Yamaha TMAX 500 vs Kymco Xciting 500 i (2007)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha TMAX 500Kymco Xciting 500 i
Model year20072007
Price
Engine499 cc499 cc
Torque40 Nm
Weight205 kg215 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-14 / 160/60-15 120/70-15 / 150/70-14

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

Picking between the Yamaha TMAX 500 and the Kymco Xciting 500 i usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha TMAX 500 brings its published horsepower in a 205 kg package, while the Kymco Xciting 500 i counters with its own power figure at 215 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: