Already release in some parts of the world....due in USA late July early Aug. 2006



this is from the kymcousa web site....can you say lower leg road rash ?





The Xciting 500 offers KYMCO quality and economy in a new, bigger package. Its 500cc, DOHC liquid-cooled engine delivers at highway speeds with plenty of passing power. KYMCO's popular CVT transmission provides stepless acceleration from a standing start all the way up to cruising speed. The 15" front and 14" rear tires, adjustable hydraulic rear shocks and telescopic front forks smooth out the bumps. A well-padded driver's seat with adjustable backrest, four- position adjustable brake levers, and the aerodynamic windscreen all add up to an incredibly comfortable and safe ride.


500cc, DOHC Liquid-Cooled Engine
Full Digital Dash: Odometer, Tripmeter and Clock
Storage in Front of and Under the Seat
Helmet Hook
Integrated Windshield
Cell Phone Holder with 12V DC Adapter
Optional ABS Brakes
Two Year Limited Factory Warranty

KYMCO Xciting 500
Engine Type 4-stroke water-cooled DOHC
Displacement 498.5cc
Bore/Stroke 92x75mm
Cooling System Liquid
Ignition Electric
Gearbox Automatic CVT
Chassis Steel
Front Suspension Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Adjustable hydraulic shocks
Front Brake Dual discs with dual piston calipers
Rear Brake Single disc with dual piston calipers
Front Wheel/Tire 120/70-15
Rear Wheel/Tire 150/70-14
Seat Height 30.3 in.
Wheelbase 63 in.
Fuel Capacity 3.38gals.
Weight 473 lbs.
Available Colors Orange, Blue, Charcoal
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EXAMPLE.....

2006 KYMCO Xciting 500......
2006 Honda Silver Wing™ Base 2006.........
Suzuki Burgman 400 Type S

IDENTIFICATION
Year 2006 -2006 -2006
Manufacturer KYMCO -Honda -Suzuki
Model Name Xciting- Silver Wing™ -Burgman
Trim Name 500 -Base 400 -Type S

PRICING
MSRP $5,999 -$7,949- $5,849
Warranty (Months) 24 -12 -12
Warranty Condition Limited- Limited -Limited

ENGINE
Engine Type Single-Cylinder- Parallel Twin -Single-Cylinder
Cylinders 1- 2 -1
Engine Stroke 4-Stroke... 4-Stroke ....4-Stroke
Cooling Liquid ...Liquid ...Liquid / Air
Valve Configuration DOHC.... DOHC.... SOHC
Bore (mm) 92.0 .....72.0 .....83.0
Bore (in) 3.63 ....2.84.... 3.27
Stroke (mm) 75.0 ....71.5 ....71.2
Stroke (in) 2.96 ....2.82 ....2.81
Displacement (cc) 498.5 ....582.0 ....385.0
Starter Electric.... Electric ....Electric
Carburetion Type Carburetor ....Fuel Injected.... Fuel Injected

TRANSMISSION
Transmission Type Continuously Variable (CVT).... Continuously Variable (CVT)..... Continuously Variable (CVT)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Length (in) 89.0
Width (in) 29.9
Height (in) 48.6
Wheelbase (in) 63.0 ....62.8 ....62.6
Dry Weight (lbs) 473.0 ....501.0 ....405.0
Fuel Capacity (gal) 3.4.... 4.2 .....3.4
Fuel Capacity (l) 12.8 ....15.9 ....13.0

EXTERIOR
Frame Steel ....Steel ....Steel
Floor Boards Standard ....Standard ....Standard
Floor Board Location Driver.... Driver ....Driver and Passenger

SUSPENSION
Front Suspension Type Telescopic Fork.... Telescopic Fork ....Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension Type Twin Sided Swing Arm ......Single Sided Swing Arm........ Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load Yes .......Yes .......Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers 2 .....2 .....1

WHEELS & TIRES
Wheels Composition Aluminum....... Aluminum........ Aluminum
Front Tire (Full Spec) 120/70 - 15 ......120/80 R14 ......110/90 R13
Rear Tire (Full Spec) 150/70 - 14 .......150/70 R13 ......130/70 R13

BRAKES
Front Brake Type ......Dual Hydraulic ......Disc Disc .....Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type .......Hydraulic Disc ......Disc ............Hydraulic Disc
Anti-Lock Brakes ......Optional .........Not Available .....Not Available

SEATS
Seat Type One-Piece .....One-Piece ......One-Piece
Seat Location Driver and Passenger...... Driver and Passenger..... Driver and Passenger
Seat Height (in) 30.3..... 29.7 ......27.4
Number Of Seats 2..... 2 ......2
Seat Backrest Standard...... Standard..... Standard

INSTRUMENTATION
Digital Instrumentation ......Standard ......Standard .....Standard
Clock Standard .......Standard .......Standard
Speedometer Standard ......Standard ......Standard
Tachometer Standard ......Standard...... Standard
Trip Odometer Standard ......Standard ......Standard
Temperature Warning Standard ......Standard .....Standard

STORAGE
Underseat Storage Standard ....Standard .....Standard
Helmet Storage Standard ......Standard ......Standard
Lockable Storage Standard .....Standard .....Unknown

LIGHTS
Halogen Headlight(s) Standard ....Standard..... Standard

GLASS
Rearview Mirrors Standard...... Standard .....Standard
Windshield Standard .....Standard ......Standard

CONVENIENCE
Power Outlet Standard .....Standard .......Standard

VERY nice looking scoot! :wub:

Yep.....we both like nice scoot's..... :P