Wonderful review. Very informative. Thank you for sharing your time. I have decided to purchase the Kymco 400cc Xciting. Your review is very encouraging.
House of Refuge and Strength Ministry wow congrats! Enjoy the bike! I’ve been using mine now everyday to go to work since lifting of the quarantine and I’ve been enjoying it!
@@ajmaralit ...its a wonderful bike. Im not tall. 5'4”.. it takes some getting used to but i do feel comfortable and relaxed riding it. I rode to tagaytay from Sta. Rosa Laguna. Just to see how it handled. Its an excellent choice for me. Thanks to your encouragement reviews you share.
Have you looked at the RAM mount brake/clutch reservoir base as a mounting option? Works well on my Kymco X-Town 300 with the double socket arm & X-Grip phone mount 👍
Hi there. I do have the same problem with the seat material on my Xciting 400i (not S400i) from 2018. Additional to that the front fork is not working that good as it should. On bad roads the reaction/tension is working to late and to hard - even in corners of bad roads this ends up in giving me a push to the handle bar. Something I never had that much on any bike before. AND ... another negativ point on my scooter: The front break is causing vibrations when I use it - no not because of the ABS system. The most vibrations are caused on lower speed breakings (city for example if you are heading towards a traffic light and you try to break smooth to zero). Anyone out there who has a solution(s) to this problems ? By the way: Bying another scooter is not an option because beside this little faults I do love my Kymco ! ;-)
Looks like I’m not alone on the seat issue then, I wonder why this isn’t being addressed. Suspension wise, mine is just too stiff - similar to sportsbikes I’ve had in the past (vs standard bikes). Regarding your brakes, maybe a warped disc? Weird tho that it only happens at lower speeds. Hope you find a fix for it. Ride safe!
Hello Sir. I own my Kawasaki versys x300. It's a great bike but not comfortable for long riding. So I'm looking for a comfortable scooter with a possibility of long riding. Roads in my country aren't perfect. Would you recommend kymco xciting s400? My other option is the sym cruisym 300. I've heard only good things abou comfort of the Cruisym.
Hello sir. I haven't ridden the Sym but for the Xciting I can definitely say it's comfortable enough to tour. Is it the most comfortable scooter that I've owned? No, that distinction goes to the PCX150 that I owned prior to the Xciting. The reason for this I think is my height. I'm 180cm tall and have long legs. I think because of this there is limited space for my legs. Interestingly enough, while smaller, the PCX has more legroom. Second is that the Xciting suspension is definitely stiffer than the PCX. That said, if the roads in your country are smooth, this won't be an issue. Where you will an advantage is in the power of the engine. Because it has 400cc, then cruising along the hi way is no problem. Overtaking is not as difficult on lower displacement scooters but at the end of the day, a scooter will never beat a regular motorcycle. Finally, the big tires and weight of the scooter also help with stability at high speeds. Hope this helps.
I’m pretty sure it would. Right now, I use both front and rear if i need to stop in a shorter distance so its manageable. I just really thought it would be stronger since it’s a radial set up. Not a deal breaker tho, still love the bike.
PCX got a combination brake which means when u press the front it does use others too as they don't have abs at the back. I own a nmax which uses abs in both brakes so I have to use 50/50 to stop. Abs in both brake pad helps you to stop in bad weathers or emergency stops more efficiently and safely where combi brake will skid your bike off. Hope that helps.
Man after my own heart ❤️ i have a pcx 150 2019 , I haven't ridden since the 1990s and being brought up on motorcycles as well from smaller ones & having fun as a kid , graduating to larger & faster motorcycles i tossed it all away for a long time...Im learning a different style of bike now ( scooter )? and rebuilding confidence at the same time and trusting in the vehicles performance and dynamics once again...I want to look forward to buying something a bit more long distance then the 150 pcx..maybe something around 300- 400 cc to enjoy on weekends along with fuel efficiency and economy...I have an electric hybrid car which I won't need to use or rely on so much but very good over long distance...but I feel a good size motorcycles could be just so much better...I seen a nice 1100 Honda with the raised fuel tank and lowered back ( semi chopper style ) with straight handlebars over the forks...but very nice...very tidy...I can't see myself going their ' cos most the guys to I know today are riding 600-650cc ample for todays roads and conditions...cheers for heads up ...take care..❤️❤️✌️
The PCX is perfect for getting the “feel” back after so many years of not riding. You can also tour on it (as many do in the Philippines) but it won’t be as comfortable as, say, an Xciting 400. I think the Honda bike you’re talking about is the Rebel. It’s a nice bike too, but if touring is what you’re after, there are better bikes out there (Kwak Versys for example). Anyway, either way you go, enjoy the ride!
Hello friend thank you very much for this video and info... Xmax 300 and xciting 400 2021 are same price in my country, which one would you choose and why? Thank you!
That is a tough one.. if we didn’t have restrictions (400cc and up only) along our National Highway where I live, I might have gone with the XMAX.. please note as well that I haven’t had same ownership experience with xmax so I may not know the downsides of owning one... 3 reasons: 1. Yamaha reliability. While Kymco quality isn’t bad, Yamaha probably a little better. 2. Comfort. Yamaha ergonomics fits taller riders better. Kymco is a bit more sporty I feel so while not tight, it’s not as spacious in the leg area as the XMAX 3. Trunk space. Xmax can fit more stuff under the seat. At the end of the day, it’s a very close match up. Choice at end of day will come down to personal preference based on type of use.
Nice review! I'm a pcx user and my only complains are it can't pass all roads(xpress) and its a light bike,specialy when i ride on edsa. I'm looking forward to own an xciting 400 especially that there's a lot of xpress roads being built in ncr already. Is the compartment of the xciting the same with the pcx? And would you recommend this bike as an all around bike?
Thanks! I actually had a PCX before getting the Xciting. I eventually sold the PCX since I didn't feel the need to have two scoots. The PCX definitely had the more compliant suspension. Mas comfortable talaga siya. However, it didn't bother me much because I knew coming in that the Xciting was more sport oriented. So sa Marilak, super planted siya because the suspension was more stiff. In terms of compartment, mas malaki yung compartment ng PCX pero isa lang - the Xciting has 2. More importantly, lockable yung compartments niya - when you lock the steering, the compartments lock as well. Overall, I'm very happy with the Xciting. Pero if daily driver mo siya, talagang matagtag compared to PCX. If you're willing to live with that, you'll be very happy with the Xciting.
@@ajmaralit news subs sir. pcx owner dn ako. 28L si pcx ksi. i wonder if ilan liters un xciting. ilan kpl mo sa city driving and long drive? and di ba sya mahirap singit sa trapik since malaki sya. sa pcx ko kasi nasanay n ko singit singit s edsa. rs sir
@@rabbb3619 thanks for the sub sir! Sa totoo lang hindi ko pa na measure yun kpl pero pansin na pansin na mas malakas siya sa PCX 😭 Sa singitan naman, masasabi ko na 90% of the time kaya niya sumabay sa mga mas maliliit na scoot. Talagang meron lang minsan na hindi na niya kaya pero yung maliliit kaya pa. Pero sa totoo lang bihira yun. Malaki si Xciting pero nasa baba ang weight so for me, mas madali siya ma balance at slow speed than the PCX - Weird I know pero ganun feeling ko :)
@@ajmaralit salamat s insight sir. siguro dahil mas mataas un seat height nyan kaya mas nag click s height mo sir ksi 390mm shock ata xciting compare ke pcx na 350mm shock. ako ksi nsa 5'7 and half lang, wala naman naging problema ke pcx. if ever siguro mg upgrade ako ky xciting lagyan ko n lng topbox n 55-60L. madami kasi ko lagi dala gamit.😂 carry nmn siguro pang work home work home yan every day? kung nsa 18-21kpl sya then expressway not bad na tingin ko. as long me pang gas tpos weekend ride 😂😂😂 pogi tlaga nyan xciting lalo na yan blue lagi nababali leeg ko jan hahahah. rs sir and keep safe 😎
Actually sir yung feeling ko, ang seat height to floor board ng PCX is higher than the Xciting kaya mas co for table ang seating position ni PCX. Pwro tama ka Sir, seat height to ground ng Xciting mas mataas, pero kayang kaya pag 5'7" ☺️ Ako din actually lalagyan ko ng top box kasi si bossing gusto may nasasakdalan pag may biyahe. For sure kung ang hilig mo sir is out of town trips during weekends, better talaga Xciting than PCX. Mas makakarating ka sa destination mo ng masabilis at mas safe kasi wala masyado road hazard sa expressway. Yun lang ang kapalit toll fee 😩. Pero ok na din yun for safety and convenience sake.
Do you counter steer into corners..when I first got my T max after riding motorcycles for 40 years I found it ponderous into fast corners..I then started counters testing and the bike tips into the corner with amazing agility as quickly as anything this side of a full on sportsbike..it also holds its line and is planted so long as you don't come off the throttle mid corner..try it with the xciting .just start relatively slowly as the bike will tip into the corner faster than you might expect.. Enjoy..My Tmax is more fun on a twisty road at 50 to 70 mph than a sports bike travelling half as fast again!!
Yep I counter steer into corners. IMHO the Xciting is really a sport scooter. It's completely at home on smooth corners due to its stiff suspension. The downside is its not as comfortable as my PCX for example. It's a trade off I'm totally Ok with since I really enjoy twisties :)
@@ajmaralit It would be worth upgrading rear shocks to something that has both rebound and compression damping.YSS are in your part of the world and made a dramatic difference to my Dads NMax!! You can tune the shock to suit your preferences and worth doing if you are happy with the bike and possibly why the xciting seat is softer I believe than the AK's firm saddle..enjoy..I'm unlikely to go back to a motorcycle after the T-Max!
I’m 5’11 and I can easily put my feet flat on the ground. If you’re 5’3” you can still probably ride the bike but you’ll be tip toe-ing when stopped on the bike. The main challenge i would say is when trying to back up from a tight spot for example as the bike would feel quite heavy if you’re on your toes. At the end of the day, you will still be able ride it, there’s just going to be some challenges. I would think it would be the same for most maxi scoots anyway so if you really want a maxi scoot, you’ll have to live with the challenges. I know a lot of guys with your height that ride bigger bikes so it’s doable.
Jose Manuel The transition is very easy since the scoot is lower so easy to flatfoot as well as weight is lower to the ground so bike feels much lighter than it actually is. The main ‘drawback’ is the power. You feel a lot of slippage when accelerating and top speed as well isn’t great. In terms of ‘cool’ factor, it’s not as cool as a full on motorcycle. But then I don’t really care much about that anymore. The bike is a hoot to ride, no shifting, light on its feet, and very utilitarian with its luggage compartment. Twist and Go :)
@@ajmaralit one word..COMFORT! Scooters have similar comfort levels to full on touring motorcycles with even better protection and storage.my tmax 500 is as fun to ride as any of my 39 motorcycles in last 40 years !! In the speed range of 40 to 80mph a big scooter is very fast due to always making best torque and absence of need to change gear..You can have a lot of fun but travel approximately 20% slower than on a motorcycle so less chance of losing licence or life!! Try one before you dismiss the idea
Shot it at Marilaque highway, a popular route for riders in the metro Manila area. It’s a really nice hi-way but can get pretty crowded during weekends.
Haha.. Pretty much part of the obstacle course that is known as Marilaque Highway.. I almost got wiped out by a couple of dogs when I was out reviewing the Pani V2.. Unfortunately, dogs (and other animals) are pretty much free to roam around the streets..
Sir balak ko kumuha ng xciting 400 pang bakasyon ko jan pinas. When buying used ano dapat check sa mga used. The only complaint na research ko is yung namamatay habang tumatakbo but that was the first year ng xciting 400 ewan ko lng kung naayos n ng kmyco.
Hello sir.. Nangyari sa akin yung namatay once in the 5k kms na gamit ko yung bike habang naka idle.. Not sure kung same issue as the others pero hindi na na ulit.. Sa cosmetics, matte paint siya so easier to spot kung may retoke yung bike from spills.. Also I suggest get the complete service history.. Ako preference ko casa para I have complete record.. To tell you honestly, nothing has broken on my bike in the first year of ownership so from a quality standpoint, from my experience, solid naman siya
Very informative, xciting has tickled my mind since about 3 years ago, puro foreign reviews pa available noon, bago na siya ngayon , i bought a big bike noon instead of the xciting400 kasi laging walang available na unit everytime i call, sana things have changed, kasi the bike and the vlogs has improved a lot, salamat sir i like your presentation a lot
The good thing with the owner"s review eh hindi kasing predictable ng mga reviewers na pinagamit for a short while, mas nadidiscover nila good and not so good character ng motor.
Thank you sir! I’ve had the Xciting now for more than one year now I think and so far, I haven’t been disappointed. My partner is so happy with it too. We bought a top box kanina na may foam pang sandalan and she's super happy. Mukhang mapapalayo naga biyahe :) If you do decide to get one, hope you enjoy as much as I have. :)
@@ajmaralit thanks sa mga info and views mo, im considering xmax 300 or xciting 400 for my next bike, baka next year pa ako magdecide, for your info, i had vespa 150 , yamaha crypton, yamaha fz before, i am using kawasaki z900 ngayon , i find your comments very sincere at accurate, walang hype, salamat po, baka po pwede maki ride
Ganda yan z900 sir, friend ko naka ganyan. My very first "liter" bike was a Kawasaki ZX9 almost 15 years ago and I've always had a soft spot for Kwaks. Anyway, either scoot you can't go wrong so you're all good. Thanks again for the feedback sir, appreciate it. Pag may ride kayo sir let me know. If wala ako husbandry duties sama ako. Most of my rides talaga weekday kasi suwerte ako kasi my work allows me to ride.
I have never ridden an Xmax 300 so I can't answer the question. From a looks perspective, I feel the Xmax probably edges out the Xciting. Engine-wise, for me, the bigger displacement is more useful for touring on the bike. Suspension wise, the Xciting is a sporty ride which is a other way of saying it's pretty stiff and so not as comfortable as I would prefer. Not sure about Xmax suspension. I guess at the end of the day I'd still choose the Xciting for the reason that the major highways where I live don't allow below 400cc motorcycles to ply the roads.
Similar price, but kymco... double front disc, radial mounted... bigger engine, more torque and tft display with noodle software and gps. This one is no brainer for kymco :)
Thank you. It really depends on what you want to experience with your rides. I think the CB500x is a lot more versatile than the Xciting so ultimately you’ll be able to do more types of riding (road and off road). The advantage of the Xciting is if you’re purely going on road, it will be more comfortable and you already have significant storage capacity already built in.
@@ajmaralit No plans in riding off-road yet but I've been riding on Manila roads, do you think Xciting's suspension would be enough with the road condition of Manila?
The suspension of the Xciting is more on the sportier side, in other words a little on the stiffer side. My Honda PCX had more plush suspension in fact. Is it to the point of being uncomfortable? No naman. But enough for you to notice. In my opinion tho, it’s a small price to pay for the other benefits of the bike. At the end of the day, it wasn’t a big deal to me.
For me, matipid si Xciting. Pero kasi ang point of comparison ko ay yung isa kung motor na 1,260cc ang engine. Pero if I compare it sa dating PCX ko, malakas sa gas. That said, yung lakas naman sa gas ay na-e-enjoy mo din sa top end speed niya so for me, acceptable naman consumo niya. Maybe suwerte ako pero once lang nangyari sa akin yung namatay yung engine habang naka idle ako. Never na ulit nangyari sa almost 5k na mileage ng bike.
I'm eyeing on this scooter as my first scoot. I occasionally driving my bro's aerox and also considering it. Nanghihinayang lang ako kase gusto ko yung pwede expressway. Will this be a good first scooter? Thank you and very smooth vlog. New sub!
Since nag d-drive naman na kayo ng aerox, then this should be OK as a first scooter. Ang mga kailangan lang na considerarion is height (medyo mas matangkad siya sa smaller scooters), weight (mabigat talaga siya so mas mabigat i maneuver lalo na pag paatras), and size (medyo malapad siya so hindi kasing dali sa singitan tulad ng maliit na Scooter). As long as accepted naman yung 3 factors na yun, mag e-enjoy talaga kayo sa Xciting :) Thank you for subbing boss!
Hindi ko nasakyan yung xmax ng matagal so can't really compare. Sa looks, I think mas ma-withstand ng time yung design ng Yamaha. Sa ergonomics, at feeling ko mas maluwag yung xmax but not by much. Sa engine, not comparable kasi 300 vs 400. Sa overall quality I think pareho lang. For me pinaka importante kasi yung ability to sa expressway kaya no brainer kinuha ko Xciting. Pero if pareho pwede sa expressway, medyo mahihirapan talaga ako pumili. Baka mag lean pa ako towards xmax because of underseat storage.
Yes, mahihirapan talaga ako if both were expressway legal. Matagal ko na kasi gusto Xmax but I held back because of expressway legality. Then nung lumabas yung Xciting na new look, I was sold since I knew the Xmax wasn't going to be available in the 400cc variant
Kung puro city ride lang ang gamit, hindi ko siya ma rerecommend kasi mas practical yung smaller displacement. Ang advantage talaga niya si for long distance riding kasi while mas malakas consumo ng gas, yung comfort niya and safety features (big tires, better brakes, bigger fuel tank, etc) are big plus factors. In my opinion, perfect itong bike for those na mag s-scoot to work, but also mahilig bumyahe sa weekends.
@@ajmaralit thank you for the reply sir. Planning to buy soon. Im a big fan of scooter kesa sa mga dekambyo. Lagi din ksi ako nag ta travel from manila to bicol using may yamaha Aerox.
John carlos francis Zambas Nako sir mag e-enjoy kayo sa Xciting niyan. I was actually planning to do a Luzon loop kaya lang naabutan ako ng lockdown. The best ang matic I think for long distance touring, sobrang hindi nakakapagod.
I have mine since May 2020 i have 4000km on it. Problems are as follows too much vibration and hurts the groin over a medium to long ride. The seat is poorly shaped for posture. And i raced a yamaha xmax 300 which was much quicker acceleration. I just ordered the arrow exhaust race version. Once fitted a remapping and change of Variator change too. It does lack a little acceleration should be a 6 second bike for 400cc. Handling while riding fast in corners a little twitchy. And the starter button also works as hazard warning lights which is easy to turn on accidentally. There is no wind protection on the legs. So if you live in a cold or fresh climate you're legs will be icy. As for Noodoe It's not good at all. Bad menu and having problems with kymco maps doesn't want to work properly
I do agree with the vibration but haven’t ridden far enough (thanks to the pandemic it’s difficult to travel in my country) to feel discomfort. I also find that having it always near to full on petrol helps absorb some of the vibration. I do agree with the seat being not as friendly to posture, at least compared to my PCX. I did notice the acceleration but just brushed it off to the weight of the thing - I don’t doubt you tho as I can hardly keep up with my friend’s Vespa Sprint on take off. Unfortunately Yamaha don’t offer the xmax 400 here in the Philippines otherwise I would’ve seriously looked at that bike as well before buying. As for wind in the legs, it does get windy down there but it actually helps with me because of our tropical climate. Nodoe i really don’t even use so to me its just a gimmick. I do like the gauges tho as they’re easy to read and are well lit.
@@ajmaralit the xmas 300 i believe is better than the 400 as its a new engine the 400 I'm told is slightly slower. Friend has the 300. I put the Arrow race exhaust on my xciting. Too loud and not a nice tone. So next Monday when they open I'll see about changing the baffler if not I'll put back the original you only gain 1.5 horse power more. I am looking into remapping and the Variator change by Malossi in Italy. I'd like to find 1 to 2 seconds better acceleration top end is fine for that scooter. In May and june I did 1000km july 3000km.
Fabio Gentile from looks point of view, the xmax edges the Xciting for me by a little bit. The design is a bit older but I really like it. The Xciting is more modern looking but my guess is that the xmax will age better. Unfortunately, in the Philippines, below 400cc bikes are not allowed in 2 of the major highways which is why the xmax 300 was scratched off my list. Otherwise, it’s possible that an xmax would be sitting in my garage. That said, I still love the Xciting, it’s really the perfect bike to get on when you just don’t want to be bothered by shifting and lugging around a big motorcycle. Good luck with the baffle install, hope it sounds good!
@@ajmaralit the good thing is once outside the city limits of the national capital region ( NCR) , every bike of different displacement will be on equal footing here in the Philippines, taking away the advantage of having an expressway legal motorcycle , scooting in the countryside i think will be a breeze in a 300 cc scooter
very informative, the items you opted to share are relevant and these are items i am really wanting tio hear before buying one for me. ✌️
Wonderful review. Very informative. Thank you for sharing your time. I have decided to purchase the Kymco 400cc Xciting. Your review is very encouraging.
Glad you liked my review. I hope you enjoy the bike as much as I do! :)
@@ajmaralit ... The bike arrived a few days ago. I love the scooter. Perfect choice. Thanks to your review.
House of Refuge and Strength Ministry wow congrats! Enjoy the bike! I’ve been using mine now everyday to go to work since lifting of the quarantine and I’ve been enjoying it!
@@ajmaralit ...its a wonderful bike. Im not tall. 5'4”.. it takes some getting used to but i do feel comfortable and relaxed riding it. I rode to tagaytay from Sta. Rosa Laguna. Just to see how it handled. Its an excellent choice for me. Thanks to your encouragement reviews you share.
Ride safe always!
Have you looked at the RAM mount brake/clutch reservoir base as a mounting option? Works well on my Kymco X-Town 300 with the double socket arm & X-Grip phone mount 👍
Great review. I am considering PSX 150. Thank you!
The PCX150 is a great scoot! Supple suspension, nice design, and Honda quality.
excellent honest review.
Thank you sir ☺️
Thank you for the no-nonsense review. Cheers!
Plus and Minus,
I like it 😎👌
Hi there.
I do have the same problem with the seat material on my Xciting 400i (not S400i) from 2018.
Additional to that the front fork is not working that good as it should. On bad roads the reaction/tension is working to late and to hard - even in corners of bad roads this ends up in giving me a push to the handle bar. Something I never had that much on any bike before. AND ... another negativ point on my scooter: The front break is causing vibrations when I use it - no not because of the ABS system. The most vibrations are caused on lower speed breakings (city for example if you are heading towards a traffic light and you try to break smooth to zero).
Anyone out there who has a solution(s) to this problems ?
By the way: Bying another scooter is not an option because beside this little faults I do love my Kymco ! ;-)
Looks like I’m not alone on the seat issue then, I wonder why this isn’t being addressed. Suspension wise, mine is just too stiff - similar to sportsbikes I’ve had in the past (vs standard bikes). Regarding your brakes, maybe a warped disc? Weird tho that it only happens at lower speeds. Hope you find a fix for it. Ride safe!
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Thank you sir!
Hello Sir. I own my Kawasaki versys x300. It's a great bike but not comfortable for long riding. So I'm looking for a comfortable scooter with a possibility of long riding. Roads in my country aren't perfect. Would you recommend kymco xciting s400? My other option is the sym cruisym 300. I've heard only good things abou comfort of the Cruisym.
Hello sir. I haven't ridden the Sym but for the Xciting I can definitely say it's comfortable enough to tour. Is it the most comfortable scooter that I've owned? No, that distinction goes to the PCX150 that I owned prior to the Xciting.
The reason for this I think is my height. I'm 180cm tall and have long legs. I think because of this there is limited space for my legs. Interestingly enough, while smaller, the PCX has more legroom. Second is that the Xciting suspension is definitely stiffer than the PCX. That said, if the roads in your country are smooth, this won't be an issue.
Where you will an advantage is in the power of the engine. Because it has 400cc, then cruising along the hi way is no problem. Overtaking is not as difficult on lower displacement scooters but at the end of the day, a scooter will never beat a regular motorcycle. Finally, the big tires and weight of the scooter also help with stability at high speeds.
Hope this helps.
@@ajmaralit thanks so much for your reply. I wish I could make a test ride first. But your review tells me a lot. All the best to you and ride safe!
Sir yun pong kymco ninyo with noodoe
On your point about the front brake would changing the pads make a difference do you think
I’m pretty sure it would. Right now, I use both front and rear if i need to stop in a shorter distance so its manageable. I just really thought it would be stronger since it’s a radial set up. Not a deal breaker tho, still love the bike.
PCX got a combination brake which means when u press the front it does use others too as they don't have abs at the back. I own a nmax which uses abs in both brakes so I have to use 50/50 to stop. Abs in both brake pad helps you to stop in bad weathers or emergency stops more efficiently and safely where combi brake will skid your bike off. Hope that helps.
Man after my own heart ❤️ i have a pcx 150 2019 , I haven't ridden since the 1990s and being brought up on motorcycles as well from smaller ones & having fun as a kid , graduating to larger & faster motorcycles i tossed it all away for a long time...Im learning a different style of bike now ( scooter )? and rebuilding confidence at the same time and trusting in the vehicles performance and dynamics once again...I want to look forward to buying something a bit more long distance then the 150 pcx..maybe something around 300- 400 cc to enjoy on weekends along with fuel efficiency and economy...I have an electric hybrid car which I won't need to use or rely on so much but very good over long distance...but I feel a good size motorcycles could be just so much better...I seen a nice 1100 Honda with the raised fuel tank and lowered back ( semi chopper style ) with straight handlebars over the forks...but very nice...very tidy...I can't see myself going their ' cos most the guys to I know today are riding 600-650cc ample for todays roads and conditions...cheers for heads up ...take care..❤️❤️✌️
The PCX is perfect for getting the “feel” back after so many years of not riding. You can also tour on it (as many do in the Philippines) but it won’t be as comfortable as, say, an Xciting 400. I think the Honda bike you’re talking about is the Rebel. It’s a nice bike too, but if touring is what you’re after, there are better bikes out there (Kwak Versys for example). Anyway, either way you go, enjoy the ride!
Hello friend thank you very much for this video and info... Xmax 300 and xciting 400 2021 are same price in my country, which one would you choose and why?
Thank you!
That is a tough one.. if we didn’t have restrictions (400cc and up only) along our National Highway where I live, I might have gone with the XMAX.. please note as well that I haven’t had same ownership experience with xmax so I may not know the downsides of owning one...
3 reasons:
1. Yamaha reliability. While Kymco quality isn’t bad, Yamaha probably a little better.
2. Comfort. Yamaha ergonomics fits taller riders better. Kymco is a bit more sporty I feel so while not tight, it’s not as spacious in the leg area as the XMAX
3. Trunk space. Xmax can fit more stuff under the seat.
At the end of the day, it’s a very close match up. Choice at end of day will come down to personal preference based on type of use.
@@ajmaralit thank you for quick reply, I think due brand value of Yamaha, also better fuel economy and weight xmax will be a better choice :)
Nice review! I'm a pcx user and my only complains are it can't pass all roads(xpress) and its a light bike,specialy when i ride on edsa. I'm looking forward to own an xciting 400 especially that there's a lot of xpress roads being built in ncr already. Is the compartment of the xciting the same with the pcx? And would you recommend this bike as an all around bike?
Thanks!
I actually had a PCX before getting the Xciting. I eventually sold the PCX since I didn't feel the need to have two scoots.
The PCX definitely had the more compliant suspension. Mas comfortable talaga siya. However, it didn't bother me much because I knew coming in that the Xciting was more sport oriented. So sa Marilak, super planted siya because the suspension was more stiff.
In terms of compartment, mas malaki yung compartment ng PCX pero isa lang - the Xciting has 2. More importantly, lockable yung compartments niya - when you lock the steering, the compartments lock as well.
Overall, I'm very happy with the Xciting. Pero if daily driver mo siya, talagang matagtag compared to PCX. If you're willing to live with that, you'll be very happy with the Xciting.
@@ajmaralit news subs sir. pcx owner dn ako. 28L si pcx ksi. i wonder if ilan liters un xciting. ilan kpl mo sa city driving and long drive? and di ba sya mahirap singit sa trapik since malaki sya. sa pcx ko kasi nasanay n ko singit singit s edsa. rs sir
@@rabbb3619 thanks for the sub sir!
Sa totoo lang hindi ko pa na measure yun kpl pero pansin na pansin na mas malakas siya sa PCX 😭
Sa singitan naman, masasabi ko na 90% of the time kaya niya sumabay sa mga mas maliliit na scoot. Talagang meron lang minsan na hindi na niya kaya pero yung maliliit kaya pa. Pero sa totoo lang bihira yun. Malaki si Xciting pero nasa baba ang weight so for me, mas madali siya ma balance at slow speed than the PCX - Weird I know pero ganun feeling ko :)
@@ajmaralit salamat s insight sir. siguro dahil mas mataas un seat height nyan kaya mas nag click s height mo sir ksi 390mm shock ata xciting compare ke pcx na 350mm shock. ako ksi nsa 5'7 and half lang, wala naman naging problema ke pcx. if ever siguro mg upgrade ako ky xciting lagyan ko n lng topbox n 55-60L. madami kasi ko lagi dala gamit.😂 carry nmn siguro pang work home work home yan every day? kung nsa 18-21kpl sya then expressway not bad na tingin ko. as long me pang gas tpos weekend ride 😂😂😂
pogi tlaga nyan xciting lalo na yan blue lagi nababali leeg ko jan hahahah. rs sir and keep safe 😎
Actually sir yung feeling ko, ang seat height to floor board ng PCX is higher than the Xciting kaya mas co for table ang seating position ni PCX. Pwro tama ka Sir, seat height to ground ng Xciting mas mataas, pero kayang kaya pag 5'7" ☺️
Ako din actually lalagyan ko ng top box kasi si bossing gusto may nasasakdalan pag may biyahe. For sure kung ang hilig mo sir is out of town trips during weekends, better talaga Xciting than PCX. Mas makakarating ka sa destination mo ng masabilis at mas safe kasi wala masyado road hazard sa expressway. Yun lang ang kapalit toll fee 😩. Pero ok na din yun for safety and convenience sake.
Do you counter steer into corners..when I first got my T max after riding motorcycles for 40 years I found it ponderous into fast corners..I then started counters testing and the bike tips into the corner with amazing agility as quickly as anything this side of a full on sportsbike..it also holds its line and is planted so long as you don't come off the throttle mid corner..try it with the xciting .just start relatively slowly as the bike will tip into the corner faster than you might expect.. Enjoy..My Tmax is more fun on a twisty road at 50 to 70 mph than a sports bike travelling half as fast again!!
Yep I counter steer into corners. IMHO the Xciting is really a sport scooter. It's completely at home on smooth corners due to its stiff suspension. The downside is its not as comfortable as my PCX for example. It's a trade off I'm totally Ok with since I really enjoy twisties :)
@@ajmaralit It would be worth upgrading rear shocks to something that has both rebound and compression damping.YSS are in your part of the world and made a dramatic difference to my Dads NMax!! You can tune the shock to suit your preferences and worth doing if you are happy with the bike and possibly why the xciting seat is softer I believe than the AK's firm saddle..enjoy..I'm unlikely to go back to a motorcycle after the T-Max!
@@ajmaralit Why do you have a PCX and a Kymco?
@@JQUICK21 had the PCX for work.. then was supposed to do a Luzon loop with the Xciting with the wifey but then the pandemic happened.
im 5'3" in height sir.. do you suggest it for small riders? whats your height?
I’m 5’11 and I can easily put my feet flat on the ground. If you’re 5’3” you can still probably ride the bike but you’ll be tip toe-ing when stopped on the bike. The main challenge i would say is when trying to back up from a tight spot for example as the bike would feel quite heavy if you’re on your toes. At the end of the day, you will still be able ride it, there’s just going to be some challenges. I would think it would be the same for most maxi scoots anyway so if you really want a maxi scoot, you’ll have to live with the challenges. I know a lot of guys with your height that ride bigger bikes so it’s doable.
Nice ride
2Wilz Motovlog Thanks! Much respect for your review as well!
How can you describe the feeling changing from a motorcycle to a Maxiscooter?
Jose Manuel The transition is very easy since the scoot is lower so easy to flatfoot as well as weight is lower to the ground so bike feels much lighter than it actually is. The main ‘drawback’ is the power. You feel a lot of slippage when accelerating and top speed as well isn’t great.
In terms of ‘cool’ factor, it’s not as cool as a full on motorcycle. But then I don’t really care much about that anymore. The bike is a hoot to ride, no shifting, light on its feet, and very utilitarian with its luggage compartment.
Twist and Go :)
@@ajmaralit one word..COMFORT! Scooters have similar comfort levels to full on touring motorcycles with even better protection and storage.my tmax 500 is as fun to ride as any of my 39 motorcycles in last 40 years !! In the speed range of 40 to 80mph a big scooter is very fast due to always making best torque and absence of need to change gear..You can have a lot of fun but travel approximately 20% slower than on a motorcycle so less chance of losing licence or life!! Try one before you dismiss the idea
I prefer the maxi scooter to the motorcycle
Where did you shoot this video? Such a nice route.
Shot it at Marilaque highway, a popular route for riders in the metro Manila area. It’s a really nice hi-way but can get pretty crowded during weekends.
good review. maganda siguro if Voice over ginawa sa video na to para mas clear.
6:43 Dang those dogs just chilling on the road. Is that normal in your country? Nice review!
Haha.. Pretty much part of the obstacle course that is known as Marilaque Highway.. I almost got wiped out by a couple of dogs when I was out reviewing the Pani V2.. Unfortunately, dogs (and other animals) are pretty much free to roam around the streets..
Nice review sir
Thank you, I appreciate the feedback :)
Sir balak ko kumuha ng xciting 400 pang bakasyon ko jan pinas. When buying used ano dapat check sa mga used. The only complaint na research ko is yung namamatay habang tumatakbo but that was the first year ng xciting 400 ewan ko lng kung naayos n ng kmyco.
Hello sir.. Nangyari sa akin yung namatay once in the 5k kms na gamit ko yung bike habang naka idle.. Not sure kung same issue as the others pero hindi na na ulit..
Sa cosmetics, matte paint siya so easier to spot kung may retoke yung bike from spills.. Also I suggest get the complete service history.. Ako preference ko casa para I have complete record..
To tell you honestly, nothing has broken on my bike in the first year of ownership so from a quality standpoint, from my experience, solid naman siya
Very informative, xciting has tickled my mind since about 3 years ago, puro foreign reviews pa available noon, bago na siya ngayon , i bought a big bike noon instead of the xciting400 kasi laging walang available na unit everytime i call, sana things have changed, kasi the bike and the vlogs has improved a lot, salamat sir i like your presentation a lot
The good thing with the owner"s review eh hindi kasing predictable ng mga reviewers na pinagamit for a short while, mas nadidiscover nila good and not so good character ng motor.
Thank you sir! I’ve had the Xciting now for more than one year now I think and so far, I haven’t been disappointed. My partner is so happy with it too. We bought a top box kanina na may foam pang sandalan and she's super happy. Mukhang mapapalayo naga biyahe :)
If you do decide to get one, hope you enjoy as much as I have. :)
@@ajmaralit thanks sa mga info and views mo, im considering xmax 300 or xciting 400 for my next bike, baka next year pa ako magdecide, for your info, i had vespa 150 , yamaha crypton, yamaha fz before, i am using kawasaki z900 ngayon , i find your comments very sincere at accurate, walang hype, salamat po, baka po pwede maki ride
Ganda yan z900 sir, friend ko naka ganyan. My very first "liter" bike was a Kawasaki ZX9 almost 15 years ago and I've always had a soft spot for Kwaks. Anyway, either scoot you can't go wrong so you're all good. Thanks again for the feedback sir, appreciate it. Pag may ride kayo sir let me know. If wala ako husbandry duties sama ako. Most of my rides talaga weekday kasi suwerte ako kasi my work allows me to ride.
Would you still recommend it over the xmax 300?
I have never ridden an Xmax 300 so I can't answer the question. From a looks perspective, I feel the Xmax probably edges out the Xciting. Engine-wise, for me, the bigger displacement is more useful for touring on the bike. Suspension wise, the Xciting is a sporty ride which is a other way of saying it's pretty stiff and so not as comfortable as I would prefer. Not sure about Xmax suspension.
I guess at the end of the day I'd still choose the Xciting for the reason that the major highways where I live don't allow below 400cc motorcycles to ply the roads.
@@ajmaralit Fair enough, guess I'm picking the xciting too. Thank you sir, ride safe always!
@@saitamathehero7028 good luck and hope you enjoy whichever you decide to get! I don’t think you can go wrong with any of these 2
Similar price, but kymco... double front disc, radial mounted... bigger engine, more torque and tft display with noodle software and gps. This one is no brainer for kymco :)
Great review! Would you recommend this over CB500X?
Thank you. It really depends on what you want to experience with your rides. I think the CB500x is a lot more versatile than the Xciting so ultimately you’ll be able to do more types of riding (road and off road). The advantage of the Xciting is if you’re purely going on road, it will be more comfortable and you already have significant storage capacity already built in.
@@ajmaralit No plans in riding off-road yet but I've been riding on Manila roads, do you think Xciting's suspension would be enough with the road condition of Manila?
The suspension of the Xciting is more on the sportier side, in other words a little on the stiffer side. My Honda PCX had more plush suspension in fact. Is it to the point of being uncomfortable? No naman. But enough for you to notice. In my opinion tho, it’s a small price to pay for the other benefits of the bike. At the end of the day, it wasn’t a big deal to me.
@@ajmaralit Is a full face/modular helmet fits inside the under seat compartment?
@@jacobrongavilla1978 Unfortunately not. I never stored my helmet underneath as a result but I think a Jet Style helmet would fit.
Sir matipid po ba sa gas yung kymco xciting 400? And totoo po ba na minsan namamatay po ba engine habang nag momotor?
For me, matipid si Xciting. Pero kasi ang point of comparison ko ay yung isa kung motor na 1,260cc ang engine. Pero if I compare it sa dating PCX ko, malakas sa gas. That said, yung lakas naman sa gas ay na-e-enjoy mo din sa top end speed niya so for me, acceptable naman consumo niya.
Maybe suwerte ako pero once lang nangyari sa akin yung namatay yung engine habang naka idle ako. Never na ulit nangyari sa almost 5k na mileage ng bike.
I'm eyeing on this scooter as my first scoot. I occasionally driving my bro's aerox and also considering it. Nanghihinayang lang ako kase gusto ko yung pwede expressway. Will this be a good first scooter? Thank you and very smooth vlog. New sub!
Since nag d-drive naman na kayo ng aerox, then this should be OK as a first scooter. Ang mga kailangan lang na considerarion is height (medyo mas matangkad siya sa smaller scooters), weight (mabigat talaga siya so mas mabigat i maneuver lalo na pag paatras), and size (medyo malapad siya so hindi kasing dali sa singitan tulad ng maliit na Scooter). As long as accepted naman yung 3 factors na yun, mag e-enjoy talaga kayo sa Xciting :)
Thank you for subbing boss!
Paps ano masasabi mo in comparison with xmax 300?
Hindi ko nasakyan yung xmax ng matagal so can't really compare. Sa looks, I think mas ma-withstand ng time yung design ng Yamaha. Sa ergonomics, at feeling ko mas maluwag yung xmax but not by much. Sa engine, not comparable kasi 300 vs 400. Sa overall quality I think pareho lang.
For me pinaka importante kasi yung ability to sa expressway kaya no brainer kinuha ko Xciting. Pero if pareho pwede sa expressway, medyo mahihirapan talaga ako pumili. Baka mag lean pa ako towards xmax because of underseat storage.
@@ajmaralit wow good info right here, take away the expressway legal aspect pala , may totoong winner
Yes, mahihirapan talaga ako if both were expressway legal. Matagal ko na kasi gusto Xmax but I held back because of expressway legality. Then nung lumabas yung Xciting na new look, I was sold since I knew the Xmax wasn't going to be available in the 400cc variant
Kamusta naman po fuel consumption long ride and city ride
Kung puro city ride lang ang gamit, hindi ko siya ma rerecommend kasi mas practical yung smaller displacement. Ang advantage talaga niya si for long distance riding kasi while mas malakas consumo ng gas, yung comfort niya and safety features (big tires, better brakes, bigger fuel tank, etc) are big plus factors. In my opinion, perfect itong bike for those na mag s-scoot to work, but also mahilig bumyahe sa weekends.
@@ajmaralit thank you for the reply sir. Planning to buy soon. Im a big fan of scooter kesa sa mga dekambyo. Lagi din ksi ako nag ta travel from manila to bicol using may yamaha Aerox.
John carlos francis Zambas Nako sir mag e-enjoy kayo sa Xciting niyan. I was actually planning to do a Luzon loop kaya lang naabutan ako ng lockdown. The best ang matic I think for long distance touring, sobrang hindi nakakapagod.
thank you for speaking english
I have mine since May 2020 i have 4000km on it. Problems are as follows too much vibration and hurts the groin over a medium to long ride. The seat is poorly shaped for posture. And i raced a yamaha xmax 300 which was much quicker acceleration. I just ordered the arrow exhaust race version. Once fitted a remapping and change of Variator change too. It does lack a little acceleration should be a 6 second bike for 400cc. Handling while riding fast in corners a little twitchy. And the starter button also works as hazard warning lights which is easy to turn on accidentally. There is no wind protection on the legs. So if you live in a cold or fresh climate you're legs will be icy. As for Noodoe It's not good at all. Bad menu and having problems with kymco maps doesn't want to work properly
I do agree with the vibration but haven’t ridden far enough (thanks to the pandemic it’s difficult to travel in my country) to feel discomfort. I also find that having it always near to full on petrol helps absorb some of the vibration. I do agree with the seat being not as friendly to posture, at least compared to my PCX. I did notice the acceleration but just brushed it off to the weight of the thing - I don’t doubt you tho as I can hardly keep up with my friend’s Vespa Sprint on take off. Unfortunately Yamaha don’t offer the xmax 400 here in the Philippines otherwise I would’ve seriously looked at that bike as well before buying. As for wind in the legs, it does get windy down there but it actually helps with me because of our tropical climate. Nodoe i really don’t even use so to me its just a gimmick. I do like the gauges tho as they’re easy to read and are well lit.
@@ajmaralit the xmas 300 i believe is better than the 400 as its a new engine the 400 I'm told is slightly slower. Friend has the 300. I put the Arrow race exhaust on my xciting. Too loud and not a nice tone. So next Monday when they open I'll see about changing the baffler if not I'll put back the original you only gain 1.5 horse power more. I am looking into remapping and the Variator change by Malossi in Italy. I'd like to find 1 to 2 seconds better acceleration top end is fine for that scooter. In May and june I did 1000km july 3000km.
Fabio Gentile from looks point of view, the xmax edges the Xciting for me by a little bit. The design is a bit older but I really like it. The Xciting is more modern looking but my guess is that the xmax will age better. Unfortunately, in the Philippines, below 400cc bikes are not allowed in 2 of the major highways which is why the xmax 300 was scratched off my list. Otherwise, it’s possible that an xmax would be sitting in my garage. That said, I still love the Xciting, it’s really the perfect bike to get on when you just don’t want to be bothered by shifting and lugging around a big motorcycle.
Good luck with the baffle install, hope it sounds good!
@@ajmaralit the good thing is once outside the city limits of the national capital region ( NCR) , every bike of different displacement will be on equal footing here in the Philippines, taking away the advantage of having an expressway legal motorcycle , scooting in the countryside i think will be a breeze in a 300 cc scooter
That is true! The 400cc "predicament" is only for those in NCR.. Everywhere else, it's fair game..