2017 Yamaha X-Max 300
The 2017 Yamaha X-Max 300 has just been announced by its European arm.
From the original T-Max, going back over 15 years, Yamaha’s X-Max 300 takes
over the quarter-litre scooter mantle from the X-Max 250.
Drawing on the DNA of the T-Max 530 cc super
scooter, the X-Max 300 features Blue Core 292 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder
engine with a claimed power output of 27.6 hp at 7,250 rpm and 29 Nm of torque
at 5,750 rpm. A V-belt driven automatic gearbox gets the power to the ground,
in traditional scooter style.
Starting is electric, and the engine is fed by EFI
with electronic ignition. Rolling on a 15-inch wheel in front, and 14-inch
wheel at the rear, the X-Max 300 carries 120/70 and 140/70 tyres front and
rear, respectively.
New for 2017 is LED lighting front and rear, with a
Smart Key keyless ignition. ABS is standard on the 267 mm diameter front
hydraulic brake disc, and the rear brake is a 245 mm diameter assembly. Traction
control (TCS) also makes an appearance for 2017, enhancing ride safety.
There is under-seat storage for the X-Max 300,
capable of swallowing two full-face helmets and assorted riding gear. A side
pocket on the dashboard has more storage space and conceals a USB charging
port. An adjustable windscreen completes rider accommodations.
Instruments are a two-clock analogue affair, with a
central LCD panel displaying the fuel and temperature gauges, along with an
odometer, fuel consumption readout and the such. The 13-litre fuel tank sits
under the rider’s feet, and the X-Max 300 weighs in at 179 kg.
No word on pricing of the 2017 Yamaha X-Max 300 as
yet, but the 2016 X-Max 250 retails from 4,499 pounds sterling.
There are three colour options available – Quasar Bronze, Milky White and Matt
Grey – and availability will be March 2017.
