Yamaha TMAX Tech Max ABS vs Kymco Xciting R AFI 500 (2011)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha TMAX Tech Max ABSstacks up against the Kymco Xciting R AFI 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha TMAX Tech Max ABS | Kymco Xciting R AFI 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 499 cc | 499 cc |
| Horsepower | 43 hp | 35 hp |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Weight | 210 kg | 215 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | 31 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.0 L | 3.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Anti-lock braking | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Anti-lock braking | Single disc |
| Tires | 120/70-15 / 160/60-15 | 120/70-15 / 150/70-14 |
Yamaha TMAX Tech Max ABS vs Kymco Xciting R AFI 500 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha TMAX Tech Max ABS and the Kymco Xciting R AFI 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha TMAX Tech Max ABS brings 43 hp in a 210 kg package, while the Kymco Xciting R AFI 500 counters with 35 hp 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: