Taiwanese architect Kymco, afterwards establishing a ballast in the US bazaar with abate scoots and motorcycles, alien its maxi, the Xciting 500, in 2006. The 500Ri is the aforementioned apparatus with several upgrades. For 2009, the Xciting gets a lower, begrimed screen, fuel-injection and alternative ABS brakes. It’s a big bike, with a claimed dry weight of 488 pounds (with the alternative ABS) and a 61.8-inch wheelbase. Power comes from a liquid-cooled, DOHC, 498.5cc fuel-injected Single with modern, oversquare 92mm by 75mm bore/stroke numbers. Wheels are maxi-size, too, with a compact 150/70-14 annoy admeasurement in aback and a 120/70-15 in front. It’s a big scooter, advised for big bodies who appetite to go far – and fast.
