Kymco Xciting AFI 250 vs UM Xpeed-250i (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco Xciting AFI 250stacks up against the UM Xpeed-250i. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKymco Xciting AFI 250UM Xpeed-250i
Model year20082009
Price$4,299
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower16 hp24 hp
Torque21 Nm
Weight185 kg165 kg
Seat height32 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-15 / 150/70-14 120/70-13 / 140/60-14

Kymco Xciting AFI 250 vs UM Xpeed-250i — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco Xciting AFI 250 and the UM Xpeed-250i usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco Xciting AFI 250 brings 16 hp in a 185 kg package, while the UM Xpeed-250i counters with 24 hp at 165 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: