Yamaha XMAX 300 - One year.. 10,000+km.. long term review?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 พ.ค. 2024
- I spend some time to talk about the Yamaha XMAX 300 that I rode for a considerable distance, and try to break down the reasons why it could possibly be one of the better maxi-scooters available in Singapore today.
I chat a bit about what I've done myself in terms of mods and accessories on the XMAX 300, and some maintenance items that I've done, along with reliability. I touch on some points of other issues that are known about the XMAX 300.
Perhaps this could help you make a decision on one.
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~Content:
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - About the XMAX
01:19 - What I like
03:58 - What I don't like
05:04 - The modifications
08:54 - Maintenance and reliability
11:31 - Conclusion
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I think we all agree that that bike looks damn good for a high mileage bike!
As an 'old-timer' it was heart-warming to listen to a guy who so clearly knows what he's talking about. Lucid. Informative. Balanced. After some 30 motorcycles, I'm now very seriously considering the 2023 XMAX 300 (standard). As one who used to set contact-breaker points using a Rizla paper and a tranny radio, the Tech version of the XMAX is definitely not for me.
I'm picking my new 2023 Xmax Tues ....I think it's a steal for 75 mpg and 87 mph big screen and huge storage for only $6299 total costs out the door from K&N out of Tulsa, OK
Much appreciated on the comprehensive breakdown of the X max 300. Currently I am looking at various different options of the class 2a range for my daily commuting. This is very detailed. U earned a sub!!
A very wonderfully done review video 👍🏽 The kind that ppl would actually want to watch til the end. Useful info.
Your videos are pretty informative and precise without much fluff, if you did all this without a script then power to you.
This video will be partially informative to me as I am aiming to get Xmax's "sister" bike Tricity 300(yes it's pretty overpriced but that bike was my dream bike that made me pick up 2B in the first place).
They both share the same storage unit and CVT system(very fortunate that you mentioned that the oil consumption isn't as bad as it sounds, people have described that it was as bad as wuyang bikes) and a good amount of accessories as well. I was planning to install a comfort seat next time but i didn't know that it actually affects storage size until your video so thanks for that tidbit of info.
Thank you for a very informative and no-nonsense review. Your experience and thoughts on the XMAX similar to mine and, having come down from 'big bikes' (a BMW 1200), I could not be happier with this valiant-hearted little scooter. It punches WAY above its weight on the open road too and is an absolute delight to own and use. Keep up the great work.
Thanks for the good review. My 2020 is doing fine. Best bike I have owned thus far.
Excellent and detailed review, perhaps I'll consider buying one!
Recently I bought a vitacci clash 200 EFI, after I put about 10,000 miles on it I'm upgrading to the Yamaha xmax 300 it looks gorgeous and more importantly high quality
I dont even own a scooter, i have a mt09 but i liked the review (editing, script and the naturality and chillness of it). seemed like you aproached all the major topics. but once again, i have no idea xD. keep it up ;D
Great review bro.. nice work! keep it up..
Your comments mirror my experience of owning a xmax 300
Thank you for sharing this informative owner's video.
Thx a lot for ENG review man :)
Great review!
Great video. Could you make a review of Kawasaki J300? I'm interested in this scooter as well.
Hi bro, love ur content and the bar end mirror. Where u get them and what brand is that?
I bought a xmax300 2022 model this year in may ( I test rode a adv350 but after it still chose the Xmax) drove about 10000 km in 7 months. Such an amazing scooter. I'm also a bit shorter and can comfortably stretch out my legs. Only downside I wil say is the breaking power. Maintenance does have really friendly intervals. Can ride it in almost every weather conditions we have heavy winters here and this week I drove in -4 degrees Celsius without any problems. Great bike. Thank you for the video.
How tall are you if you don't mind me asking Just so I can compare myself to this scooter.
You mentioned taking an ADV 350 for a test ride and eventually deciding to get the Xmax. Why? I am also condidering those two, but haven't tried any of them yet.
great review!!! newbie here, just wondering if you experience any pops and crackles during deceleration and is it normal? i just got mine 2 weeks ago
Hi Mate, can you tell me more about the loose camshaft screw, can't find much on the internet? Greetings from The Netherlands
Thank you for the review, just a question, how tall are you, mate? So I can know if I I will be able to place my feet in a foward position. I just heard, just below 1.8 mts XD
Taking Class 2A TP on 30th Dec, just wanna buy Xmax 🤩
Very good review. You covered a lot of points. Thank you for this.
hi.. u mention about the screw that related to the crank shaft.. im getting the 2020 xmax 300 soon mileage around 29k.. so must i ask the shop if the screw need to be replace or not?
Good review thanks
Great content
Hi Bro! Just want you to know that I love watching your vids! Looking forward to the next 🙏🏻 Btw was just wondering how the RCB mirrors like, manage to get a good view of the rear? Just bought a Xmax and all thanks to you for this detail vid, appreciate it bro! 🙌🏻
Hello and I’m glad the video helped you. The RCB mirrors are great for the price. No issues with visibility. Other cheaper no-brand ones are terrible from my experience. After all the RCB mirrors do benefit from ECE certification, whether it is true or not I don’t know, haha.
Thank you so much for the reply my guy🙏🏻 think I'll be getting one for myself! So 50000 km review next? 😝Whatever it is, looking forward to your next post, btw latest video was fire!
Thank you. Currently I’m already at about 90kkm. Probably if something breaks I’ll update. But it just doesn’t want to give up. Haha
Haha! Well I hope it would not happen! 🤲🏼 Be safe wherever you are my guy.
I just had my 2019 Xmax 300 for 5 months and did 10,000km on it, it now has 14k. No problems at all.
I knew that it was a reliable machine but seeing that it runs fine after 70k km without even checking the valves just proves how well engineered this thing is.
It has nice and long 10,000km service intervals (oil every 5k). The valves and V-belt are only due at 20k km.
I can do everything myself except for the valves and tire changes which saves lots of money.
The stock Michelin City Grip tires are still lasting to this day but I will change the rear one just in case. The front tire can easily go another 15,000km.
Very economical and very fun, coming from a bigger bike you sometimes miss overtaking power at higher speeds but it is just the best thing for commuting.
UPDATE July 2023: Cracking 30.000km very soon. Still no problems. Stock City Grip 1 front tire is still going strong😅
Update January 24: 43.000km. It really has trouble starting at below freezing temperatures but that is really the fault of the tiny battery. Saw some drops of oil on the floor that only started recently, kinda worried now. (Was just the filler plug that wasn´t screwed on properly😂)
hey i see we have the same bikes with the same km, im right now with 46.000.The question i want to ask you is about the transmission.I have noticed
compared to when it was new the bike works with more revs to keep the same speed .For example i remember my dash showing 110km with 5850rpm and topping out to 155kmh and in now days for 110km i need around 6100rpm and the max speed in flat terrain reach around 145-150max.Even the fuel consumption is bit more.Have you noticed something similar?
ofcorse i have change rollers,sliders,belt,filters with the stock ones, only the tyres are "old" because after 20.000km they keep in good condition.
@@user-or1gr2ge2n The speed and rpm seems normal. It always was like this for me. 145kph is basically max for me as well. 150 only when there is no wind. I once reached almost 170 but that was downhill with a strong backwind.
one of the best videos about this bike, to not say the best 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you, and I hope you enjoyed it!
I could ask for the exact designation of the rear suspension. Thank you
please do more, finally another bike reviewer who can speak proper English unlike some other fellas....think there's no need to mention
Just mention la 😂
Shots fired. But every TH-camr have their own style la.. for better or worse😅
Great video and information! Just got my Xmax SP 2 weeks ago and been wondering what other upgrade options are available!
Nice! Good choice getting the SP as it comes with all the goodies.
Excellent review, thanks for your work! Gotta question: did you buy YSS' fork kit with preload adjustment? If yes, do you need to remove the fairing to adjust it?
Thank you. I didn’t get the one with preload adjustment. Just the YSS Sport kit.
But on that topic, if you do get one with preload adjustment, the easiest is to set it up when your plastics are out. When the plastics are on, you can - with a bit of finesse - get to the top of the fork when you remove the front two pockets. But it really is much easier to set it up when the bike is naked. Cheers!
@@tractionsg Thanks for your response!
Yeah, I was thinking a solution could be drilling a couple of holes on the top or the side and use an Allen key to adjust the forks. Then, buy a 3D print to plug the hole & keep dirt away.
The new 2023 version has a modified narrower seat, I’ve just ordered one, arrives in Australia 🇦🇺 in Feb 23.
That’s good to know, definitely an improvement over the previous gen for many riders! Enjoy your XMAX when it comes!
Do you have a comparison ro the ADV 350 ?
who supplies the top box rack? I have an Xmas 300 2023
I noticed with the Forza 350, it is in fact 330cc, whereas the XMax 300 is 292cc, so there is only a 38cc difference, but 300 to 350 sounds larger, in reality, not by much! The Forza will win on the bigger engine psychology, but XMax on beauty and styling! Having said all this, I am considering an ADV 350 (330cc) Interesting analysis! Thank you! I am in North East Thailand BTW!
Thank you for watching! I feel that Honda is pretty well supported in Thailand, and running costs can be pretty low for both scooters. The XMAX edges quite a bit over the Forza/ADV in Singapore due to lower part costs for Yamahas here. Either way, both are excellent. Cheers!
I had teck x max 2021 model for 14 months prety solid, breaks lights and back suspension need improvement, this may sold and pay difference and get forza 750 the difference its juge
the black one looks so cool, mine is yellow and not as cool as black
The best reviewer sgcarmart had 💪 consider doing used car reviews bro!
Thank you for the kind comment. I still mess around with cars.. but bikes are better. :)
Hi I'm ur new subscriber from Philippines 💙❤️
How is the new suspension on on gravel and shitty roads?
Is he the sgcarmart guy?
how is the transition from manual bike to scooter? anyone?
Saw this bike and Yamaha Tricity300. Anyone has any comment about Tricity?
I am a class 2 rider and I prefer the Xmax over other class 2 maxi scooters .
where I live scooters are not that popular at all but I see a 2007 Tmax with 82,000 Kms for 1950 Euro's and a 2009 Burgman with 28,000 Kms for 1900 Euro's and 2017 xmax 300 with 11,000 kms for 3400 Euro's.
What do people think would be best ? Interested in the Tmax 500 for the money but fear the high mileage ?
It's too early to compare XMAX300 with the new ADV350 but hope you could do it sooner than later 👀👀
Might as well add Kymco DTX360 on the mix of comparisons. 🙂👌
hi man, very nice xmax 😊 tell me what model is that top case?
Cheers! It is a Givi E43NTL-ADV.
@@tractionsg thanks mate, greetings from Poland 😎
Hi
I have already covered 40,000 kilometers.
2x replaced drive belt
I change the oil every 5000 km
a few weeks ago the battery died
Best bike for commuting causeway daily.
How much did you bught
Br, Is Xmax 300 suitable for touring, is it a problem to go about 500 km a day, and is it okay to go on a slightly steep road like a hill, or a pass?
Yes it is. You can check out the other videos where I rode it to Thailand. 500km a day is easily achievable.
And on that other part, I rode the Mae Hong Son loop with it, so it isn’t an issue.
@@tractionsg thank brs, i am from Vietnam, i hope version 2023 will be released soon. I prefer 2023 version than 2022
@@bienphung8770 I did 450/500 km days touring Spain last June, no problem.
I'm excited on picking my new 2023 Xmax 300 Tuesday. I believe for $6299 it's a steal !!!! I'm 6' 3" with 34" inseam and my knees have plenty of room under handle bars.
Thank you for your review. My question is does your Xmax burn/consume engine oil?
At around 11:00 I talk about oil consumption. Thus far, I haven’t had any significant oil consumption issues.
Bro try to put your helmet visor facing the back of the bike for the behind helmet. It fits the space better. For the front helmet, visor face front if im not wrong. Play around with the placement. I can fit one fullface, one half face with raincoat inside no issue with comfort seat.
Yup, with some finesse, I’ve put two VZ-Rams in before. But the point is that with the stock seat, you can put two with not much effort!
I got a xmax300 2019 model the only problem i encountered so far on my 3 years of ownership is the intake manifold got separated because the glue yamaha use is kinda weak
Singapore fortnine👍🏼👍🏼
What givi topcase is that?
Givi E43NTL
Tinggi berapa cm bro?
179cm, to be exact.
The stock tyres and shocks sucks and should be changed immediately once out of the dealer