With an October 2017 release date, the 2018 Yamaha
X-Max 125 is the Iwata, Japan, firm’s take on a rider-friendly, urban mobility
scooter for the European market.
Designed for use on surface streets and
suburban commuting, the X-Max 125 joins Yamaha’s X-Max-series of scooters. In the case of the X-Max 125, Yamaha’s Traction
Control System (TCS) is standard equipment.
Using a sensor to monitor rear wheel speed, power is
reduced the moment wheel spin is detected. This technology is shared with the
larger X-Max scooters, the X-Max 300 and X-Max 400. Inside the cockpit are two
instrument readouts with a large central LCD display for engine and ride
information.
The X-Max 125 carries a 124 cc, liquid-cooled,
single-cylinder power plant that is rated at 14 hp at 8,750 rpm and puts out 12
Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm. Power gets to the ground using a V-belt and CVT
transmission, with the EU 4-compliant engine fed by EFI.
ABS is now standard for all EU-market
two-wheelers – is done with hydraulic discs front and rear, and the X-Max 125
rolls on a 15-inch wheel in front, with a 14-inch hoop at the back. Wet weight
is claimed to be 175 kg, and seat height is set at 795 mm, with fuel carried in
a 13-litre tank under the floorboard.
LED lighting is used for the X-Max 125, a
twin-headlight unit in the front cowl, and twin tail light. Also standard
equipment is keyless start and USB charging port, while the underseat storage
compartment swallows two full-face helmets.
To accommodate riders of various heights, the X-Max
125 comes with an adjustable screen, as well as handlebars that can be adjusted
fore and aft with a choice of two positions. To increase comfort, a stepped
seat is available that comes with a small, separate, rider’s backrest.
There are four colour options for the X-Max 125 –
Radical Red , Sonic Grey, Phantom Blue and Blazing Grey, with availability
slated for October 2017. No pricing was announced for the 2018 Yamaha X-Max
125.
