Yamaha TMAX - A vs Kymco Xciting 500 (2006)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha TMAX - AKymco Xciting 500
Model year20062004
Price——
Engine499 cc499 cc
Horsepower44 hp42 hp
Torque48 Nm44 Nm
Weight205 kg200 kg
Seat height31 mm—
Fuel capacity4.2 L—
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-M14 / 160/60-M15 120/70-15 / 150/70-14

Yamaha TMAX - A vs Kymco Xciting 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha TMAX - A and the Kymco Xciting 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha TMAX - A brings 44 hp in a 205 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: