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2012 Kymco Xciting 500Ri

– 2012 Kymco Xciting 500Ri Review

2012 Kymco Xciting 500Ri

The new Xciting 500Ri delivers KYMCO quality and economy in an agressive sport styling. Its 500cc, electronic fuel injected, 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 (30.25″ seat height) with adjustable backrest, four- position adjustable brake levers, and the aerodynamic, sport style windscreen all add up to an incredibly comfortable and safe ride.

Take it for a ride and everything you thought you knewabout scooterswill disappear. Thismasterpiece of technology and design features a liquid-cooled 498cc double overhead-camfuel injected engine and flawless CVT automatic transmission. Power enough to carry you and a passenger up to freeway speeds in perfect luxury – allwhile getting great gasmileage. Check out the extra large lockable underseat storage compartment that includes a cell phone holder and 12V accessory plug for charging on the go. The KYMCO Xciting 500Ri and Xciting 500Ri ABS are the benchmark bywhich all luxury scooters aremeasured.

 

 

2012 Kymco Xciting 500Ri Features and Benefits

500cc DOHC Electronic Fuel Injected Liquid-Cooled Engine

Full Digital Dash: Odometer, Tripmeter and Clock

Storage in Front of and Under the Seat

Helmet Hook

Integrated Sport Styled Tinted Windshield

Cell Phone Holder with 12V DC Adapter

Two Year Limited Factory Warranty

Advanced electronic fuel injection and solid-state ignition provide crisp throttle response, reduced fuel consumption and low emissions

CVT automatic transmission delivers seamless acceleration

Powered by a 498cc, liquid- cooled, double overhead camshaft, 4-stroke engine

Well padded seat with adjustable back rest and aerodynamic windscreen provide all-day riding comfort

Also available with a high- tech, ABS braking system that prevents loss of traction during hard stops

Controlled stopping power is provided by dual front disc brakes with 4-piston calipers and single rear disc

Large under-seat and front storage compartments, plus a handy helmet hook

Priced at $6,299 the Xciting comes in White or Red paint and the ABS model sells for $6,799 and is available in Red or Pewter paint

Digital instrumentation including; speedometer, odometer, trip meter, tachometer, clock, plus fuel and engine temperature gauges

 

 

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2012 Kymco Xciting 500Ri – Specifications/Technical Details
USA MSRP Price: $6,299 USD

Engine Type 4-stroke EFI 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 30.25 in.
Wheelbase 61.8 in.
Fuel Capacity 3.38gals.
Weight 473 lbs.
Available Colors White, Red

MSRP $6,299

Features a 500cc electronic fuel injected DOHC motor with speedometer, tachometer, fuel and temp gauges with digital odometer, tripmeter and clock. Dash and in front of seat storage as well as under seat helmet storage. Helmet hook. Integrated sport windshield. ABS braking optional. Cell phone holder with 12V DC adapter and a 2 Year Factory Warranty.

*Note: MSRP does not reflect destination or other dealer vehicle preparation charges.