Piaggio X9 Evolution vs Kymco Xciting / Which one?

[Keightley]

So I found two scooters that I want to look at and possibly buy. My Genuine Buddy 125cc was stolen a couple of weeks ago. It was found by the police but it was a wreak. So much so that the insurance company declared it totaled. Thus I find myself in the market for a new scooter... well, new to me anyways. I had the Buddy for three years. I think I am ready for a little more power so I can enjoy riding further distances especially on the highway. I would look at motorcycles but I rather focus on driving. There will be a learning curve with shifting gears that I rather avoid. Now I am just wondering which of the two scooters I have found to focus on. I am hoping you all can advise me. So without further adieu, here is what I know of these two scooters.

(1) The Piaggio X9 Evolution. It is a 2005 with 11,000 miles on it. 500cc. It will come with two helmets and two filters. The owner states that it has been very well taken care of, all the fluids changed on time. Clean title. The owner just rode it the other day. The asking price is $1300.

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(2) The Kymco Xciting. It is a 2009 with 7,344 miles. 500cc. It also comes with helmet. Seller states he doesn't use it like it should be used. He just drives it around the neighborhood. He lives on a golf course. It is just too much scooter for him and he needs the room in his garage. He works at a car dealership. Swears he has kept up on the maintenance. Drove it around just yesterday. The asking price is $1200.

I am leaning towards the Kymco Xciting due to the year and mileage. But it may be that the Piaggio Evolution has been better maintained. I like the color of the Kymco a bit more than the Piaggio but I probably should not make a decision based on that. LOL So to my mind they are pretty much even which doesn't help me to choose.

I would love to hear everyone's thoughts on this. Which is the better bike to get all things being relatively equal?

Cheers,
Keightley