Unlike the Indian scooter market, high-capacity maxi scooters are quite popular in European countries. They are fun to ride and best-suited for the urban environment. Yamaha has introduced a new scooter in this segment – the Yamaha X-MAX 300 – to replace the X-MAX 250. The scooter will be showcased at the 2016 EICMA motorcycle show in Italy next month. It looks similar to the Yamaha N-MAX, which was showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo, but has an aggressive front apron with twin LED headlights. It also features a large windscreen and a chiselled mudguard.
The Yamaha X-MAX scores highly with respect to practicality as the under seat storage is gargantuan enough to hold two full face helmets and it also gets a power socket. The new scooter also gets equipped with keyless entry and a traction control system to safeguard the rider in tricky riding conditions. The instrument cluster is a semi-digital unit with a screen in the centre displaying fuel gauge, odometer, trip meter, engine temperature etc. Engine details haven’t been revealed but we know for a fact that the liquid-cooled, single-cylinder motor is now Euro 4 emission norm compliant.
The frame of the scooter has been completely redesigned and it is now suspended on telescopic front forks and twin rear shocks. The Yamaha X-MAX 300 rides on a massive 15-inch wheel at front and a 14-inch wheel at the back. Braking duties are handled by disc brakes on both ends, while ABS is a standard fitment. The new scooter will go on sale by March, 2017 in Europe, while we can hope and wish that Yamaha gets the N-MAX scooter to India.
Source:Bikedekho.com
