-L185, L277
1965-1987 Albion Chieftain CH13AXL, L186-L219 (+1)
1970-1992 Albion Viking EVK41XL, L220-L269. Leyland EO.401 engine, Leyland GB277 gearbox
1973-1981 Leyland Titan PD3/5, 2L1-2L8
1973-1979 Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1, 2L9-2L79
1975-1988 Albion Viking EVK55CL Coach, CA1-CA66, CA68-CA77, CA79-CA102. Leyland EO.401 engine, Leyland GB277 gearbox
1976-1992 Albion Viking EVK55CL, L279-L308. Leyland EO.401 engine, Leyland GB277 gearbox
1976-1992 Albion Viking EVK41L, L309-L312. Leyland EO.401 engine, Leyland GB277 gearbox
1976-1982 Leyland (Guy) Victory J, G1-G4. Gardner 6LX Engine, Leyland gearbox
1979-1998 Leyland (Guy) Victory 2, G5-G543. Gardner 6LXB Engine, Voith DIWA851 gearbox
1981-1983 Leyland (Guy) Victory 2 air-conditioned, 1981-1983, No code (subsequently G544 following removal of air-conditioner, 1983-1998). Gardner 6LXB Engine, Voith DIWA851 gearbox
1981-1999 Leyland Olympian 10.3m, BL1 (BL probably stands for Bristol Leyland)
1981-1999 Leyland B45 (10.3m), BL2-BL3. Gardner 6LXB engine, Voith DIWA851 gearbox
1982-2003 Leyland Olympian 12m, 3BL1-3BL163. Gardner 6LXCT engine, Voith DIWA851 gearbox
1983-2002 Leyland Olympian 9.5m, BL4-BL123
1986-2011 Leyland Olympian 11m, S3BL1-S3BL470
1988-2011 Leyland Olympian air-conditioned, AL1-AL150. Cummins LT10-B245 engine, ZF 4HP500 gearbox.
NOTE: All MCW buses have been retired.
1999- Volvo Super Olympian (B10TL) 12m air-conditioned , 3ASV1-3ASV48, 3ASV50-3ASV180, 3ASV182-3ASV303, 3ASV305-3ASV310, 3ASV312-3ASV492. Volvo D10A-285 engine, ZF 4HP590/5HP590 gearbox
2001- Volvo Super Olympian 10.6m air-conditioned , ASV1-ASV100. Volvo D10A-285 engine, ZF 5HP590 gearbox
2003- Volvo Super Olympian (Wright-bodied) 12m air-conditioned , AVW1-AVW54, AVW56-AVW100. Volvo D10A-285 engine, ZF 5HP590 gearbox
2004- Volvo B9TL (Volgren-bodied demonstrator) 12m air-conditioned , AVD1. Volvo D9A-300 engine later changed to Volvo D9B-310, ZF 6HP592C gearbox
2005- Volvo B9TL (Alexander Dennis Enviro500-bodied) 12m air-conditioned , AVBE1-AVBE86. Volvo D9A-300 or D9A-340 engine, ZF 6HP592C or Voith DIWA864.5D4 gearbox
2005- Volvo B9TL (Wright-bodied) 12m air-conditioned , AVBW1-AVBW28, AVBW30-AVBW64 except AVBW29. Volvo D9A-300 engine, ZF 6HP592C or Voith DIWA864.5D4 gearbox
2010- Volvo B9TL (Wright Eclipse Gemini 2-bodied, Euro V) 12m air-conditioned , AVBWU1-AVBWU423. Volvo D9B-310 engine, ZF 6AP1403B8 (EcoLife) gearbox
2010- Volvo B7RLE (MCV Evolution-bodied) air-conditioned , AVC1-AVC70. Volvo D7E290 engine, ZF 6HP504CN gearbox, Vogelitize seats, Hanover route display
2010- Volvo B9TL (Wright Eclipse Gemini 2-bodied, Euro V) 10.6m air-conditioned , AVBWS1. Volvo D9B-310 engine, ZF 6AP1403B8 (EcoLife) gearbox
2014- Volvo B9TL (Wright Eclipse Gemini 2-bodied, Euro V) 12.8m air-conditioned , 3AVBWU1-3AVBWU2. Volvo D9B-310 engine, ZF 6AP1403B8 (EcoLife) gearbox
1984-1988 Volvo B10MD, VMD1. Volvo THD100EC engine and Voith DIWA851 gearbox. (Seriously damaged by fire)
1994-2013 Volvo Olympian 11m, AV1-86. Cummins L10-B252 engine.
1994-2012 Volvo Olympian 12m, 3AV1-50. Cummins L10-B252 engine.
1995-2015 Volvo Olympian 11m, AV87-AV231, Volvo TD102KF（Euro 1） or Volvo D10A-245 engine.
1995-2014 Volvo Olympian 12m, 3AV51-120. Volvo TD102KF（Euro 1） engine.
1996-2015 Volvo Olympian 12m, 3AV121-170. Volvo TD102KF（Euro 1） engine.
1995-2012 Volvo Olympian 11m (without a/c), S3V1-30. Cummins LTA10 engine, ZF 4HP500 gearbox
1997-2016 Volvo Olympian 11m air-conditioned, AV366-AV531. Volvo D10A-245 engine, ZF 4HP500/Voith DIWA863 gearbox
1997-2016 Volvo Olympian 11m, AV232-AV365. Volvo D10A-245 engine, ZF 4HP500/Voith DIWA863 gearbox
1997-2015 Volvo Olympian 12m, 3AV171-3AV348, Volvo D10A-245 engine. (3AV269 was seriously damaged in arson attack on 13 Sep 2011)
1999-2012 Volvo Super Olympian 12m, 3ASV49, 3ASV181, 3ASV304 and 3ASV311. (Seriously damaged by fire)
2004-2008 Volvo Super Olympian (Wright-bodied) 12m air-conditioned, AVW55 (Seriously damaged by fire on 31 Mar 2008)
2006-2009 Volvo B9TL (Wright Eclipse Gemini-bodied) air-conditioned, AVBW29. (Seriously damaged by fire on 10 Dec 2008)
1997- Dennis Dominator 6x2 12m air-conditioned, 3AD84-3AD170
1997- Dennis Trident 12m air-conditioned , ATR1-ATR495 except ATR6, ATR54, ATR98, ATR195 and ATR358
1999- Dennis Dominator 6x2 9.9m air-conditioned, ADS186-ADS235
1999- Dennis Trident 10.6m air-conditioned , ATS1-ATS150 except ATS36. Cummins M11-305E21/ISMe335-30 engine, Voith DIWA863.3/DIWA864.3/ZF 5HP602 gearbox
2003- Alexander Dennis Enviro500 12m air-conditioned , ATE1-ATE271, except ATE180
2006 / 2009-2011 - Alexander Dennis Enviro500 (Euro IV) 12m air-conditioned , ATEU1-36 (ATEU1 originally numbered ATE257, reemerged as a Euro V-engined bus in February 2009)
2010 / 2012 - Alexander Dennis Enviro400 air-conditioned , ATSE1-51. Cummins ISL8.9E5320B engine, ZF EcoLife 6AP1403B8(ATSE1)/Voith DIWA 864.5D4(ATSE2-51) gearbox
2011- Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Dart air-conditioned , AAU1-AAU30
2011- Alexander Dennis Enviro500 (Euro V) 12m air-conditioned , ATEE1-ATEE5
2013- Alexander Dennis Enviro500 MMC (Euro V) 12m air-conditioned , ATENU1-ATENU802, 840. Cummins ISL8.9e5 340B engine, ZF EcoLife 6AP1700B/Voith DIWA 864.5 gearbox
2013- Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Dart air-conditioned (single door) , AAS1-AAS11
2014- Alexander Dennis Enviro500 MMC (Euro V) 12.8m air-conditioned , 3ATENU1-3ATENU42.
2014- Alexander Dennis Enviro500 MMC hybrid (Euro VI) 12m air-conditioned , ATH1-ATH3.
2015- Alexander Dennis Enviro500 MMC (Euro V facelift) 12m air-conditioned , ATENU803-ATENU839, 841-. Cummins ISL8.9e5 340B engine, ZF EcoLife 6AP1700B/Voith DIWA 864.5 gearbox
1952-1969 Dennis Pax non air-conditioned, No code
1977-2000 Dennis Jubilant, N1-N364
1980-1983 Dennis Jubilant air-conditioned, No code (subsequently N364 following removal of air-conditioner, 1983-1998)
1982-2003 Dennis Dragon 12m, 3N1-3N191
1983-2001 Dennis Dominator, DM1-DM40
1985-2001 Dennis Falcon air-conditioned, FD1-FD20 / renumbered as AF1-AF19 in 1991 (FD7 was retired in 1989 before renumbering due to fire)
1986-2012 Dennis Dragon 11m, S3N1-S3N370
1990-2015 Dennis Dragon/Dominator 6x2 11m air-conditioned, AD1-AD360
1990-2014 Dennis Dart 9m air-conditioned, AA1-AA48
1993-2010 Dennis Lance air-conditioned, AN1-AN24
1993-2015 Dennis Dominator 6x2 air-conditioned 9.9m, ADS1-ADS185
1996-2015 Dennis Dart SLF air-conditioned, AA49-AA60
2003-2014 Dennis Dart SLF 10.7m air-conditioned , AA64
1997-2015 Dennis Dragon air-conditioned 12m, 3AD1-3AD83
1997-2015 Dennis Trident 12m, ATR6, ATR54, ATR98, ATR195 and ATR358 (Seriously damaged by fire)
2000-2008 Dennis Trident 10.6m, ATS36 (Seriously damaged by fire)
2004-2008 Alexander Dennis Enviro500, ATE180 (Seriously damaged by fire)'
2003-2016 Dennis Dart SLF 10.7m air-conditioned , AA61-AA63, AA65-AA70 (Second hand buses from New World First Bus, there being no "2AA", manufactured in 1998). Cummins 6BT engine, Allison AT545 gearbox
NOTE: All Mitsubishi Fuso buses have been retired.
NOTE: All buses below except the VDL DB300 and the Youngman JNP6122UC have been retired.
1947-1969 Tilling-Stevens K5LA7 No code
1963-1987 AEC Regent V (34 ft), A1-A210, AEC AV690 engine, AEC gearbox
1973-1983 AEC Regent V (30 ft), 2A1-2A28, Gardner 6LX engine, SCG GB340 gearbox
1970-1980 Seddon Pennine 4, S1-S93 (+7), Perkins V8-510 engine, manual gearbox
1975-1980 Bedford YRQ, CB67, CB78
1983-2002 Mercedes-Benz O305 double-decker, ME1-ME41, Mercedes-Benz OM407h engine, Mercedes-Benz W3D-080/R gearbox
1987-1997 Toyota Coaster HB30 air-conditioned, AT1-AT91, Toyota 2H engine, Toyota gearbox
1990-1993 Hino RK176K air-conditioned coach, AH1-AH25, Hino H107C engine, Hino gearbox
2013 BYD K9A (CK6120LGEV) electric bus (evaluation only)
2014- VDL DB300, AMC1
2014-2016 Yutong ZK6128HG1, AYT1
2015- Youngman JNP6122UC, AYM1
D26-4961: Daimler CVG5DD with exposed radiator
A19-AD4807, A165-AD7156: AEC Regent V
D430-AD7336: Daimler CVG6LX-34
L308: Albion Viking EVK55CL
ME20-DF9705, ME30-DG5344, ME37-DG5717: Mercedes Benz O305,non A/C
S3N255-EU9551, S3N370-GD605: Dennis Dragon 11m,non A/C
3N4-DA6422, 3N26-DC1148, 3N80-DD9774: Dennis Dragon 12m,non A/C
AA1-EP5213: Dennis Dart 9m A/C
AL1-DX2437: Leyland Olympian A/C
S3V26-GL258: Volvo Olympian, non A/C
S3BL341-EC2408, S3BL381-EH4005: Leyland Olympian non A/C
S3M223-EH2940, S3M233-EH8559, S3M248-EL7383, S3M249-EL7659, S3M253-EL8061: MCW Metrobus non A/C
