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Yamaha XMAX specifications, dimensions and price

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The Yamaha XMAX is a 292cc scooter with automatic CVT, belt drive and ABS at both wheels. Yamaha lists 403 lb wet, a 31.3-inch seat and 3.4-gallon tank. Its 73 mpg estimate is a manufacturer estimate, not a guaranteed result; the $6,399 base price excludes the $650 destination charge.

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Listed base price: Yamaha XMAX, Honda ADV160, Honda PCXYamaha XMAX: $6,399; Honda ADV160: $4,499; Honda PCX: $4,349Listed base price ($)Yamaha XMAX$6,399Honda ADV160$4,499Honda PCX$4,349
Published weight: Yamaha XMAX, Honda ADV160, Honda PCXYamaha XMAX: 403 lb; Honda ADV160: 294 lb; Honda PCX: 291 lbPublished weight (lb)Yamaha XMAX403 lbHonda ADV160294 lbHonda PCX291 lb
Seat height: Yamaha XMAX, Honda ADV160, Honda PCXYamaha XMAX: 31.3 in; Honda ADV160: 30.7 in; Honda PCX: 30.1 inSeat height (in)Yamaha XMAX31.3 inHonda ADV16030.7 inHonda PCX30.1 in

Yamaha XMAX

Yamaha XMAX
SpecificationValue
Model year2026
ClassScooter
Engine292cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke, SOHC single cylinder; 4 valves
Displacement292cc
Bore x stroke70.0x75.9 mm
Compression ratio10.9:1
Fuel systemFuel Injection
TransmissionAutomatic CVT
Final driveV-Belt
Front suspension33mm telescopic fork
Front suspension travel4.3 in
Rear suspensionDual shocks
Rear suspension travel3.1 in
Front brakeHydraulic disc, 267mm; ABS
Rear brakeHydraulic disc, 245mm; ABS
Front tire120/70-15 Dunlop® Scoot Smart
Rear tire140/70-14 Dunlop® Scoot Smart
Seat height31.3 in
Wet weight403 lb
Wheelbase60.6 in
Rake (caster angle)26.5°
Trail3.7 in
Fuel capacity3.4 gal
Ground clearance5.3 in
Fuel economy (estimated)73 mpg
IgnitionTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Length x width x height86.0 in x 30.5 in x 55.5 in – 59.3 in
Starting MSRP$6,399
Destination charge$650

Total Motorcycle says the 292cc single-cylinder Blue Core engine uses technology from Yamaha's sport bikes and is smooth, efficient and ready for everything from the daily commute to weekend rides. It lists large 267 mm front and 245 mm rear disc brakes, a traction-control system that monitors wheel speeds and smoothly cuts power if the rear tire slips, and a claimed 75 mpg.

Motzy Moto is a rider's take from someone used to the weight, road presence and long-distance character of a Harley-Davidson Road Glide. The linked owner video is an individual account of XMAX use.

It does not establish reliability rates or the suitability of this scooter for another rider’s route. It presents itself as the start of a long-term series.

So it does not give final verdicts.

What the scooter format gives

A maxi-scooter carries a lot of practical features a motorcycle does not: a step-through, an automatic transmission, under-seat storage and a windscreen. At 403 lb wet the XMAX is heavy for a 300, and that weight gives it stability at highway speed. The 31.3 in seat is easier to reach than most motorcycles, and 75 mpg claimed economy is the number that appeals to commuters.

Against the Honda ADV160 and PCX

Honda's ADV160 and PCX are smaller 160cc scooters. The XMAX at 292cc and $6,399 is priced above them and is the one that can hold highway speed.

The XMAX suits a commuter who has to use fast roads and wants an automatic, weather protection and storage. A rider who mostly stays under 45 mph will do just as well on a smaller scooter.

XMAX against the ADV160 and PCX

Yamaha XMAX — specification reference

The XMAX is Yamaha's 292cc maxi-scooter for commuting and weekend rides, with traction control and a claimed 75 mpg. A Harley Road Glide rider writing on Motzy Moto asks whether the format deserves more respect, and Yamaha asks $6,399.

Motzy Moto is a rider's take from someone used to the weight, road presence and long-distance character of a Harley-Davidson Road Glide. The article says the video focuses on ownership details that matter after the first impression wears off: how the XMAX feels in normal riding, where its practicality shows up, and whether the maxi-scooter format deserves more respect than it usually gets.

It presents itself as the start of a long-term series. So it does not give final verdicts.

Model-year range
2024–2025
Compared editions
2
Specification entries
23
Entries that differ
3

Total Motorcycle says the efficient engine and powertrain deliver 75 mpg, which is a claimed figure and depends on speed and load.

Yes. Total Motorcycle says the system monitors wheel speeds and, if it detects rear tire slip, smoothly cuts engine power to prevent uncontrolled wheelspin.

Other models in this reference: Yamaha XSR700, Yamaha WR450F, Yamaha XSR900.