Yamaha TMAX Tech Max ABS vs Kymco Xciting 500RI (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha TMAX Tech Max ABSstacks up against the Kymco Xciting 500RI. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha TMAX Tech Max ABS | Kymco Xciting 500RI |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 499 cc | 499 cc |
| Horsepower | 43 hp | — |
| Torque | 46 Nm | — |
| Weight | 210 kg | 212 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | 30 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.0 L | 3.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Anti-lock braking | Double disc. ABS |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Anti-lock braking | Single disc. ABS |
| Tires | 120/70-15 / 160/60-15 | 120/70-15 / 150/70-14 |
Yamaha TMAX Tech Max ABS vs Kymco Xciting 500RI — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha TMAX Tech Max ABS and the Kymco Xciting 500RI usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha TMAX Tech Max ABS brings 43 hp in a 210 kg package, 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: