1250 Mile User Review - Yamaha Xmax 300 (USA) 

Good review. I addressed some of the issues you mentioned. I put on YSS rear shocks and an Arrow muffler. The muffler made the ride better by reducing the unsprung weight. I changed my front blinkers to the Euro style for better looks. I changed out the levers to give me a little more leverage because braking requires a healthy squeeze. I still think the front forks are too stiff and really jolt you on bumps. I also had the seat contour changed to give me more room toward the back. I am 6’3”. I have 10k mileage on my bike with no issues. Very happy.

Brilliant review, Moto Hound. Please don't change your format. It was clear, concise and totally watchable.

Thank you for your comprehensive review. I've been on a waiting list for months and one just came in to the dealership, thanks to your review, I just bought it sight unseen. Thank you.

Fantastic review, truly like your simple format, loud and clear. I just sold my BMW GSA R1250 yesterday and after watching your review, I will go and buy one. Subscribed

Excellent review. Best one on RU-vid. Because of it, I just bought a 2022 model. Love it!

I love mine, 2020 Xmax bought new. +15,000 miles 😁 Tires‼️ waiting now on my third rear tire. Shops won’t repair them and the cost 125-170$ each. Plus 75 front 100$ rear, for labor. If I remove the wheel then the local tire shop will mount the tire for 25$. Oil changes come often and easy do your self. I ride anytime everywhere, don’t like gravel. Never rode a motorcycle. Bicycle for 40 years I ride it the same way. Honestly it’s like coasting downhill all the time, a beautiful ride. I weigh 240 and am averaging about 88 mpg😍.

Great review! Thanks for putting in the effort to make this.

Starter button built into the kill switch is a great idea. I’ve never seen that before. No more temporary freak outs when you’re bike doesn’t start.

Nice piece. Loads of useful details

This is an awesome review. Intro, format, structure fit and flow nicely. Very well made.

Super helpful review, was interested in the Honda PCX but this being highway-capable is so much more compelling.

At night i always ride with brights on no matter what bike I've been on.

Great video, to the point, not showing “look at me” type of video, with time features, Perfect…CONGRATULATIONS.

Picking up my 2021 in light grey with the blue wheels this weekend. Really looking forward to it despite the heavy rain predicted for the three-hour ride home to Wales (UK)! Thanks for the useful video.

Wow! Great video! Editing is superb!

I have a Matte Blue 2021, I can't stop riding it. I agree with your review at every point, but overall it's a great "big" scooter. I don't mind the speed limiter at around 110mph (TCS off) I ride mine on so I don't have to worry about losing grip on the road, so 85mph is fine with me. I probably won't go beyond 80 that much because I love the fuel efficiency on mine (about the same as yours). I tend to ride a little hard so yes the MPG will go down a little bit, but not much. At 400lbs it's a heavy scoot (motorcycle) but the weight helps with road handling decently. I use my phone as a GPS and mounts on my left mirror (mirror mount is an alloy), it's not as useable as I would like, landscape blocks the gauge, but it's sufficient. Pet peeves: gas cap (could be plastic), lights are a little low when riding at night and LED headlamps are a little dim (requires me to use high beam when no cars are around). Handling is great, acceleration is sufficient, overtaking is a breeze when i need to, ride is fairly smooth, seat is fairly comfortable, why it isn't a mono-shock, I don't know why Yamaha ruled that out, but would've been nice. Aesthetically, it's a handsome bike. I love the color matte blue (hate the finger prints-easily picks up smudges). Other oncoming bikers think I'm riding a big bike so that's surprisingly entertaining. I picked the bike for all the obvious reasons like you. Ride safe.

Excellent bike review and tutorial 👌.

I have a 2018 X MAX 300 and it's been very dependable, and reliable.

Excellent review, probably the best I’ve seen. Regarding the lights, yes they’re poor but I put that down to the scooter being mainly an urban commuter machine not requiring overly powerful lights, but I’d still prefer better too. At 6’1’’ I’ve learned to live with the windscreen at the lower level, I really should adjust it for a comparison (mines at 2021 scooter).. In design the US seems to be a little behind Europe in terms of those fugly turn signals and seat. Here in Europe (I’m in Ireland) the turn signals are integrated into the body work and look great, our seat is far nicer too. Not too many in matte here, mines a metallic silver. We’ve Michelin City Grips tyres here too.. After 35 yrs biking on all sorts of bikes I’m loving the Xmax. I traded down from a BMW R1200GS because with lock downs and running costs for commuting the big BMW didn’t make sense anymore, I thought I’d get bored with the Xmax but I’ve got it five months now and will never go back to a litre bike again, I love it.. Oh, the only thing which drives me nuts is that keyless fob. I hate it and would rather on an old ignition key.. Anyway didn’t intend to give a long winded reply, great video, 10/10.. Safe scootering

Great review, thank you. These are really popular here in Bangkok. They're a little bit big for lane splitting here, but I'm thinking this is my first buy when I come back to California. Are you in a state where you can lane split/filter?

Awesome review. Thank you.

I own a 2021 xmax 300. Great scooter and enjoyable ride. Unfortunately the engine broke down last week, when trying to start it up just after leaving from work. The dealer told me today that one of the camshaft lockbolts came loose. Valves are still ok but the camshaft is damaged and needs to be replaced by a new one. Yamaha warranty fortunately but still a pitty that it broke down. Only 13400 km's driven. Dealer told me mine is the 2nd xmax with this issue in their workshop. When the camshaft is replaced, they will apply loctite on the lockbolts. After repeating problems with the engine, yamaha offered a new replacement engine. Good waranty by yamaha fortunately, hope problems are over now 🤞

Great review. I am currently riding my second Burgman 400. The X Max was tempting but I never found one to even look at. Super happy with the Burgman. It goes great with my 2020 Honda Monkey.

Hey Moto Hound love the info and format of your vid, thanks. I'm looking for the light gray color model, I think its called powder gray, saw it on your video at the end. Do you know anything about color choices if any, dealer is saying storm gray only? I put a deposit at dealer today, inventory very limited. Thanks

Make sure to check the engine oil level on the sight glass periodically.

Good review on the pros and cons. I'm surprised that the brake grips can't be adjusted for the riders hands and finger span. Over all the XMax sounds like a solid bike and I've near heard anything bad about them. Congrats.

I just bought a new scooter a few months ago but I really like the Xmax. It will probably be my next purchase in a year or 2.

What is the MPG at top end freeway cruising In California I cruise at 100 MPH on my 582cc Honda Silverwing and I have to fill 3.2 gallons at 108 miles is when the low fuel is blinking

How is the xmax treating you? I'm in the same boat, I have an adv-150, and I'm thinking about moving to the xmax. I don't plan on using the expressway, but the xmax seams like it would be more comfortable on the 55mph roads.

Great Review! What is your opinion of the 2024 model changes?

Hi, Moto Hound and comment chat. Is this bike fully made and imported from Japan? Thank you 🇯🇵

Great review. Thanks. Is it street legal here in USA to change the stock turn signal lights into European lights?

Great review. Still trying to get my head around the idea of moving to a scooter, even a great one like this, after 40 years of motorcycling of all types, but the usability of big scooters is second to none, so I am interested.

Good review! I'm looking at the BMW, but this is nice too. I owned a BMW C600 for years, so I'm leaning in that direction, but it's great to get a good survey of the Yam's features. Thanks.

Most Excellent!

Picking mine up in two weeks from Jacksonville and I live in Miami...Looking forward to riding it..Great video.. Yes I wish we had the European .. They look way cooler..b both front and back..

I have a 2018 model and I love it. One of the first things I did was get rid of the stock turn signals and install the European lights front and rear. I’ve done many other mods as well: replaced the horrid rear shocks, new fork springs, new exhaust system, high flow air filter, racing clutch and variator, racing belt, and larger sprocket at final drive. My 0 to 60 is down to just about six seconds flat. I also got rid of the Dunlops that it came with not realizing what terrible tires they are. Now running Michelin city grips, much better tires.

Can you drive comfortably at high speed on high way? I just worried about unavailable drive on high way.

0-60 actually takes something like 9 secs … Lovely bike but like you said.. the ergonomics of the floor board kinda suck for someone who has long legs… cuz of that i think, im getting terrible pain in the shoulder blade area (you might think why floor board position causes back pain, i dont know why) i get no pain with my feet dangling. btw, if you ever wanted more space on your handlebar to mount things, you could change out the bar clamp to use a fatbar (like protaper or renthal). I will be changing mine hopefully to improve ergonomics and comfort. And yes, the rear shocks, actually the front too, sucks. Many in my country has changed em out for some Ohlins stuff. Anyway, great to see a good Xmax review from the states ! Keep em coming n Ride safe

I owned 2021 Xmax 300 and for south east Asia heavy traffic it wasn’t as good as riding on US wide roads, again it was wonderful bike and probably I’d buy 2023 model it’s upgraded looks now if I’d have to go back to USA but for here I have now NMax V2 155cc. and loving it for these roads.

I recommend the following fixes, upgrade the rear shocks to either dampening adjustable yss or ohlins if you have the cash, change the brake levers to adjustable ones, swap the seat out for the comfort seat, adjust the head light up a little. Put on a lighter exhaust. I have a Leo Vince and it’s shaved off some weigh and people here me coming 😂

Hi what's the average mpg city driving?

Thanks for just about the only US review of these. Apparently, this is just about the only model available here. Maxi's get no love. The Euro reviews are tough to understand sometimes. How do these hold up for maintenance? I have had four 50cc scooters fall apart on me, and I'm tired of taking my Volusia into the shop. How do these sustain on the highway? I want to travel.

Have you compared it to the new XMax ?

Thank you dear sir!

How would you compare the XMax 300 to the Forza 300?🤔 Are they different classes of motorbikes?

i’m 5’3 is this good for short riders 😂. I loved my 300 ninja so this would be a downgrade for me but i’m looking into it

Thank you

Can you keep up or even pass cars on the freeway? How fast have you riden or how fast of speed can it reach? Does it feel comfortable at that speed?

I like the right hand drive.

Would you recommend this scooter for someone who is 300lbs?

Thinking about taking my wild 150whp mt10 to my local dealer and trading in on one of these, seriously. I'm 62 and do insanely stupid 💩 on the mt. Triple digits almost ever time I go out, it's just pure jailbait!

I would think this would do well touring!? 200plys range lits of storage

almost 80 miles to the gallon...awesome!

I love the Honda ADV 150, but I’d like it to go 75MPH. I wish the Honda ADV 300 was available. This looks like a good alternative to that

I love bike

I'm hoping the 2023 north American version is more like the European model, the tech max looks amazing

How do you feel about it now if you still have it?

Adjust the headlights . Easy to do , you can adjust them up and the spread also.

At 4 years, mine has been very reliable

I'm curious if this thing could do 75 all day long on a road trip. Feedback on that would be appreciated.

Is this faster than the Honda one?

I'd love a new one if I could find one. Nearest is 400 miles away. Looking at the BV400...a good 2k more though. The PCX and ADV 150 are briefly available, but underpowered. Hmm...

Love mine. Speed "adequate" is a good description. I never felt it as slow, it's 290cc, not 1000cc, and it'll do highway speed fine. My only complaint is rear shocks, same as yourself, and I find the front brake is wooden, no feedback and need to give the front leaver a bit of a pull, no 1 or 2 finger braking.

What is the manufacturing year of this

Why is the turn signal light sticking out

I was about to buy it but i went with honda forza 350. Both are great bikes though

Is there a way to change the clock from 24hrs to 12 yrs??

Are these street legal in California? Highway?

Hi. where can i buy in USA?

Are you going to keep making more xmax 300 content? Maybe changing out the front and rear turn signals to euro spec would be a nice video Edit. Can I get your opinion on a scooter with 20,000 miles on it and only 2 year's old. It's an xmax 300. Would you buy it? How many miles with they go for? If purchasing for the right price and maintenance was good on scooter, would you buy it? I found one close by, but kinda scared of the mileage. But I would also be scare if I bought a 2019 with like 800 miles. Why the high mileage or low miles, you know? Thanks

good for 6' 3" rider?

Do I need motorcycle permit for this

How do I get that USB thing at 6:18?

I do not want to feel like I am on a child's bike....I am 6' tall....can't believe they can't design these scooters in a way that you can get your feet out in front of you instead of tucked under you.....there is a flat aftermarket seat for the Honda PCX but it is terribly uncomfortable and hard....

Great review but I think your oil level is way too much

What’s the price?

I’d like to buy that pretty blue one in America with at least a 600cc engine ✅

I thought XMax is 400 cc, isn’t it?

How Tall are you? LG

Update the reviews Thanks.

Want long distance and reliability ....Yamaha Tmax or Suzuki Burgman 400

The biggest con of this scooter is the lack of a flat floor. For that reason, the 2022 Sym Joyride 300 is the best Maxi scooter.

You list me with the music...

The scooter should have come with 2 keys. You need to chase your dealer for the other one.

Dang bud..wish u didn't mention the seat unlock bypass!! That's all criminals need lol!

Does a person need to know how to use a clutch in order to take the ride test? I HOPE NOT!! The whole reason why i want to ride, is because there are 150-300cc scooters out there that have no clutch, that can go highway speeds! To me thats what makes it exciting to want to ride a bike. A clutch is a huge turn off for me! >I do not want to learn how to use a clutch, and I do want my motorcycle endorsement!< If a clutch is the only thing that existed on a bike, I would never be interested in wanting to ride. But the times have dramatically changed! Now there are so many CVT bikes that is becoming a very big category within the motorcycle arena. I have seen so many youtube videos, and there are a ton of new riders out there that want absolutely nothing to do with a clutch bike! And I’m the same way! Why would we want to take a test at the DMV on a 500cc clutch bike, when that is not even a bike that we are not interesting in owning!!!?? All I want is a scooter that is 150-300cc. And Honda & Yamaha has a lot of great options! In Minnesota, a scooter that size is considered an actual motorcycle. According to Minnesota laws. Which means I should be able to test on that scooter as well, in order to get my motorcycle endorsement. Are the DMV laws out of date for new riders???

Hey bro why old muricans hate maxxie sccot

Why can't they make these scooters better for TALL people? Damn! Who wants to look like they are riding a Child's bike? Not me!.....Knee's almost hitting the handlebars....big hump in the seat eliminating the option of SCOOTING back on the seat to stretch the legs out....

I feel sorry for you in America who have such insanely ugly blinkers on the XMAX300! Anyone know why? The rest of the world has the prettier blinkers.

mirrors are not cool. For 2023, the turn signals are incorporated into the ears. The ears need to be mirrors like on the forza 350, then Yamaha xmax would be the best looking bike ever. Get rid of the mopad mirrors from teh 70s.

Came to this video looking for the review only to find it is really about the music.

Great review..thank you.