Honda Forza 350 Vs Yamaha Xmax 300 - Big Wind-Screen Battle - Episode 7.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ธ.ค. 2021
- Wind-screen battle today on 2 of the most popular scooters in the 300cc class in the world.Xmax vs Forza
On my right we have the reigning camp the honda Forza 350 bringing to the test the new power opperated sceen with variable height setting.
Over to the left the challenger the Yamaha Xmax 300. No power screen on this scoot but it still comes to the ring with a pretty easy and cheaper manual adjustment set-up to lift the screen to a much higher direction.
Let the battle begin! - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
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Thanks for the screens review your working well for us .The landscape looks awesome I wish I could live in such a beautiful place your very lucky.
Look forward to the next update .
must agree -i have no shortage of road riding which i much prefer and all begin just a few mintes from my door.
good to hear your enjoying the reviews too. the more indepth open ride tests start next clip
Beautiful countryside. Looking forward to your next vid.
test riding actually starts from next clip as i put them through their paces under a variety of riding conditions
Nicely done, great comparison of windscreens
thanks happy to hear you enjoyed the clip and even i thought afterwards. the power screen is nice but not really that essential
Awesome job legend I have been heaps busy today doing Christmas stuff
Happy holidays!
@@ridewithwarro thanks buddy
Always enjoy your reviews Warro
thanks. plenty more to come too
Cheers for the really helpful reviews mate 👍🏻
glad to hear you enjoyed it
@@ridewithwarro did you do a video on why you prefer the tmax? Thanks
@@christaylor5924 no i sold both those scooters due to limited views. thought it over and one month ago bought the new xmax 300 -look in my history for details
@@christaylor5924 th-cam.com/video/DFwTCa9fdME/w-d-xo.html
Beautiful day there to go on a fun test run. I still like the Forza the best. Seems like it just hovers along effortlessly. That bling wind screen is icing on the cake.
yeah i think its a bit of a gimmick to play about with and i actually do play the moving up and down game a bit while riding it...lol
@@ridewithwarro I would too if I had one 😁👇👆👇
You used to see riders with weather proof lap blankets to keep wind and rain off. As I’ve said previously, I’m very impressed with the Forza’s electronic power screen adjustment and brakes. It would be my pick of the two. Have you seen the BSA Gold Star 652cc single yet?
no! not yet but if they come here i plan to buy one. just can't find out who may handles sales here if they do
@@ridewithwarro From what I’ve read they’ll have few key places of their own, but mainly use dealers that hand multiple brands.
G'day mate, that's a great looking scooter, 350cc a decent size motor, did you get much buffeting at 100klm as the screen looks strate up, also are you keeping the Interceptor as you were selling some bikes, good review, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.
no it ran pretty good in the wind so happy there with the end result. all bikes sold except 2 plus the scooters.
bikes were getting a bit old and were up to 18 months in age. much easier for me to just buy a couple more as i really like new stuff.
i have plans for 2 new bikes and hopefully the first pre-order may arrive in Aust next month
I just bought a Honda Forza 350. It's in the shop right now having a sidecar put on it and should get it back in 2 or 3 weeks.
thats a pretty cool idea ...i must say so
What are your chances of getting booked by the highway patrol ona scooter? Very impressed with the electronic height adjustment on the forza.
i'd say around here they would not hesitate to grab you at all. been told that driver of the tickets on wheels is pretty savage. lucky i wasn't on the grom...lol
Yamahas better made
G’day Warro. How many k’s do you reckon is enough before you test the xmax a bit harder?
I have a new one with 500km on it and I’m moving house next week which will need about 1 hour of freeway riding to get to the new place.
Do you think that will be ok?
whats the speed limit on the freeway?
@@ridewithwarro hi again. Sorry….it’s 100km / hr
@@mattryzhick3081 in that case just go ahead and ride it at the 100 kph -it won't hurt it and it runs easy at that speed
@@ridewithwarro great - thanks a lot for getting back to me :)
Nice informative review, just caught up with it. Would you say the Forza cruises at 100 better than the Yamaha?
And would you sit on 100 / 110 on the Forza for a few hours?
I've got a Vespa 300 but hard work on the highway. Cheers
i'd say it get to 100 much quicker and run to 140 pretty easy too. cruising at 110 would be a push over for it
@@ridewithwarro you're a champion Warro
@@geoffreyclarke7340 not sureabout that but areal world rider is far better than a test rider who is afraid to say something bad in case he is blocked from the dealer on loaner bikes.
what i ride i produce the cash so can tell it as i see it and owe no favors
all the best
I like screen on the Forza & those the brakes pulled it up good.Cruises good at 100kmh too.
Not much difference between them aye.Would the Xmax keep up with Forza no problem with out it ringing out.They both seem to along well at 100kmh & the brakes pulled up both bikes.I guess suspension probably be game changer between them for me.The Xmax 50cc less didn't seem to hinder it to much.
@@ruahinesrider the serious brakes stops are later on in future clips when i'm wearing my helite air bag jacket...lol that when you see them tested!
@@ridewithwarro looking forward to seeing that Warro.Now you know BSA is bringing out a 56hp version influence you in your interest into them.Pity we have to wait till next year if UK getting them in June, July I wonder when they released down under.
@@ruahinesrider when you see an actual test ride review not just a look over let me know so i can get a good idea on the bike.
apart from the bulky radiator it looks fine. i know they have to cool them a fair bit to meet the imessions laws etc -so not much one can do about that side of it.
probably fitted with a tamperproof ecu too but with that power on tap it should get up and go regardless
@@ridewithwarro I think all Euro 5 are tamper free as for the radiator it helps with performance I can live with it & it's the only way you can make a large capacity single these days that's why R.E phased out their 500 but also due to 50yr old design with fuel injection for past 12yrs flogging a dead 🐎 horse scenario.Be sometime before Rider reviews appear first ones will be India but lucky for us some of them will be in English.Never know R.E might up capacity to 750 to compete with 56hp BSA after all R.E 650 can easily be converted to 750 with a bigger barrels,cam, pistons at factory anyway.
Another nice comparison between the two scooters. Frankly, I am impressed how clear both scooters windscreens are. They have very little distortion when you look through them. Not every motorcycle manufacturer's screen is that well designed and manufactured. And the fact that the Honda's windscreen can go up and down while you are riding is a nice feature. Clearly, both scooter manufacturers have the rider's comfort as a major factor in their designs, unlike some motorcycle models that come with stock windshields that I could name (but won't).
thanks. on test i found them both pretty good but only when i lifte the yamaha tpo its highest setting which was no big deal to do apart from re-locate a few screws.
serious road testing from next clip on
After many years with my loved Honda VFR i wanna try out a scooter. the biggest reason is the comfort, and i like the Forza the most. But im 190 cm, would a screen like that still give me good wind protection?
a rough guess and i'd say no the screen won't help you much as i found very little difference between it and th fix yahama on high setting.plus you might find the riding postion slightly cramped too. i'd look at maybe the big yamaha tmax at 500 odd cc and much more room to stretch out and plenty of power on tap..
@@ridewithwarro Thank you for the answer, i will take a look at the tmax then, or maybe a 400 burgman :)
I have a qualifed opinion about that. I have just returned from Gran Canaria after 3 weeks holiday. I had a scooter all the time there. First a xmax 300, then a Piaggio Beverly 400 and last a Forza 350. I am only 181 cm, but probably with a relatively longer upper body, than a typical person with that height. I was not satisfied with the screen in top position - it just caused buffeting, so the electric screen was more or less useless for me. I actually preferred to keep it in lower position at high speed. BUT - I tried to duck at high speed with the screen in high position, and then it works very well, so my conclusion is: for a short person, the screen works perfect - NOT for You.
@@CEAAJI this may work. when i had the honda cb500x i ran a small windscreen deflector purchased off ebay for roughly $30
it did the job on the 500x and fixed screen so should do the job on this quite easy
@@ridewithwarro You are probably right about that. Thanks for Your informative comparison
In the UK, Honda Forza 350 undercuts the Yamaha by £200, a win for the Forza, the Yamaha is said to be more "fun" to ride, the Yamaha has "proper" motorcycle front forks, clamped at 3 points, mudguard, lower, upper steering yoke, Honda has only two clamping points, mudguard and lower steering yoke, do you think there is a difference in the steering feel of Yamaha vs Honda?
both steer the same but the suspension and build quality goes to yamaha -both these scooter now sold due to poor view response but if i was buying a bike tomorrow in the 300cc range -its a xmax 300 or nothing!
nice scenery , looks like in america with straight roads
thanks and i'd say over your way it may even be a better surface to ride on too. pretty rough road to ride this one...lol
Which bike is best to ride ?
Depends - honda for power and brakes. yamaha for the suspension and the build quality is better. it just appears to better built with care
First introduce myself, I am from China in China, I'm a sucker for locomotive, envy your environment is so driving motorcycle, two motorcycles blogger is my dream car, helpless, introduced in our country to price is too high, and the price behavior of merchants, make many people touched.Including me.
its a nice area to ride with plenty of good open roads to run about on. enjoy your stay plenty of different bikes on my channel
Before i was fun of yamaha in the age of crosser tenere,but since my neighbour buy honda and instantly fall in love,so from 1986 i become fun of Honda and i never ever want to drive any other motorcycle than Honda,it seems that Honda is always one step forward of all japanese brands
that too!
Yamaha Xmax is better and made in Indonesia !!!!....as good quality made as any scooter out there....proof is how reliable they are.....they're NEVER in the shop !!!! Thank You
Are u doing a bike review or a nature program ?🙄
hard call ther so i'll say both to cover an each way bet...lol
Nice positive comment mate.
Bet youre fun at parties
He never is invited to parties
I LOVE MY 2023 YAMAHA XMAX 300 ....better made with more quality in Indonesia !!!!!! Just like dude just said It's made better and it is reliable as you will find !!!!
And only $6299 out the door !!!!