Yamaha TMAX Hyper Roland Sands vs Kymco Xciting 500RI (2013)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha TMAX Hyper Roland SandsKymco Xciting 500RI
Model year20132012
Price
Engine499 cc499 cc
Weight212 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. ABS
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS
Tires120/70-15 / 160/60-15 120/70-15 / 150/70-14

Yamaha TMAX Hyper Roland Sands vs Kymco Xciting 500RI — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha TMAX Hyper Roland Sands and the Kymco Xciting 500RI usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha TMAX Hyper Roland Sands brings its published horsepower, while the Kymco Xciting 500RI counters with its own power figure at 212 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: