Hi there !
I'm new on the forum and new owner of a 2014' Xciting 400i that replaced my BB650.
I'm french, living near Paris and I chose this model because it's much better than a Yamaha XMax in the 400cc category which might be the best for city and surrounding.
I'm willing to change the screen, the original one being really to short. I was more on the Puig, which looks better and seems suficient for protection. However obviously the Givi/Kappa is higher and will be more comfortable so I'm hesitating ! Isn't the Givi too long/high to look above it ? Because looking throught it while riding under rain and in traffic is really annoying...
Thanks for your help and advices
Welcome aboard.
I had the same questions when I was trying to choose. Alex is taller than me, but sits about the same in the saddle.
I'm about 40 inches (100cm) tall in the saddle. So, rather than spend the money, I made a hard plastic extension to tape on my OEM screen.
I made it 4 inches (10cm) above the OEM which is the same as the Puig touring screen. The wind hit right at my chin. The OEM let the wind hit me starting in the upper chest. The air for me was clean, BUT it made lots of noise in my helmet (wind hitting helmet right at the bottom). With the extension, the noise was reduced, but the frequency was deeper and really irritated my ears. After making a couple different size extension, I found that 8 inch (20cm) was just right.
The Givi is taller and will be more than enough for my height.
You are probably a little different size, but hopefully this will give you some ideas.
Another idea I've had is to cut the Givi a bit shorter, then order the Air Flow kit and mount it. Still waiting for my Givi to arrive, so haven't decided yet.