Xciting 500 I

2006 Kymco Xciting 500 I Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Kymco's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2006 Kymco Xciting 500 I relies on a 498.5 cc (30.4 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 47.1 HP (34.4 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 40.1 Nm (29.6 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 94.5 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (6,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Xciting 500 I measures 215 kg (474 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.22 HP/kg (4.56 kg per horsepower).

Within MotoLibrary's Kymco archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2006 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.