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
| Spec | Kymco Xciting AFI 250 | UM Xpeed-250i |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2008 | 2009 |
| Price | — | $4,299 |
| Engine | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Horsepower | 16 hp | 24 hp |
| Torque | 21 Nm | — |
| Weight | 185 kg | 165 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | 30 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 3.4 L | 2.9 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Tires | 120/70-15 / 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:

