Kymco Xciting 500 i vs Yamaha Black Max (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco Xciting 500 istacks up against the Yamaha Black Max. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKymco Xciting 500 iYamaha Black Max
Model year20072007
Price
Engine499 cc499 cc
Horsepower44 hp
Torque40 Nm48 Nm
Weight215 kg205 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-15 / 150/70-14 120/70-M14 / 160/60-M15

Kymco Xciting 500 i vs Yamaha Black Max — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco Xciting 500 i and the Yamaha Black Max usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco Xciting 500 i brings its published horsepower in a 215 kg package, while the Yamaha Black Max counters with 44 hp at 205 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: