Kymco Xciting 500 vs Yamaha Tmax 560
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Xciting 500 vs Yamaha Tmax 560. 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 Tmax 560: 47.6 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kymco Xciting 500
Yamaha Tmax 560
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
47.6 hp
Torque (Nm)
41 Nm
55.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
218 kg
220 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
35 hp @ 7,500 rpm
47.6 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
41 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
55.7 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
218 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 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 Tmax 560
8.5/10
"The best scooter money can buy, used or new."
Pros
+Genuinely motorcycle-like handling
+Bulletproof 562cc twin
+Huge underseat storage
Cons
−Expensive even used
−CVT belt often neglected
−Heavy at 218kg
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