Yamaha Night Max vs Kymco Xciting 500 (2007)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Night MaxKymco Xciting 500
Model year20072004
Price
Engine499 cc499 cc
Horsepower43 hp42 hp
Torque45 Nm44 Nm
Weight208 kg200 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-M14 / 160/60-M15 120/70-15 / 150/70-14

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

Picking between the Yamaha Night Max and the Kymco Xciting 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Night Max brings 43 hp in a 208 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: