Kymco Xciting 500 vs Yamaha Nmax 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Xciting 500 vs Yamaha Nmax 155. 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. Yamaha Nmax 155: 15.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 127 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 125 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
Yamaha Nmax 155
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
15.1 hp
Torque (Nm)
41 Nm
13.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
218 kg
127 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
35 hp @ 7,500 rpm
15.1 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
41 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
13.9 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
125 km/h
Weight
218 kg (wet/curb weight)
127 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L typical real-world average)
2.4 L/100km or approximately 41 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
Yamaha Nmax 155
7.8/10
"A smart, reliable urban weapon if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof Blue Core engine
+Excellent underseat storage
+Composed, planted handling
Cons
−Front forks leak when neglected
−Plastics scratch embarrassingly easily
−Pillion comfort is mediocre
Top 10 Accessories
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