Kymco Xciting 500 RI ABS vs Yamaha TMAX ABS (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco Xciting 500 RI ABSstacks up against the Yamaha TMAX ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKymco Xciting 500 RI ABSYamaha TMAX ABS
Model year20172014
Price$5,999
Engine499 cc499 cc
Horsepower38 hp
Torque41 Nm
Weight210 kg
Seat height30 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. ABSSingle disc. ABS
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc. ABS
Tires120/70-15 / 150/70-14 120/70-H15 / 160/60-H15

Kymco Xciting 500 RI ABS vs Yamaha TMAX ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco Xciting 500 RI ABS and the Yamaha TMAX ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco Xciting 500 RI ABS brings 38 hp in a 210 kg package, while the Yamaha TMAX ABS counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: