Kymco Xciting 400 vs Honda SilverWing 400 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco Xciting 400stacks up against the Honda SilverWing 400. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKymco Xciting 400Honda SilverWing 400
Model year20122008
Price$5,990
Engine398 cc398 cc
Horsepower35 hp36 hp
Torque37 Nm37 Nm
Weight210 kg228 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Optional ABSSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Optional ABSSingle disc
Tires120/70-15 / 150/70-14 120/80-14 / 150/70-13

Kymco Xciting 400 vs Honda SilverWing 400 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco Xciting 400 and the Honda SilverWing 400 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco Xciting 400 brings 35 hp in a 210 kg package, while the Honda SilverWing 400 counters with 36 hp at 228 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: