Kymco Xciting 500RI vs Yamaha TMAX White Max (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKymco Xciting 500RIYamaha TMAX White Max
Model year20122010
Price
Engine499 cc499 cc
Horsepower43 hp
Torque45 Nm
Weight212 kg
Seat height30 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. ABSDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc
Tires120/70-15 / 150/70-14 120/70-15 / 160/60-15

Kymco Xciting 500RI vs Yamaha TMAX White Max — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco Xciting 500RI and the Yamaha TMAX White Max 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 White Max counters with 43 hp.

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: