Kymco Xciting 500 RI ABS vs Malaguti Spidermax RS500: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Kymco Xciting 500 RI ABS (2017) and the Malaguti Spidermax RS500 (2016), using the latest model year of each.

Full specs

Specification	Kymco Xciting 500 RI ABS 2017 Remove	Malaguti Spidermax RS500 2016 Remove
Category	Scooter	Scooter
Years	2017	2016
Engine	498.5 ccm (30.42 cubic inches), Single cylinder, four-stroke, Injection. EFI	493.0 ccm (30.08 cubic inches), Single cylinder, four-stroke, Injection
Cylinders	1	1
Displacement	498 cc	493 cc
Power	37.8 hp @ 8,000 rpm	40.4 hp @ 7,250 rpmBest
Torque	41.4 Nm @ 5,500 rpm	—Not available
Transmission	Automatic, Belt (final drive)	Automatic, Dry clutch, Belt (final drive)
Final drive	belt	belt
Weight	209.6 kg (dry)	204 kg (dry)Best
Seat height	768 mm	760 mm
Fuel capacity	12.8 L	14.5 LBest
Front suspension	Telescopic Forks, Upper and Lower Triple Tree	Tele-hydraulic front fork, 41 mm stanchions
Rear suspension	5 Position Adjustable Dual Shocks	By swinging engine and double hydraulic shock absorbers with adjustable preloading spring
Brake system	ABS	—Not available
Front brake	Double disc. ABS	Double disc. Floating discs. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers., 270 mm
Rear brake	Single disc. ABS	Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers., 260 mm
Front tire	120/70-15	120/80-16
Rear tire	150/70-14	150/70-16
Quickshifter	—Not available	—Not available
Launch price	—Not available	—Not available