Yamaha Xmax 300 | Owners Review after 3 years

The perfect maxi scooter? I certainly rate it. My review & thoughts about the maxi scoot after owning it for 3 years. #yamaha #xmax #review #motorcycle

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[Watson]

Had my 2019 Xmax 300 for almost 2 years and 50.000km now. Basically only positives.

I have the silver one which looks gorgeous in the sun, sparkles and everything. The matte paint is very delicate though, would never get a vehicle with matte paint again, scratches just by looking at it wrong.

Very reliable if serviced properly, battery goes weak below 5 celsius. It really doesn´t wanna start below that.

Excellent storage space. Can fit my HJC RPHA 11 size L in both positions. Usually have a backpack, gymbag and my rain clothes in there with room to spare.

If you ride all year round like I do, treat every bolt close to the ground with copper paste, they corrode and break off easily, especially on the CVT case.

At 6´1" the seating position is sub-optimal. You need long legs to comfortably flat foot it but when you´re riding, there is no space for said long legs to go. The forward position is atrocious. On long rides my hip starts to feel really uncomfortable because of the high floorboards compared to the seat height.

The lights are terrible. Once adjusted properly, good throw of light but not bright enough. Halogen bulbs on cars and even my bycicle lights are brighter. High beam is a nice gimmick for making reflective signs glow, nothing else.

Decent power. You can smash most cars off the line and can easily get to 130kph and hold that even on the worst inclines. You need to think about overtaking though. Trucks and tractors are no deal but when you want to overtake someone who is also accelerating, don´t. It´s very frustrating, a lot of people here in Germany have a small ego and don´t want to let you go past. You have basically no power when they decide to hit the gas just as you are overtaking. You are at their mercy, not a good feeling at all.

Excellent fuel consumption. You can easily get below 3l per 100km. I ride my scooter like a maniac. Lots of full throttle and Autobahn riding and get 3, 26l per 100km as an average over the last 20.000km.

I really like riding it. It is plenty fast for the city and just so easy with the cvt transmission.

I´m thinking about going back to a bike. I just miss power in some situations and even shifting.
I would certainly miss it though. The storage space, weather protection and ease of use/ low cost is unmatched by any motorcycle out there.

[saturnus]

I own my Xmax300 from 2021 now for 7 months and have ridden 5000 km. Next week the V-belt is going to be changed.(20000 km) My cons are that the speedometer is 10% slower than GPS-speed-indication. The front lights are not really powerful. And it is very sensitive for strong side winds. But overall I don't regret this bike after 38 years of driving heavy BMW's. (I am 70 years old now)

[sgsuper]

Keep a spare key fob battery. The one problem is Yamaha and Honda dont give you a key, in the manual it even says the key fob may not work sometimes. Ive been stranded a few times. It need a manual key back up. Ive seen a few people now stuck when the key battery goes.

[fingerhorn]

As good as this and other maxi scooters are, I don't understand the fashion for endless GREY colour schemes which seem to be all the rage nowadays. Life in wintery UK is grey enough already. Don't riders want just a bit of colour to brighten up their day? Brilliant channel by the way.

[peter]

Great review. I thought it would be, seeing the condition and sensible mods on the bike. I've got a Burgman 400 and I'm looking at the Xmax or Forza 300/350. As you say, far more practical than a motorbike, great in traffic and good storage and economy. Once you've tried one it's difficult to go back to a normal motorbike as they are just so practical and easy to live with.

[neilcole]

Ridden bikes for years! Now l strangely find myself lusting after one of these!

[KA-skpw]

Just bought a 2021 a week ago. My son went to pick it up for me about 200 miles away, and trailered it back home. I left town to go to my summer home, so cant wait to get back and see and ride this scoot !!!!
Thanks for video, ride safe.

[theadventuresofaskierandsa]

Great video! Really enjoyed getting a true owner's perspective on what it's really like to own an Xmax 300. I'm looking to get one in the coming years. Would be great to see videos of your trips into Europe on your Xmax :) thanks for a fantastic video :)

[kpr]

Brilliant video for somebody considering buying one. You’ve convinced me. Coming to the end of a pcp on a xsr700 and I’m going to use the equity for a deposit on one of these On the lookout for one now not too far away. Thanks again

[musicianonamotorbike]

Really well thought through and put together video. I put together a similar video for my bike after living with it for a year, owners views I think are a great complement to the journalist views. I’m quite keen to swap the car for a more robust and comfortable commuter. One of these has turned up at my local dealer (same spec and colour). I’m convinced it’s worth a look. Keep up the great videos. Enjoy the ride, stay safe.

[willswheels]

A good review mate, I’m very fond of Maxi Scoots, I’ve had 2, a Suzuki Burgman and a Yamaha YP250 Majesty, brilliant machines, practical, comfortable and fun.
I like the Xmax300 as well as the Forza.
The difference between choosing a Traditional “bike” or a Maxi Scoot are down to what your 2 wheeled priorities are, ie what rates highest for you on your needs and wants in a bike.
If you want speed, comfort, fun ease of use, weather protection and practicality and style then in my opinion a Maxi scoot ticks all the boxes.

[leon.welzel]

Hi, very informative video as always. Would be great to see a review of your regular delivery scooter (Honda I think) at some point in the future!

[chriswebb]

Great review. Have just got the 2024 xmax 300 and other than the lights and digital dash there appears to be no difference….

[grahamwall]

Hi, great review thank you. I have one on order, due this week and would be really interested in the details on those aftermarket mirrors please? Many thanks in advance.

[TILL_THIS_DAY]

Not a Long Video, proceeds to post a 23 minute video, that I finished watching! Proper video mate, cheers

[smoothazeggziam]

Your video was a great review. I am going to purchase an X Max 300. I'd like to know about your mirror swap, was it difficult to find the brackets? And how would I go about purchasing them for myself?

[Haven_wayRBLX]

Where did you get the mirrors that hit it? I’m looking at the 2025 version so not sure if the ones you have will fit that version it definitely a cool upgrade. Can you show us under the hood?

[johnsain]

Wow....things have changed ....my Yamaha Majesty 400 seems to have a lot more storage....61 liters - 2 full face helmets....and pretty large compartments on the steerring column.

[minecraftbso]

Hello so was going to buy a Xmax 300 2023 but to get It registerd In my country I have to find a sticker from the factory that says all the information about the bike but i dont know where is the sticker placed on the scooter so I was wondering if you know or you chould tell me where It is on your bike (is it behind the forks on the front end)?

[MrGoodTouchh]

Awesome video, curious as to what you used to attach the quad lock mount to? Thanks!