UM Xpeed-250i vs Kymco Xciting AFI 250 (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the UM Xpeed-250istacks up against the Kymco Xciting AFI 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecUM Xpeed-250iKymco Xciting AFI 250
Model year20092008
Price$4,299
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower24 hp16 hp
Torque21 Nm
Weight165 kg185 kg
Seat height30 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity2.9 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-13 / 140/60-14 120/70-15 / 150/70-14

UM Xpeed-250i vs Kymco Xciting AFI 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the UM Xpeed-250i and the Kymco Xciting AFI 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the UM Xpeed-250i brings 24 hp in a 165 kg package, while the Kymco Xciting AFI 250 counters with 16 hp at 185 kg.

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: