Peugeot Metropolis 400 vs Kymco Xciting S 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Peugeot Metropolis 400 vs Kymco Xciting S 400. Peugeot Metropolis 400: 34 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 275 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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
Peugeot Metropolis 400
Kymco Xciting S 400
Horsepower (hp)
34 hp
35 hp
Torque (Nm)
38 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
275 kg
215 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
34 hp @ 7,250 rpm
35 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
38 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
38 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
145 km/h
Weight
275 kg (wet/curb weight)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
3.5–4.2 L/100km (approx. 24–29 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Peugeot Metropolis 400
6.5/10
"Capable, practical three-wheeler undermined by ownership costs and dealer scarcity."
Pros
+Superb wet-weather stability
+Commanding, confidence-inspiring riding position
+Generous underseat storage
Cons
−Patchy parts and dealer network
−Front linkage wears prematurely
−Heavy, awkward low-speed manoeuvring
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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