I ride the Yamaha XMAX 300 in the U.S. and Thailand while sharing my rider experience. I compare the XMAX against a few of my favorite scooters (motorbikes), such as the Honda Forza 350, HondaADV 150, and the new Honda ADV 350.
My experience and opinions are from riding many hours on these scooters across different riding conditions and situations. The XMAX 300 is one of the best and most enjoyable scooters to own and ride. I've put 4,100 miles on my 2021 Yamaha XMAX. From winding mountain roads, interstates, highways, and city commuting in all weather conditions, from hot, cold, wet, and pleasant. Fun is the word I think of every time I ride my XMAX.
The ADV 150/160 and the ADV 350 feel as if they were built specifically for Thailand's unpredictable and sometimes bad roads. While the XMAX feels better suited for good-condition city roads, expressways/Interstates, and well-paved back roads, especially some nice twisty countryside roads.
The 292cc single-cylinder engine is silky smooth and puts out an impressive 27.63 horsepower. While the engine and drivetrain setup lacks the punchiness of the Forza and ADV 350 at low and mid RPM, the XMAX is impressive at the top end. After purchasing my XMAX, I went on a 900-mile interstate trip from Pennsylvania to Alabama. Sitting comfortably while passing cars at 80+ MPH was a surreal experience. I was impressed by the comfort and performance.
Yamaha has done an excellent job setting up the 4.3-inch front and 3.1-inch rear suspension travel. The ride is excellent in most situations. The Forza and XMAX have similar suspension travel, but the XMAX is much better at absorbing bumps and making the rider feel confident leaning into corners.
The ADV 350 has an unfair advantage with its Showa 4.9-inch front and 5.1-inch rear suspension travel. Making it the best "bad road" Scooter. The XMAX is the best cool and cold weather scooter; wind protection is excellent in stock form. The ADV 350 is the brute, and the XMAX is the silky smooth sport scooter.
The Yamaha XMAX is an excellent scooter (motorbike). Anyone that buys one will be very happy. However, I hope Yamaha puts much better headlights on the updated 2023 XMAX 300.
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