| MODEL | KYMCO XCITING 500RI 2008 - 2009 |
| Year | 2008 - 2009 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves |
| Displacement / Capacity | 498.5 cc / 30.42 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 92 x 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 29 kW / 39 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 41 Nm / 4.2 kgf-m / 30.2 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | Electronic fuel injection |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | Automatic |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Tubular steel structure |
| Front Suspension | Hydraulic 40 mm telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Hydraulic adjustable shock |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 260 mm discs with dual piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240 mm disc with single piston floating caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 765 mm / 30.2 in |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 200 kg / 440 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-15 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/70-14 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.8 Litres / 3.4 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The Ri update brought electronic fuel injection and a revised DOHC engine to the Xciting 500, lifting output to about 29 kW and improving refinement over the earlier carburetted 500i. Chassis hardware stayed similar, with twin front discs and 15/14-inch wheels.
