2018 Yamaha XMax 300

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FS: 2018 Yamaha XMax 300 - 4336 miles - $4199

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The European Maxi Scooter market continues to thrive, with the Yamaha TMax standing out as one of the favorites. Now, the 2018 Yamaha XMax 300 takes the spotlight as the latest model in this lineage. Boasting a plethora of high-tech features such as keyless operation, ABS brakes, a digital dash, and exceptional suspension components, it certainly doesn't disappoint. Our client acquired this gem in 2022 when it had a mere 722 miles on the clock. Since then, they've diligently maintained it, including fitting a new battery, replacing the stator, and adding a volt meter for battery monitoring. Additionally, it comes equipped with a Yamaha rear carrier rack and a taller Puig windscreen. Our service team conducted a thorough inspection and found only one minor issue: the air filter needed replacing, which we promptly took care of. Overall, it's in impeccable condition, showing no signs of accidents, damage, or misuse..

We have our service paperwork, the owner's manual, 2 factory key fobs and a clear WA title

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Yamaha XMAX scooter appeared in the US in 2017 with little fanfare – possibly because Yamaha didn’t want to call attention to the fact that its long-running and updated-for-2017 TMAX maxi-scooter came up missing about the same time. The new XMAX carries on the large high-performance look of the TMAX, at least, but does so with a 292cc liquid-cooled 4-valve Single rated by Yamaha’s UK website at 27.6 horsepower at 7250 rpm, and 21.4 foot-pounds torque at 5750 rpm. The TMAX is rated at 45 hp at 6750 rpm, and 39 ft-lbs at 5250 rpm.

Wet-weight wise, the UK site has the TMAX at 470 pounds and the XMAX at 395 lbs, which agrees with Yamaha USA – so the XMAX’s 75 less pounds closes the performance gap a little. The TMAX’s big 15-inch wheels are responsible for a large part of its handling performance, and Yamaha has integrated most of that into the XMAX: Its 120/70-15 Dunlop Scoot Smart front is the same size as the T’s, and its 140/70-14 rear tire is close enough to keep it feeling perfectly fine at the remarkable speed it’s capable of (though the TMAX runs a 160/60-15).

There’s an advanced 292cc liquid-cooled Single hanging onto the left side back there, too, with a lightweight forged piston and forged crankshaft, in an offset cylinder that’s lined with Yamaha’s DiASil aluminum “for excellent heat dissipation.” It’s counterbalanced for minimal vibration, and semi-dry-sumped for reduced friction and drag. All that unsprung weight doesn’t help the rear of the XMAX deal with serial bumps, either. But that’s the nature of the scooter beast, really, so no real complaint. At 60.6 inches, the XMAX is about 1.4 in shorter of wheelbase than the TMAX, and its claimed 31.3-in seat height is ?-in lower. All in all, though, everything about the XMAX including its size says maxi-scooter – everything except the price tag, which says $5,599. That’s more like it.

Your roll-on performance from about 60 mph or so is not exactly door-blowing, but thanks to the CVT trans keeping the engine right in its sweet spot, the X feels substantially quicker than say, a Honda CRF250L or a Royal Enfield Himalayan on the freeway, not to mention more comfy and refined. Especially with a passenger. That big back seat is sweet, and there are also nice grab rails to strap things or women and children to. Underneath that seat, you’ll find a shining example of the reason for being of any scooter – a long storage compartment that’ll swallow two helmets or quite a few days’ of supplies or whatever – complete with an LED light for after-dark rooting around.

It being the 21st century and all, the X comes with a remote key fob that means all you need to do to get underway is be within 10 feet of the scooter with it in your pocket, twist the midships-mounted control knob to Run, hit the starter and off yo