Ducati 500 GTL vs Kymco Xciting 500 RI ABS (2017)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 500 GTLstacks up against the Kymco Xciting 500 RI ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Ducati 500 GTL | Kymco Xciting 500 RI ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 1976 | 2017 |
| Price | — | $5,999 |
| Engine | 497 cc | 499 cc |
| Horsepower | 35 hp | 38 hp |
| Torque | — | 41 Nm |
| Weight | — | 210 kg |
| Seat height | — | 30 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.0 L | 3.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Dual disc | Double disc. ABS |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake | Single disc. ABS |
| Tires | 3.25-18 / 3.50-18 | 120/70-15 / 150/70-14 |
Ducati 500 GTL vs Kymco Xciting 500 RI ABS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Ducati 500 GTL and the Kymco Xciting 500 RI ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 500 GTL brings 35 hp, while the Kymco Xciting 500 RI ABS counters with 38 hp at 210 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: