Kymco Xciting 400 S: the most powerful sports scooter on the market [ROAD TEST PREVIEW]

Kymco – The presentation of the new Kymco Xciting 400i S, the new sport touring scooter from the oriental company, took place in the splendid setting of Villa Sigurtà in Valeggio sul Mincio. Thanks to its power, agility and fluidity, it is the ideal vehicle to tackle the city or large spaces. Before telling you about it, shortly, in our preview test, let's begin to discover the details together.

Kymco Xciting 400i S: powerful and manageable engine

The 5 cc G400SC engine has the highest power in its category: 36,1 HP, with a torque of 38,4 Nm at 6.000 rpm. It is a super charger engine, with a refined combustion chamber with four valves. The engine is equipped with a single-breasted shaft with connecting rods divided into two and joined by bushings. In short, an engine that is practically more of a motorcycle than a scooter. A power that the Kymco technicians have been able to make docile and manageable by increasing the rigidity of the structure, with a new support that anchors the engine to the frame in an even more secure way. Not only. The front suspension has a double plate structure, which makes the The introduction of new ergonomic standards offers maximum comfort to both the rider and the passenger. Thanks to the tapered design of the front part of the saddle, in fact, the rider's legs find perfect comfort during the ride and placing the foot on the ground during stops has never been so easy and natural.

Kymco Xciting 400i S: lots of technology but easy to use

Xciting 400i S is also a concentrate of technology. The Noodoe infotainment system was designed for scooter riders. Noodoe allows you to communicate with your smartphone and dashboard in an easy and intuitive way. The system improves safety and helps the driver in every situation without ever distracting him from driving. It allows you to customize the display layout according to your tastes and needs: speed indicator, compass, weather or clock. Navigation comes as standard with Noodoe Navigation, download the map to your mobile phone and plan your trip from the comfort of home on the app. Noodoe will take you quickly and easily to your destination.

Kymco Xciting 400i S: let's get on the saddle

Born in 2005, the various models in the Xciting range have always stood out for their power and design. And now, that this perfect model has reached its fourth generation, the company has tried to take a step forward, creating a vehicle designed for those who have chosen two wheels as a means of transport for frenetic everyday travel, but also for the weather free and for fun. Quick at traffic lights and with remarkable acceleration, it can also provide satisfaction on extra-urban routes. Kymco Xciting 400 S is the most powerful scooter in the category, but this does not affect the delivery which is very fluid compared to previous models. On an aesthetic level, the Kymco Xciting 400i S follows the trappings of the most advanced contemporary design, with a dynamic profile that integrates perfectly with the hi-tech lines of the front and rear. Even the lights have been specifically designed to make the Xciting 400i S unmistakable: a real light signature ready to be admired. Speaking of lights: the new DRL - Daytime Runnin Light system of the front headlights, the first scooters to obtain ECE approval, guarantees visibility never achieved before, with the resulting benefits also in terms of safety. The Xciting 400i S is also very modern in terms of connectivity, thanks to the integrated Kymco Noodoe navigation system which is available today on this new model. The Xciting 400i S is also characterized by the large space available: in the large under-seat compartment with central opening, equipped with electric opening and courtesy light, it is possible to place a full-face helmet, while the front storage compartment is double and equipped with a lid with system Theft Protection. There is also a USB socket, while to protect yourself from the wind there is a new windscreen adjustable to five levels. Kymco Xciting 400i S is available in two colours, both matt “Stone Effect”: verbania blue and allione black. Furthermore, you can customize it by choosing from the available accessories including the smoked screen or the oversized windshield. Furthermore, for those with greater transport needs, it will be possible to mount a matching 47-litre top box with dedicated support. And to take a leap into history and get noticed even more, the Proma exhaust can also be installed on the Kymco Xciting 400i S.

Kymco Xciting 400 S: how much it costs

The Xciting 400 S is already available on the market at 6.790 euros (ex-dealership list price) and benefits from the "5PRO" guarantee: an additional formula that extends the two-year contractual guarantee to the following three years.