Honda Sh 350 vs Kymco Xciting S 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Sh 350 vs Kymco Xciting S 400. Honda Sh 350: 29 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 156 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 140 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Kymco Xciting S 400: 35 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Sh 350
Kymco Xciting S 400
Horsepower (hp)
29 hp
35 hp
Torque (Nm)
31.5 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
140 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
156 kg
215 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
29 hp @ 7,500 rpm
35 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
31.5 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
38 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
140 km/h
145 km/h
Weight
156 kg (curb weight)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L real-world average)
3.5–4.2 L/100km (approx. 24–29 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Sh 350
8.0/10
"The smartest urban scooter money can buy used today."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Premium Honda build quality
+Strong underseat storage capacity
Cons
−Suspension too soft cornering
−Tiring beyond city commuting
−Fork seals wear prematurely
Kymco Xciting S 400
7.8/10
"Brilliant value maxi-scooter if parts support doesn't scare you."
Pros
+Punchy, refined twin-cylinder engine
+Premium TFT dash standard
+Excellent value versus rivals
Cons
−Thin dealer/parts network
−Windscreen buffeting at speed
−Shallow underseat storage
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