First of Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia’s new
releases for 2020 is the Yamaha X-Max 250 scooter, priced at RM 21,500 excluding
road tax, insurance and registration. There are three new colours on offer with
the matte theme from previous featuring strongly, in this year’s case, white,
grey and blue.
The single-cylinder, four-stroke, SOHC
power plant powering the X-Max displaces 250 cc and produces 22.5hp at 7,000
rpm and 24.3 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm. Fuelling for the X-Max is by EFI with
Yamaha’s Blue Core engine design giving better power and fuel economy.
As is usual for scooters, a CVT
transmission belt drive gets power to the ground. The X-Max rolls on a 15-inch
front wheel wearing a 120/70 tyre while the rear uses a 14-inch hoop shod in
140/70-14 rubber. Fuel is carried inside a 13.2-litre tank and under the seat
is a storage compartment large enough for two-full-face helmets. Keyless start
is standard and other rider conveniences include a 12-volt outlet inside the
front fairing, ABS and switchable traction control.
LED lighting is used throughout the X-Max
and an LCD instrument panel is located between two analogue gauges, providing
the rider with all necessary information. The 2020 Yamaha X-Max is available
for purchase at authorised Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia dealers from January
2020.
