Kymco Xciting R AFI 500 vs Yamaha Night Max ABS (2008)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKymco Xciting R AFI 500Yamaha Night Max ABS
Model year20082007
Price
Engine499 cc499 cc
Horsepower35 hp43 hp
Torque39 Nm45 Nm
Weight215 kg212 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-15 / 150/70-14 120/70-M14 / 160/60-M15

Kymco Xciting R AFI 500 vs Yamaha Night Max ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco Xciting R AFI 500 and the Yamaha Night Max ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco Xciting R AFI 500 brings 35 hp 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: