Yamaha X-Max 300

Make Model	Yamaha X-Max 400
Year	2017
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve
Capacity	292 cc / 17.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	70 x 75.9 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio	10.9:1
Lubrication	Wet sump
Induction	Fuel Injection
Ignition	TCI
Starting	Electric
Max Power	27.6 hp / 20.2 @ 7250 rpm
Max Torque	29 Nm / 21.4 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm
Transmission	Automatic
Final Drive	V-Belt Automatic
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel	84 mm / 3.3 in
Rear Suspension	Unit swing
Rear Wheel Travel	110 mm / 4.3 in
Front Brakes	Single 267mm disc
Rear Brakes	Single 267mm disc
Front Tyre	120/70-15
Rear Tyre	140/70-14
Dimensions	Length 2185 mm / 86.0 in Width 775 mm / 30.5 in Width 1415 mm / 55.7 n
Wheelbase	1540 mm / 60.6 in
Seat Height	775 mm / 30.5 in
Ground Clearance	135 mm / 5.3 in
Wet Weight	179.0 kg / 394.6 lbs
Fuel Capacity	13 Litres / 3.4 US gal

Yamaha’s assault on the European scooter market looks set to continue with the introduction of the new XMAX 300 for 2017.

The 300 replaces Yamaha’s long-running X-MAX 250, which has racked up an impressive 130,000 sales in its 11-year history, and features an all-new Euro 4 compliant single-cylinder motor which is claimed to offer more top speed and acceleration than the old 250cc unit, while delivering improved fuel consumption and more refinement.

The four-valve engine is full of what Yamaha dub ‘Blue Core’ technology, which is marketing speak for, erm, technology. In line with other manufacturers’ strategies to meet the stricter Euro 4 regulations, which cover both noise and gas emissions, the company has worked to minimise mechanical losses, with an offset cylinder design and a DiASil cylinder with an oil jet piston cooler. The new fuel injection system features a 12-hole injector that sprays the atomised fuel towards the back of the valve head for efficient combustion, while 3D mapping controls the fuel volume and ignition timing to deliver what Yamaha claim is excellent rideability and good fuel efficiency.

It’s not just the engine that’s been given a makeover. The XMAX 300 has loads of spec that should make it an excellent urban commuter. There’s a keyless ignition system, 12 volt charging socket and an underseat storage area that can take two full-faced helmets and which has been designed to be wide enough to take a laptop.

It looks great on paper, with sharp new TMAX inspired styling and twin-eye LED headlights. It should be pretty decent out on the open roads too, with a switch to motorcycle-style telescopic forks with a triple-tree style arrangement, as well as ABS brakes and a traction control system.

Yamaha XMAX 300