| MODEL | KYMCO XCITING 500I 2005 - 2007 |
| Year | 2005 - 2007 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves |
| Displacement / Capacity | 498.5 cc / 30.42 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 92 x 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 27.7 kW / 37.1 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 40.5 Nm / 4.1 kgf-m / 29.7 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | 35 mm Keihin CV carburettor |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | Automatic |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Tubular steel structure |
| Front Suspension | Hydraulic telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Hydraulic adjustable shock |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 260 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2250 mm / 88.6 in |
| Overall Width | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
| Overall Height | 1450 mm / 57.1 in |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 220 kg / 485 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-15 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/70-14 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 153 km/h / 95 mph |
The original Xciting 500 launched Kymco's big-scooter push with a 498 cc liquid-cooled single and a CVT automatic. This first generation was carburetted rather than fuel injected, with twin 260 mm front discs and a long, low maxi-scooter stance.
