Kymco Xciting 500 vs Kymco Xciting S 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Xciting 500 vs Kymco Xciting S 400. Kymco Xciting 500: 35 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 218 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Kymco Xciting 500
Kymco Xciting S 400
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
35 hp
Torque (Nm)
41 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
218 kg
215 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
35 hp @ 7,500 rpm
35 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
41 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
38 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
145 km/h
Weight
218 kg (wet/curb weight)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5–4.2 L/100km (approx. 24–29 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kymco Xciting 500
7.5/10
"Underrated maxi-scooter that rewards buyers who do homework."
Pros
+Strong parallel-twin engine
+Excellent underseat storage capacity
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
Cons
−CVT sensitive to neglect
−Parts sourcing still patchy
−Mediocre suspension adjustment options
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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