Yamaha Black Max ABS vs Kymco Xciting 500 (2007)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Black Max ABSKymco Xciting 500
Model year20072004
Price
Engine499 cc499 cc
Horsepower43 hp42 hp
Torque45 Nm44 Nm
Weight213 kg200 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-M14 / 160/60-M15 120/70-15 / 150/70-14

Yamaha Black Max ABS vs Kymco Xciting 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Black Max ABS and the Kymco Xciting 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Black Max ABS brings 43 hp in a 213 kg package, while the Kymco Xciting 500 counters with 42 hp at 200 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: