Kymco Xciting 250 i vs Linhai Aeolus 260 (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco Xciting 250 istacks up against the Linhai Aeolus 260. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKymco Xciting 250 iLinhai Aeolus 260
Model year20072023
Price$2,399
Engine251 cc257 cc
Horsepower17 hp
Torque21 Nm20 Nm
Weight190 kg168 kg
Seat height29 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic
Tires120/70-15 / 150/70-14 110/90-12 / 130/70-12

Kymco Xciting 250 i vs Linhai Aeolus 260 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco Xciting 250 i and the Linhai Aeolus 260 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco Xciting 250 i brings its published horsepower in a 190 kg package, while the Linhai Aeolus 260 counters with 17 hp at 168 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: