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gives the best getaway). This shows<br />
in the dyno printout that indicates<br />
maximum torque to be around<br />
5500rpm, while the maximum<br />
horsepower is a further 2000 higher<br />
up the rev range.<br />
Trying to stop this big scoot<br />
proves no more difficult than<br />
opening the taps to get it to go in<br />
the first place. The linked braking<br />
means the front lever works on a<br />
single front disc (the right-hand one for<br />
those who are interested). While the<br />
left lever (so effective on all scooter<br />
designs), gets both the rear and left<br />
front discs acting together. The result<br />
of this combined assault on the kinetic<br />
energy of the Xciting is a staggering,<br />
and controlled reduction in speed.<br />
There is an option to fit a full ABS<br />
system to greatly increase the safety<br />
side of stopping. Some may wish to go<br />
for it, but the standard package works<br />
well enough for me to be impressed.<br />
From the front the engine unit looks<br />
to be big and bulky, possibly<br />
grounding out far too easily and<br />
preventing excessive lean angles. In<br />
use this isn’t the case and you can<br />
flick it into corners with complete<br />
confidence.<br />
During my time on the big KYMCO I<br />
could find only one fault: The mirrors are<br />
not exactly useless, but are very difficult<br />
to use on a casual, quick-glance basis<br />
like in busy traffic or following a camera<br />
car at high speed. They are positioned<br />
exactly where bits of you are making<br />
spotting that cop car an arduous task to<br />
perform. The boys at KYMCO have it<br />
covered though and promise subtle<br />
changes to the design to make the rear<br />
view a little easier to enjoy.<br />
24 NOVEMBER 05
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