I bought a 2023 Xmax in Nov 23 and I am totally pleased in every way !!! I got it for $6299 out the door as it was their last one left and got a real good price !!! I am more impressed the more I ride it !!!
Dealer fee's taxes and the sort, should never ever add more the 1800 to 2000 to a bike on high end and a good mark up is probably 1000 to 1200$ very rare to see fee's under 1000$ maybe if your a regular customer and got 850 credit score, interest rates are also rarely under 10% on a motorcycle from what I've seen
@@GasWorksISO $10k is absurd. Mine was just shy of $8500 out the door, after all the fees/taxes. Yamaha charges a $575 (iirc, bill isn’t in front of me) destination fee, which you’re gonna pay everywhere, so the base price is really $6775. My dealer had a $600 setup fee, which, feel free to have opinions on setup fees, but dealers all do it, and $600 is on the reasonable end of the spectrum as such things go, and then there is tax, title, registration, etc, which also can’t be avoided. TL/DR, I’d expect to pay between $8000 and $8500 at a dealer that isn’t getting greedy, depending on your state’s tax and registration fees (I live in one of the more expensive states, so I assume I’m on the high end of that).
I'm in Canada and received my '24 XMAX one week ago that I had ordered in late March. Canadian model only comes in Raven Black with blue wheels and is otherwise identical to the US model with the double instrumentation. I'm 5'-6 and the seat is too high for me and hard. In fact, it is higher than other bikes I had that had a similar stated seat height, including a Burgman 650. Fortunately, it is light and has the typical low center of gravity of a scooter. I put the windshield in the highest of its 2 positions to reduce turbulence at helmet level and put the rear shocks at the softest setting (I'm 160 pounds ready to ride). The proximity key is too much of a good thing and asks you to fiddle with the controller button for everything. Putting a key in the ignition is far simpler. The engine works well and is smooth and silent. In less than half a tank, I'm averaging 3.0L/100 km or 78 MPG US.
Update on my '24 XMAX 300. The windshield in indeed quite small but it clears all the bugs on my helmet when set at the highest of its 2 positions. I'm only 5'-6 and 160 lbs so bigger/taller riders might find it too small. On board computer has stabilized at 2.9L/100 km and calculated values sit between 2.82 and 2.86L/100 km which is right at the 100 MPG Imp or +/-82 MPG US. The bike also runs happily on Regular gasoline. The engine is smooth as glass and has good power for a 300cc motorcycle. It can tackle 2 lane roads easily at or above speed limits with good passing power when needed. Digital displays are good but a bit complicated to master which brings me to the smart key... I almost drained my battery for not deactivating the ignition correctly. One day, the voltage was showing - - - which was probably less than 12.0V. The bike started but I took no chance and recharged the battery which is a pain to get at and requires the front end of the bike to be removed. So when you either activate or deactivate the bike, there's no light flashing whatever to tell you it's done but just a very small red LED on the fob. Just make sure you get it right by pressing the invisible black button on the fob for more than a second.
I got tell folks..i strongly recommend changing oil least half the time Yamaha directs you to change it, if they say 4000 miles id do at least 2500 miles
I looked at it Saturday morning nice scooter. Decided to get the Zuma 125 for in town use. I have a retro modern bike for long trips makes me happy every time I get on it.
These little scooters are great. I bought a 2006 Majesty 400 new still own it today and love it. If your thinking about buying one of these don't hesitate. It's just so much fun!
Hey boss, thank you for your amazing review. I just have a question, what's the main difference between this one and the Honda ADV 160 2025? I just don't see which one is more reliable and fuel efficient. Thanks for your help.
@@slowridersmotovlog201 Thank you for your quick response, also I forgot to mention. I do part time food delivery after work, I'm looking also for something lighter, so you that have both of them, which one is easier to get on and off multiple times. I'm 5'11 234 LBS. Thank you again.
I like how high yamaha put the speedometer. You barely have to move your head to see the numbers especially with a full face helmet. I've seen Harleys with the speedometer down on the top of the gas tank. That must be really annoying, no wonder Harley riders don't wear helmets.
Yo danny boy...hows the display in the sunshine? Can u see it clearly?..looks sharp and the gray isnt bad but they have way better colors. I saw yellow checkered effect. Looked like something from the movie "tron".
I’m going to receive mine tomorrow May 17th of 2024 here in Japan. The same color as yours but 250cc because the 300 is not commercialized. Thanks for the review!!! I’m more excited now than ever 🥳🥳🥳
@@slowridersmotovlog201 Have you had a look at any after market top cases or windshields? That windshield looks a little small to me. I'd also like some more storage on a rack.
Honestly biggest difference is the looks, Bergman is a great scooter, but it's 2000$ more ,but it does have the features to justify the difference in price, but xmax is better looking, just as dependable, almost as fast!
"Drag your feet ". Not everyone has the money to buy such an expensive scooter. Perhaps you should have a contest giveaway, one of those beautiful scooters, Please. Thank you.
This is the XMax Tech Max version. The regular XMax is cheaper and has a single display on the dash, and less electronic features, like paid subscription Garmin nav.
@@1zanglangThere's a Blue Core sticker on the left and a windshield care sticker on the right. I'm not seeing what you're referring to, but this is how my bike is labeled as well.
Stay away not good it’s a nightmare I ride motorcycles and fix bikes almost 40 years that yamaha is the worse bike very expensive parts oil anything about it very dangerous even if you going slow very heavy very loud engine and you have to change oil really every 1000 miles,I’m so upset I lost money buying but it was totally mistake cheap made very disappointed you can’t even find parts and if you find very expensive oh I forgot many time I got stuck because the ignition system doesn’t work believe me that’s is a mistake made by Yamaha as much videos they make this bike isn’t good at all and if you think you can work on it ? Nooooooo just to change air filter you have to go through HELlL yes yes and spend mad gas more than a car really 😮😮😮 what? The ignition is one of the worse how many times I got stuck on the road I couldn’t even open it for gas that ignition supposed to control everything I couldn’t even open the seat oh my god yamaha dit it this to my pocket?
This comment sounds off for sure, folks reading this should do their due diligence, the things mentioned here are very subjective TO SAY THE LEAST..😅...PLEASE DO UR OWN RESEARCH, IN MY OPINION, ITS ONE BEST BIKES OUT THERE!!
Appreciate the review, no stupid music, a good long look at things, how it rides. Thanks
Just drove home my new 2024 XMax 300. Very happy so far. Thanks for the content. Your videos helped me make a very informed choice. :)
Congratulations on the new Xmax!!!
I bought a 2023 Xmax in Nov 23 and I am totally pleased in every way !!! I got it for $6299 out the door as it was their last one left and got a real good price !!! I am more impressed the more I ride it !!!
Vey nice enjoy that thing
@@slowridersmotovlog201 curious what was the OTD $$$
@@realasscracka I would say 7000-7200
@@slowridersmotovlog201 Thank you very much !!!
Doubt that price
Your review is nice and straight to the point, looks like a really nice bike esp. the gas miles. Thank you !!!
Thank you
Very nice review and great insight! Thanks!
Nice review and bike. Do you know when the 2025 version is coming out and color options ? Do you have any complaints and how do you like the color?
I tried to buy one of these last year thru my local dealership and their out the door price was almost TEN GRAND!!! Needless to say, I walked away..
Ok they that pretty ridiculous. I would have to.
Can get the BMW C400GT for less than that (by a few dollars)
Dealer fee's taxes and the sort, should never ever add more the 1800 to 2000 to a bike on high end and a good mark up is probably 1000 to 1200$ very rare to see fee's under 1000$ maybe if your a regular customer and got 850 credit score, interest rates are also rarely under 10% on a motorcycle from what I've seen
@@GasWorksISO don’t buy it totally garbage night mare
@@GasWorksISO $10k is absurd. Mine was just shy of $8500 out the door, after all the fees/taxes. Yamaha charges a $575 (iirc, bill isn’t in front of me) destination fee, which you’re gonna pay everywhere, so the base price is really $6775. My dealer had a $600 setup fee, which, feel free to have opinions on setup fees, but dealers all do it, and $600 is on the reasonable end of the spectrum as such things go, and then there is tax, title, registration, etc, which also can’t be avoided. TL/DR, I’d expect to pay between $8000 and $8500 at a dealer that isn’t getting greedy, depending on your state’s tax and registration fees (I live in one of the more expensive states, so I assume I’m on the high end of that).
I'm in Canada and received my '24 XMAX one week ago that I had ordered in late March. Canadian model only comes in Raven Black with blue wheels and is otherwise identical to the US model with the double instrumentation. I'm 5'-6 and the seat is too high for me and hard. In fact, it is higher than other bikes I had that had a similar stated seat height, including a Burgman 650. Fortunately, it is light and has the typical low center of gravity of a scooter. I put the windshield in the highest of its 2 positions to reduce turbulence at helmet level and put the rear shocks at the softest setting (I'm 160 pounds ready to ride). The proximity key is too much of a good thing and asks you to fiddle with the controller button for everything. Putting a key in the ignition is far simpler. The engine works well and is smooth and silent. In less than half a tank, I'm averaging 3.0L/100 km or 78 MPG US.
Update on my '24 XMAX 300. The windshield in indeed quite small but it clears all the bugs on my helmet when set at the highest of its 2 positions. I'm only 5'-6 and 160 lbs so bigger/taller riders might find it too small.
On board computer has stabilized at 2.9L/100 km and calculated values sit between 2.82 and 2.86L/100 km which is right at the 100 MPG Imp or +/-82 MPG US. The bike also runs happily on Regular gasoline.
The engine is smooth as glass and has good power for a 300cc motorcycle. It can tackle 2 lane roads easily at or above speed limits with good passing power when needed.
Digital displays are good but a bit complicated to master which brings me to the smart key...
I almost drained my battery for not deactivating the ignition correctly. One day, the voltage was showing - - - which was probably less than 12.0V. The bike started but I took no chance and recharged the battery which is a pain to get at and requires the front end of the bike to be removed. So when you either activate or deactivate the bike, there's no light flashing whatever to tell you it's done but just a very small red LED on the fob. Just make sure you get it right by pressing the invisible black button on the fob for more than a second.
I got tell folks..i strongly recommend changing oil least half the time Yamaha directs you to change it, if they say 4000 miles id do at least 2500 miles
I go by the same rule as you my friend
@@josephgeorgeejr7039 burning oil fast the scooter is a nightmare
For that scooter is a lot of aftermarket racing parts in Taiwan
I want to see scooters race !
is this a good scooter for a 260lb rider or something bigger like the burgman 400?
It will do just fine!!
Why does America always get the boring gray and silver colors? Where’s electric blue and candy apple red 🤨
I agree
Do like your review but you can also change the transmission fluid yourself as well!
I looked at it Saturday morning nice scooter. Decided to get the Zuma 125 for in town use. I have a retro modern bike for long trips makes me happy every time I get on it.
Congratulations on the Zuma 125
These little scooters are great. I bought a 2006 Majesty 400 new still own it today and love it. If your thinking about buying one of these don't hesitate. It's just so much fun!
Totally agree!
Hey boss, thank you for your amazing review. I just have a question, what's the main difference between this one and the Honda ADV 160 2025? I just don't see which one is more reliable and fuel efficient. Thanks for your help.
The Xmax has more speed.. there both very reliable and I’ve had both. The Xmax is the king
@@slowridersmotovlog201 Thank you for your quick response, also I forgot to mention. I do part time food delivery after work, I'm looking also for something lighter, so you that have both of them, which one is easier to get on and off multiple times. I'm 5'11 234 LBS. Thank you again.
@@juanm1897 then that would be adv160 super and step throw to get on
@@slowridersmotovlog201 Thanks for all of your recommendations.
Is this highway legal in the US? How is it during winter season? Hope someone will answer as I am planning to buy one instead of car 😅. Thanks
Yes I take it on the highway
I'm looking at a used one in this color. Really good design and colorway
I'm interested in buying one and I was wondering about the battery tender lead and where would it be. Thanks
My is sticking out from under the seat
@@slowridersmotovlog201 Ok thanks for the reply . I appreciate your videos. Have a good one.
I like how high yamaha put the speedometer. You barely have to move your head to see the numbers especially with a full face helmet. I've seen Harleys with the speedometer down on the top of the gas tank. That must be really annoying, no wonder Harley riders don't wear helmets.
Is it capable of rough terrains?
Off road yes but real rough terrain
@@slowridersmotovlog201 thank you
The xmax model tech max not coming in usa market??
No
Nice review! Man that thing looks sharp!
Thanks bro!!
How tall are you? I'm sure you said it but I'm wondering if 6'2 is too tall to ride.
6”2 you’ll be fine
Does it have a USB plug?
Yes
I regret selling my Burgman 650 executive 😢
Yo danny boy...hows the display in the sunshine? Can u see it clearly?..looks sharp and the gray isnt bad but they have way better colors. I saw yellow checkered effect. Looked like something from the movie "tron".
It is kinda hard to see in the bright sun light that’s why I cut that part out of the video.
@@slowridersmotovlog201 ahhh dan...keepbit real. Keep it honest. Even the negative aspects.
Where did you get these gloves pleeeeease?
a.co/d/9pVV28V
Great review…Since you have a 300 scooter how does it handle at 60 mph? Is it back jarring?
No jarring at all very smooth
these things are a delight. I have a 2024 one. and totally love it. am looking for recommendations for a different seat though
@@kjpstorm the Xmax are super fun. Not sure on a upgrade on the seat
I don’t think he got it up to 60
In the video
The bronze under the seat is outta place. If Granite Grey it would look much better. Nice scoot tho!
Looks identical to my 2023. Can not see a single difference. Nice review.
Thank you
I agree, I went with the 2023 because the 2024s were taking forever to come in. The GPS on the dash is a fantastic feature
@@CaptainAstrum Picking up my 2023 today for that very reason.
Must have missed the digital display
I’m going to receive mine tomorrow May 17th of 2024 here in Japan. The same color as yours but 250cc because the 300 is not commercialized. Thanks for the review!!! I’m more excited now than ever 🥳🥳🥳
Great!! You will definitely enjoy your xmax
@@slowridersmotovlog201 ❤️thanks so much ❤️
Looks like it has more & larger storage compartments than the TMAX, 😮
I think you are correct
Prefer the front of the old shape better,
No way
Found one in Illinois in stock. 7500 otd. Thinking of looking at it Saturday.
You definitely won’t be disappointed
Where would you put a phone holder on? On the mirrors? 😂
Yes that’s were it goes
Which one would you choose 2024 Yamaha Xmax or the 2024 Suzuki Burgman 400?
Xmax every time
Stay away from that Yamaha I got one 5 months ago I’m very upset I lost my money,get a Suzuki believe me
@@mariageorgopoulougeorgopou5688 the Yamaha has been amazing for me I’ve had my for over a year.
@@slowridersmotovlog201 Have you had a look at any after market top cases or windshields? That windshield looks a little small to me. I'd also like some more storage on a rack.
Honestly biggest difference is the looks, Bergman is a great scooter, but it's 2000$ more ,but it does have the features to justify the difference in price, but xmax is better looking, just as dependable, almost as fast!
U sure that’s 6200 think standard version starting that much that’s tech max version way more
I have never seen the tech max sold around here
Should be correct. The 2023 retailed for $6099.
Love everything except the digital dash.
I agree with you!!
"Drag your feet ". Not everyone has the money to buy such an expensive scooter. Perhaps you should have a contest giveaway, one of those beautiful scooters, Please. Thank you.
That's kinda funny considering all the newbie riders who for their first bike buy the biggest bike they can find at prices more than some homes.
"Yamahaw" :)
Doing more selling then talking about the bike.
This is the XMax Tech Max version. The regular XMax is cheaper and has a single display on the dash, and less electronic features, like paid subscription Garmin nav.
This is the only version the US gets so they dropped the Tech Max title.
@@mprime6807 The TechMax badge is visible on the fairing just below the winshield.
@@1zanglangThere's a Blue Core sticker on the left and a windshield care sticker on the right. I'm not seeing what you're referring to, but this is how my bike is labeled as well.
@@mprime6807 Well, it seems I didn't see it well. On the European versions, these stickers are labeled TechMax, for the same variant. Sorry, my bad.
@@mprime6807 Well, on European version, these stickers are labeled „TechMax”. It seems I didn't see very well. My bad.
Stay away not good it’s a nightmare I ride motorcycles and fix bikes almost 40 years that yamaha is the worse bike very expensive parts oil anything about it very dangerous even if you going slow very heavy very loud engine and you have to change oil really every 1000 miles,I’m so upset I lost money buying but it was totally mistake cheap made very disappointed you can’t even find parts and if you find very expensive oh I forgot many time I got stuck because the ignition system doesn’t work believe me that’s is a mistake made by Yamaha as much videos they make this bike isn’t good at all and if you think you can work on it ? Nooooooo just to change air filter you have to go through HELlL yes yes and spend mad gas more than a car really 😮😮😮 what? The ignition is one of the worse how many times I got stuck on the road I couldn’t even open it for gas that ignition supposed to control everything I couldn’t even open the seat oh my god yamaha dit it this to my pocket?
But do you recommend?
What are you talking about! You must been very unlucky, my Xmax got 40.000km no a problem.
This comment sounds off for sure, folks reading this should do their due diligence, the things mentioned here are very subjective TO SAY THE LEAST..😅...PLEASE DO UR OWN RESEARCH, IN MY OPINION, ITS ONE BEST BIKES OUT THERE!!
Prices will fall with inflation falling soon.
Not gonna happen, bud. Sadly.
@protomon
We shall see.