Kymco Xciting S 400 Review

Item: Kymco Xciting S 400
Rating: 7.8
Author: Motoryk

"Brilliant value maxi-scooter if parts support doesn't scare you."

Urban commuters wanting premium feel, tighter budget $4,500-$6,500 used 2018-2023

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Key Specs

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Top Speed

145 km/h

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Power

35 hp

@ 7,500 rpm

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Torque

38 Nm

@ 6,000 rpm

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Fuel Economy

28.6 km/L

67 mpg · 3.5–4.2 L/100km (approx. 24–29 km/L, typical real-world average)

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Service Every

5000 km

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Weight

215 kg

(wet/curb weight)

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Engine

399cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC 4-valve

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Seat Height

780 mm

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Transmission

CVT automatic

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Used Buyer Review

The Xciting S 400 is one of those scooters that genuinely surprises you. Kymco built something properly grown-up here — the parallel-twin 399cc motor pulls smoothly from low revs, the suspension feels composed over rough tarmac, and that TFT dash with smartphone connectivity actually works. For urban commuting mixed with weekend blasts, it punches well above its price point. Used examples from 2018 onward are the ones to target. That said, go in with eyes open. Parts availability is the big one — Kymco's dealer network is thin in most markets, so budget extra time for anything beyond consumables. The underseat storage is shallower than it looks in photos, and the windscreen buffeting at 70mph gets old fast on longer runs. Check the CVT belt carefully on anything over 12,000 miles, and inspect the coolant hoses on older examples. For the money, though? Seriously hard to beat. You're getting near-Forza quality at roughly 60-70% of the price. Just make sure your nearest dealer isn't three states away.