Kymco Xciting VS 400 vs Yamaha XMAX
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kymco Xciting VS 400 and the Yamaha XMAX as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: KYMCO Philippines (KPI) and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kymco Philippines, via kymco.com.ph.
Kymco Xciting VS 400
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱369,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱10,410
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha XMAX
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱311,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱8,836
How they differ
- The Yamaha XMAX is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱311,000, which is ₱58,000 (16%) below the Kymco Xciting VS 400 at ₱369,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the XMAX is estimated at ₱8,836 a month against ₱10,410 for the Xciting VS 400, a difference of ₱1,574 a month.
- The Xciting VS 400 makes more power (34 PS against 28 PS for the XMAX).
- The Xciting VS 400 has more torque (37.5 Nm against 29 Nm for the XMAX).
- The Xciting VS 400 has the larger engine (400 cc against 292 cc for the XMAX).
- The XMAX has the lower seat at 795 mm, 10 mm below the Xciting VS 400, which matters for shorter riders.
- The XMAX carries more fuel (13 L against 12.5 L for the Xciting VS 400).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kymco Xciting VS 400Standard, ₱369,000 | Yamaha XMAXStandard, ₱311,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | OHC, 4-stroke, 4V, single cylinder | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve, single cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 400.1 cc | 292 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 34 PS | 28 PS |
| Power peak | 7250 rpm | 7250 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 37.5 Nm | 29 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 5,750 | 5750 rpm |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | Electric starter |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5 | Euro 4 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | CVT | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2190 mm | 2180 mm |
| Width (differs) | 800 mm | 795 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1345 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1565 mm | 1540 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 805 mm | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 135 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | n/a | 183 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 12.5 L | 13 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Double rear shock absorbers with5 stage preload adjustment | Unit swing |
| Front brake (differs) | Double float disc with Bosch 9.1M ABS | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc with Bosch 9.1M ABS | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70-15 | 120/70-15 M/C 59P Tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/70-14 | 140/70-14 M/C 62P Tubeless |
| Wheels (differs) | Alloy | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | n/a | Backbone |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | Front and rear ABS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Traction control system (TCS) | Traction Control System |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | Digital |
| Keyless system (differs) | Keyless system | Smart Key System |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Power socket |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.



