Yamaha TMAX Tech Max Review 2022 - Test Ride and First Impressions

The 2022 Yamaha TMAX Tech Max has seen a big update for this year, and Yamaha hedging its bets on more tech, suspension tweaks, and ergonomic updates.

THE Yamaha TMAX has been the class-leading maxi scooter for more than two decades now, providing hoards of customers with a convenient, comfortable, and fun way of getting around big cities.

That concept has moved on though, and as Yamaha realised the customer base for the bike was evolving, so did the bike. The latest 2022 Yamaha TMAX Tech Max is the result of this journey, and it’s turned into a bit more than ‘just’ a maxi scooter. Yamaha has begun referring to the machine as a ‘sports scooter’ and we headed out to Valencia in Spain, to find out what one actually was.

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Intro (0:00)
1- TFT Dash (1:43)
2- Screen (1:43)
3- Suspension (2:39)
4- Brakes (3:23)
5- Engine (4:02)
6- Yamaha TMAX Tech Max Price (4:44)
7- Storage (5:46)
8- TMAX TECH MAX only for the UK (7:53)
9- Comfort
10- Handling (9:39)

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[RoadunnerKM]

I've had 2 Tmax's. They were fantastic bikes. I would love a 750 for extra power as they rev high at motorway speed and consume significantly more fuel. I have a CBR500r now that I don't use mid week as it is not practical. I used to hop on the Tmax to run across the city for the usual bits and pieces. I miss the under seat storage for my lid and whatever else I needed / had to buy. That means that I ride less and use the car. I'll be going back to a Tmax soon. I don't like the anti-scooter vibe though. Bikes are a tool box, you buy what you need and use it.

[jerseysideboy]

I have an 09 TMax. It is my fifth scooter, and also have had two motorcycles. My TMax has a Corbin seat, and is very comfortable. It is a keeper and if I buy another bike, it will also be a TMax.

[mikadavies]

I have been commuting to London for more than 4 years on a Super Scooter and done over 120, 000 miles. They are cheap to run, service & insure. Despite the initial purchase price... A long term owner & commuter will get everything they need from a super scooter. Yamaha is without doubt one of the best.

[AlexRocks-]

I'm picking mine up in May.
Can't wait.
This one will be my third tmax and I would not buy anything else.
Great review btw 👍

[johnnyfanta]

Love my 2019 530dx - the cruise control, tall screen and goldwing-like seat are a Godsend on long motorway trips and it’s as much fun as my “proper” bike in the twisties. I personally don’t think it’s overpriced considering the sheer amount of tech and capability you get - it’s a 20k tourer in more compact form! Not a complaint but my only wish would be for a little more grunt - it’s fast enough but if it had around 75-80bhp and genuine 120mph performance it would be perfect 👍

[simonfowler]

I love my 2019 TMax 530DX. I bought her trading in a 530 without ABS and the ABS is fantastic. I rode down from Cambridge to Amalfi on my TMax in 2 days and wow what a cruiser, even cruise control.

[THEODORIEUS]

Very nice presentation mate ! But can you tell us also what was the average consumption? Thank you in advance!

[colinmurphy]

This bike looks so amazing and unbelievable in technology!

[darryboi]

I live in the USA. Can any tell me how I get one my hands on one? I need this bike!

[graeson]

Love the Tmax, reliable, fun and plenty of power.

[charl]

I had a tmax 530 for 6yrs put 55k on it. Also had an XSR900SP give me the tmax for commuting on any day. Rock solid city tool build quality much higher than XSR too. Would get another one in a heart beat.

[afandou]

Loved the tmax ever since I saw them used as live camera mules in the Tour de France bicycle race. They had no problem up steep hills, two man up, with cameras.

[brianfraser]

I have a Honda 600 Silverwing maxiscoot. At 5'-6", I can't get both feet flat on the ground when stopped. The Tmax has similar size and performance but is about 55 lb. lighter.

[nemindakarunaratne]

Thanks for the review. My next investment the T Max 2023.

[richardstamper]

Have owned a couple of these in the past - great bikes but for less money I purchased the Honda NC750x. I call it a motorbike with scooter thinking. More luggage options, bigger wheels, fully automatic and better MPG.

[melowd]

too bad they made it look way worse than the old one.. which looked rad

[ngbsolo]

I have a Yamaha Xmax 2022 and a Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2020. So far, a good combo...

[joeferreira]

Great bike, and quick, and very stable ride. Older shape just as cool, or better I think.

[blade]

A different variator would make the acceleration more exciting if that’s what you want. Then if that isn’t enough a different clutch.

[clivepearce]

I have a 2021 T-Max & love it. I have also just bought the 2022 CB500x in that lovely green, it is superb but now I thinking Fwoar! that new TechMax looks the very bizzo.