Kymco Xciting 500RI vs Yamaha TMAX 500 Special Edition (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco Xciting 500RIstacks up against the Yamaha TMAX 500 Special Edition. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Kymco Xciting 500RI | Yamaha TMAX 500 Special Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2007 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 499 cc | 499 cc |
| Weight | 212 kg | 205 kg |
| Seat height | 30 mm | 31 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 3.4 L | 3.7 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS | Single disc |
| Tires | 120/70-15 / 150/70-14 | 120/70-14 / 160/60-15 |
Kymco Xciting 500RI vs Yamaha TMAX 500 Special Edition — which should you buy?
Picking between the Kymco Xciting 500RI and the Yamaha TMAX 500 Special Edition usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco Xciting 500RI brings its published horsepower in a 212 kg package, while the Yamaha TMAX 500 Special Edition counters with its own power figure 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: