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: