The Taiwan-based Kwang Yang Motor Company grabs a slice of the U.S. commuter-scooter pie with a machine that hit our shores in time for MY2018: the XCiting 400i ABS. This all-new model replaces the outgoing 500 Ri ABS, but retains the same sporty nature, professional looks, and eagerness in the corners that we associate with the XCiting family name. To top it off, the 400i powerplant delivers a claimed 35 horsepower to drive it up to interstate speed, which is of paramount importance in the American commuter market.

KYMCO XCiting 400i Design

KYMCO XCiting 400i Chassis

KYMCO XCiting 400i Drivetrain

KYMCO XCiting 400i Pricing

He Said

“This is an ambitious ride that will get pressure from some of the big-name Japanese builders that enjoy more name-recognition than this Taiwanese marque, but I think KYMCO hit all the right high points with this model. Some riders may find the price to be too close to the “real bikes” out there, but in fairness, it's easier to handle than the bikes that fall in that category, and is still less expensive than, say, Honda's automatic-transmission DCT models, but just barely.”

She Said

My wife and fellow motorcycle writer, Allyn Hinton, says, “The body frame is more rigid now and you can expect better performance than the maxi-scooters of old. This new generation is agile, braking is balanced, and overall, you have a better riding experience. I used to think of KYMCO as lacking fit-and-finish, but they are coming out as a contender in the global market.”

KYMCO XCiting 400i Specifications

Further Reading

KYMCO XCiting 500 Ri ABS

See our review of the KYMCO XCiting 500 Ri ABS.

KYMCO XCiting 400i

See our review of the KYMCO XCiting 400i.

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