Kymco Xciting 500 i vs Yamaha Night Max ABS (2007)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco Xciting 500 istacks up against the Yamaha Night Max ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Kymco Xciting 500 i | Yamaha Night Max ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2007 | 2007 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 499 cc | 499 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 43 hp |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Weight | 215 kg | 212 kg |
| Seat height | — | 31 mm |
| Fuel capacity | — | 3.7 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Tires | 120/70-15 / 150/70-14 | 120/70-M14 / 160/60-M15 |
Kymco Xciting 500 i vs Yamaha Night Max ABS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Kymco Xciting 500 i and the Yamaha Night Max ABS 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 Night Max ABS counters with 43 hp at 212 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: