Kymco MXU 500 RL vs Polaris Scrambler 500 4X4 (2011)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco MXU 500 RLstacks up against the Polaris Scrambler 500 4X4. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Kymco MXU 500 RL | Polaris Scrambler 500 4X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2011 |
| Price | — | $6,399 |
| Engine | 498 cc | 498 cc |
| Horsepower | 24 hp | — |
| Weight | 300 kg | 254 kg |
| Seat height | 33 mm | 35 mm |
| Fuel capacity | — | 4.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Tires | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 | 23/8-12 / 22/11-10 |
Kymco MXU 500 RL vs Polaris Scrambler 500 4X4 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Kymco MXU 500 RL and the Polaris Scrambler 500 4X4 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco MXU 500 RL brings 24 hp in a 300 kg package, while the Polaris Scrambler 500 4X4 counters with its own power figure at 254 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: