Hey Warro, I’m sure you could get it wrapped as well. It won’t damage the paint underneath & it can be “peeled” off when you come to sell it🤔 Just a thought 😉
yeah i could but then i miss out on the thrill of painting it...lol besides its only a bike and i must admit my loyalty is not 100% there. i just ride em. plus if need be and i dont like it. i can rectify my mistake and go back to stock colour...lol time will tell there i guess. all the best S/S
Look forward to your videos Warro. We seem to have similar tastes in two wheelers and a good sized scooter is a goal of mine. I always appreciate you not only lay the issues out plainly, but have an idea on how to fix them too
well i try i guess and if i dont think i know the answer i dont make out i do...lol with me trial and error. lots out there no more but the big question is are the honest and would they rip ya off if possible. not me. i dont care what others have as ive had a very good run regardless. thats why if i buy and its junk i dont care about losing face-just get rid of it cheap and try again. the xmax 300 is a pretty good scooter regardless. the tmax is far better and heavier and double the price too. i couldnt spend $20k on a scooter-thats real motorcycle territory but $10k well thats ok and more importantly one can buy and be happy with one of these stock.....and stay well clear of those youtube creators talking crap....lol well most do!
Big hello from QLD, hope you are well. I have to agree, my biggest gripe is the rear suspension also It's not up to the job, especially on Aussie roads, another to add to the list is the head light, I had to adjust mine to its top setting just to see in the dark, i think the factory intentionally sets it at its lowest setting. Keep up the content, it's great to see an Aussie doing a review on a scooter, usually they have subtitles 😂 . Stay safe, peace ✌️
maybe if i subtitled and shut up i'd get more views...lol speaking suspension those shocks i trial on the 2022 model and found them better than stock. thats why i said stay away from the piggyback version as i found them overprice junk and mine leaked straight out of the box. never tried the headlight as i'm too old and the wife won't let me out at night in case i get frisky...lol especially now i'm doing it hard on the exercise lately...feel more damgerous. all the best!
Warro, thanks for the feedback about the 2023 Xmax. I own the same bike in the matte gray (the only color way in 🇺🇸) I will be very interested o hear about the windscreen adjustment. I get some buffeting at the top of my helmet and it would be great if raising solves the issue. I am not sure how long one waits for a new key fob but my thought is any wait is too long for something that I may need to keep riding. As far as the seat, I’ll have to wait for a factory upgrade becomes available. Now for the rollers, I’ve never upgraded rollers or sliders before. Look forward to hearing about that upgrade. What is the part number that you have? KTTT Chow!
i'd have to check on that. i bought them from a scooter shop i tiawan. actually two sets so i plan to run one-then the other and they a combo or thats the plan. i bought smaller for faster pickup as when i had the new forza 350 it would bowl over an xmax easy on pick up. i think this roller idea could turn the tables there or it might not...lol qwill soon find out but the owner from taiwan said they would increase performance on the cheap
Thank your for the video. - Are the headlights better now? They were a joke on the previous model. -And what about the breaks? I think they were really disappointing. Tyvm
brakes appear fine by me although i have not ridden it any long distance as i didn't like this colour on the bike. so i've been busy and pulled all the plastics and re-sprayed them metallic blue. the new paint job clip is in my history
Hi Warro and viewers, I put a GIVI tall windscreen on my 2020 and it makes a great difference. I look through it but I guess it could be trimmed. Just ensure the oem plastic fasteners are replaced with metal ones - I lost my first one and had to buy another!
I agree the suspension could be better. I’ll also have to raise my screen as well. Very noisy. The one key fob is also a bone of contention with me as well. My last 2018 XMax didn’t produce a noisy screen and I can’t understand why it should be different. Cheers.
yeah im not familar with the ealier models. just had a crack at one in 021 when i bought the forza 350 to compare scooter. sold both and later missed what i thought was the best of them and bought the 2022 icon grey. only had it 6 weeks and this new model came out and the rest is so they say history...lol good scooter except i dont like the colour much so i will be looking into that side.
i just pulled the screen to chek. there are 2 bolts at the base and two neasr the top. might be worth a check to see if all 4 are tight. better weather tomorrow. some-one asked me ride without screen so tomorrow i will try just that. could be sports mode....lol
@@ridewithwarro Hi Warro, yah it’s only a marginal difference in noise. Protection from wind is ok. What I’ll do is I’ll by a quality full face helmet which will reduce the noise dramatically. The Nolan 44 isn’t exactly a quiet helmet, but it’s practical as easy to put on and lift large visor up and down. Cheers.
I currently run a 2016 Forza 300, and the suspension is definitely lacking. I'm glad that you made the comparison between the XMax's suspension and the Forza350...that and Honda's 'against the grain' horn and indicator placement since 2014, which I still occasionally fumble (40 yrs of mind muscle memory), is definitely going to make the choice of my next ride a lot easier (just not a fan of the all black that we get here in Canada). Also, it looks like the XMax is a little better on fuel. Two questions...first, I'm on my third scooter now and I've noticed that each on of them (2023 Yam BWS125, 2018 Honda PCX150, 2016 Forza300) the speedometer reads at least 8kms high. Second, on each of these scooters when I take my hands off the bar, I get a wobble round 40kms (weight distribution?)...have you noticed these issues to be common on scooters?
all cars and bikes read about 8 kph faster than actual speed to discourage speeding. so if you think your doing 60 mph thats better than your actually doing 65 mph and into a radar gun. i think its a small wheel issue causing this wobble issue. now if you want to try somethng different try the 2023/2024 vespa gts 300 supersports and once you ride one you'll know why they cost much more. i have reviews in my history
@@ridewithwarro I like to leave my truck in the driveway as much as possible and take the Forza whenever I can make it work for my trip/errand ...the underseat cargo capacity is really important to me, and the Vespa just won't cut it. Thanks for the reply.
i agree with the windshield, even on high its useless. Yamaha should definitely have given an extra fob. I got the petrol color and i like how it changes in different light. Great channel.
yeah i would have had petrol for sure. i asked the dealer and he said 4 month wait period. meanwhile i've rubbed back that colour and im putting it back together now. new colour is blue...lol
I got them to include a 2nd fob remote key at time of purchase, agree on the suspension, I purchased the same YSS rear suspension for my one, a revised touring comfort seat has now been added for order for the my23 version, will probably buy it, was not fussed about the screen that comes with it, was actually looking at removing it and going with the short sports screen, I have good bike gear, don’t think I care about the screen. Also upgraded the stock exhaust to the Akropovic version that is lighter and provides a bit more power. Yamaha should of provided a couple of more colour options, I have the dark petrol version, maybe should of included a Yamaha blue snd maybe red too. As this is my only scooter, was happy to splurge on some accessories such as the expensive exhaust upgrade, suspension and probably the comfort seat etc.
might as well set them up to your own liking. after-all it only has to please the owner. pretty good scooters just the same. just for something to trial i rode it without the screen and its almost close to a motorcycle feeling or so i think...lol
Still watchin Warro.. even though i just can't get on board with these scooter type things. Good to see you have the motivation to keep on making vids. Wish i did 😂 Are you going to check out the RE Super meteor cruiser. They should be in show rooms soon 👍 Mabey ask one of the dealers you spend all the money with to lend you one for review
to be totally honest i dont like the look of the 650 meteor if i did i'd put in a pre-order when enfield contacted me a few months back. but ive had 2 interceptors and i dont see the appeal of this bike. once i hated scooter you know and didnt go much on them or the riders....lol but one day a couple of years back i bought one just to try out. a lot better than one would think and i was wrong. they are good units to ride and i now see the attraction side. better to find out late than never.
@@ridewithwarro fair enough 👍 I don't look down on scooters or anything but yeah they just don't cut the mustard for me... mabey its the look of them? I am sure they could be fun and practical
@@McRcFly well lets say if i could only have a scooter or nothing i'd take the scooter but a motorcycle is just a more interesting ride experience. i had trouble getting use to the first one and sold it but after it went i had a change of mind. wet weather here today so no enfield ride out. dont like riding in the wet-bad enough in the dry. tomorrow might be better i know friday is going to be 19c
@@christga100 i wouldn't rule it out but winter is approaching here so getting ready for the colder period. the suzuki vstom 250sx is due in mid next month so theres that to deal with too. plus im getting ready to strip down and paint the scooter a different colour so a bit busy there too
@@christga100 yeah it only cost $6500 so i might as well wait it out. placed the deposit 3 months back so hopefully it will get here next month and i will see if its any good or not...lol could be ok but its pretty cheap so hard to say! i bought the orange one as i wanted something a bit different in the colour range. might take it straight down bathurst way and try out the bridle track run
G'day Warro, location is A1, over the years every Motorcycle l have owned l have made alterations to fit my needs, the 2021 RE 650 has had many things taken off and other added, now it's a 650 Interceptor but it looks different and unique to the standard machine, in the end if not happy, sell the bugger, cheers mate, ride safely and stay upright, LoL,Neil. PS this weekend will be attending a classic singles rally, over 2days hope the weather holds.
a classic singles day. your living the dream now boy...lol last weekend there was a big bike show within 25 klm of me. poured rain that day so had to avoid that idea. not that it was much of an idea...i wouldn't have went anyway...lol don't like the crowds...lol and the talk which goes with it
@@ridewithwarro hi mate, rain is expected 10/20mm on Saturday, hope not, Sunday better around 250 bikes are coming from NSW, SA, and Vic our club has a private camp area with toilets and showers and our hall has a big dinner area a kitchen facilities it's an old 1860s school/ church with 5 acres of land, the rally has been going for 35 years, I'm riding the old bike Saturday and will be a marshal on Sunday riding around on the 650. Cheers.
@@norsehall309 bet your looking foreward to the weekend eh! plus you'll be on a twin too. hope all goes well for you weather wise and you have a most enjoyable day....MARSHAL...lol you should be able to see some pretty good sets of two wheelers there. now if you see some-one come in on a honda cb125F -tell him/her wrong place and point them towards the Central west of nsw to the big apple/sorry orange...lol
@@ridewithwarro it's funny to think Japanese bike a classic,s but they have been around a long time now and popular, you have a great weekend as they say.
Not sure about this generation but there’s a way to start it without the fob by entering the code manually. Too much faf for regular use but ok in emergency. Really enjoying seeing the real Australia Warro .
yeah i think ive heard about that side when i had the previous year bike. still a pity they didn't supply two fobs as it would be good as a reserve and peace of mind too. good to hear your enjoying the aussie bush too. at least i don't have to ride far to get that...lol
maybe getting old...lol i might try all options there. yss not too cheap here. the rear shocks shown are $550 and the piggy back version $800 save a bit if you buy from overseas but still get hit with postage and import duties. like your way you can ride a ct125 trail for near nothing and here heavily ripped at close on $8000 i should go to thailand and buy a heap of cheap bikes...would be muvch cheaper than buying them here...lol
The Xmax 300 is sold at a few dealerships in the US. They have several down in Portland, OR, near where I live. EDIT: also the version sold in the U.S. is to the best of my knowledge the "tech" package sold in Europe, which incidentally is the only model sold in the US. EDIT 2: On second glance, the model sold in the US isn't the exact same as the tech model in Europe. Although it seems to have some of the trappings of the tech model. The US model seems to be the illegitimate love child between the standard and tech models sold in Europe. The US version gets the TFT infotainment screen and Garmin gps, but lacks the comfort seat and special padded glove box lids (Lame), blinged out rims, and Tech max badge on the front.
@@null2455 your right they started in Jan 2023.the only others i found in the US was used and brought to the states. but i just went down today and spent 6K on a mower so its going to be a little while before i can get one
yeah ive never wrapped anything ever so that counts that out. plus i would like to paint the plastics without removing them. i think it can be done if one is careful. xmax is far better bike than the forza if not i'd be back on a forza.-simple as that really! but i know its not.....lol forza has a touch better brakes and bit more power. believe it or not the worst bike i ever road was the honda adv150. it was that bad i rode it 100 klm and after that parked the crap. didn't even do a review on it. not worth owning -not worth buying and certainly not worth riding.....a true heap of crap! some get the wrong ideas. when i buy i just buy then look for the faults. no rose coloured glasses in my reviews...lol you either like or unscribe...lol when i fit the roller kit i think it will beat a 350 forza. pity about that forza really. nice looking bike till you twist the throttle. like enfields and some-one saying no vibes in my 500....yeah sure...lol.
@@ridewithwarro Yeah I put Higher Ratio Rockers in my VY V6 Holden Ute to give it a bit more up & go for passing cars etc.Went from 1:6,1 to 1:9,1Ratio Rockers & was easily noticable & along with Cold Air Induction help it rev out better & better for passing than stock. So the Roller will make it rev better.
@@ruahinesrider tell ya what you appear to like a bit of speed. pity i never still had the mazda mx5 turbo i had till 017. spent $15k on the factory motor and it produced 300 rwhp. guy i sold it too went further and got it running on e85 and it then did 350 rwhp. i ran it to 235 kph on the NT open limit section for 500 klm flat out or i should say over 200 kph and better it had an estimated top speed of 270 kph and i have a clip where i'm cruise at 235 kph and still 1000 revs under the limiter. drove it to NT twice just to run the high speed section while i could. that idea now closed so i sold it. if it had been still going i'd gone back each year lol. worth the 15,000 klm drive or i thought so. took 6 weeks to complete each trip. wife wanted to look about the tourist places...not so me...lol now i'm more into bikes but then i had the mazda mx5 turbo and right next to it the lotus elise factory supercharged car. it was fast but i think the mx5 would have dropped it on its tail. hard to say as i never tested them back to back. all i can say is the lotus suspension was equal to a honda adv150 bike..pretty damn rough...lol but real eye candy. only trouble when i took it out they young guys pulled up and it had supercharged splashed on its front guards so i let them listen to its whine...lol interesting days those gone bye
@@ridewithwarro My Ute is a 2002 only got 160k on it but they made a V6 3.8 Supercharged version & a VY V6 Supercharger motor bolt straight in & work on my VY computer.Ideally you'd want VY Supercharged motor & trans or a VT,VX with motor,trans,ECU.Was thinking if I could get a low km example from a wrecked car but my one goes alright.I don't go fast in it but it heavy hence the Higher Ratio Rockers & CAI & 3.8 V6 good for 300k if you if look after them only done half that.
alright on very smooth roads but once it hits a bit of the rough stuff inperfection in the road its party over. no big deal and nothing that a $500 pair of shocks cant fix. front end is ok for a scooter and better than others. never bought the yss piggy back. at $750 a through i had them on my new ct125 trail. ...rubbish!
@@nickybutt9733 yeah -great scooter .has enough power to run easy at 100 kph windscreen isnt the best but a deflector helped there. still have not gotten around to fitting the performace roller kit but i will sooner or later. the forza 350 i had was better on pickup but thats about all -very bad in suspension.
I have exactly the same issues with you...and the most annoying is that the companies they don't respect us anymore...the one key is a very bad idea, mate . The second thing (I'm 1.85) is the wind noise on the helmet (maybe is my helmet fault ), but in a higher position, the wind screen is bad ,noise wise . The 3 is the seat ,I wish they come up with a touring version for this one too. 4 is the rear suspension...OK in turns but bas in small loops or gaps on the road...thinking of yss but I can't pic which model is better for this bike(hope you give a feedback on this ) 5 is the dash I hope they give more options to change the appearance on the spedometers, etc, like more skins ... 6 the stupid locking for the seat and the glove box that is not working when the bike is on operation, and we have to shut it down to take something from inside...😂😂 Other than this the bike is very nice, and you can enjoy it even with this "issues " and don't forget there is not a think like a perfect bike out yet ..🎉 Enjoy you videos mate and if you are close to sydney (Liverpool) maybe one day we will go for a ride together. Have fun.
yeah i think you covered all the bases there. on my last ride i did notice in direct sunlight the speedo was sort of faded a bit and hard to read. may be because the plastic is still on mine too....lol not sure there. when they finally make those matte finish anti glare instrumentation protectors i'll get a set for sure. i fitted them to a cb500x honda once and they worked well. those shocks shown in clip work better than the more expensive piggyback version and much cheaper. i put the blackline piggyback ones on one bike and it still rode too firm these are better. i have the last model touring seat which was really good to sit on but may or may not fit. plus it will have to be modified a bit to fit regardless. yamaha was pretty shifty there and changed the luggage tub so it wouldn't...lol always about an extra buck! ive finally found a taller windscreen for the 2023 model and as usual a taller price too...lol overall once on the road and running along i think they run pretty good for 300cc and are quite nippy for the power output involved. all the best!
@@alexandrosr5179 only looking today on ebay from a thailand seller. just type in xmax 300 windscreen and look for 2023 model. they have a high screen there for aud$250 i think
@@ridewithwarro Yamaha now offer a factory taller screen and comfort seat update for the xmax 300 2023 model, personally, I’ll be going with the shorter Yamaha sports screen for most of the year and only possibly swap it back to the original over winter.
I had a 2006 Yamaha Vino scooter. 50cc. It was too slow. It only went 30 to 35mph. I can't wait to save up enough money to buy a Yamaha XMAX. I love riding scooters. I tried riding a motorcycle, I couldn't do it. Changing the gears with my foot was too difficult for me, a powerful scooter like an XMAX would be ideal for me. I'm a Security Officer and my job is 30 miles from my house. I'm tired of riding the bus to work. I can't wait to get a used XMAX. 😁🛵
yeah no issues there power wise and they can sit on 100 kph easy and pull hills too. top speed i think is roughly 145 kph im planning on putting in a performance roller kit which didnt cost much as i like good pickup. you''ll be very happy when you get your xmax -great scooter
Hey Warro, I’m sure you could get it wrapped as well. It won’t damage the paint underneath & it can be “peeled” off when you come to sell it🤔 Just a thought 😉
yeah i could but then i miss out on the thrill of painting it...lol besides its only a bike and i must admit my loyalty is not 100% there. i just ride em.
plus if need be and i dont like it. i can rectify my mistake and go back to stock colour...lol
time will tell there i guess.
all the best S/S
Look forward to your videos Warro. We seem to have similar tastes in two wheelers and a good sized scooter is a goal of mine. I always appreciate you not only lay the issues out plainly, but have an idea on how to fix them too
well i try i guess and if i dont think i know the answer i dont make out i do...lol with me trial and error.
lots out there no more but the big question is are the honest and would they rip ya off if possible.
not me. i dont care what others have as ive had a very good run regardless. thats why if i buy and its junk i dont care about losing face-just get rid of it cheap and try again.
the xmax 300 is a pretty good scooter regardless. the tmax is far better and heavier and double the price too.
i couldnt spend $20k on a scooter-thats real motorcycle territory but $10k well thats ok and more importantly one can buy and be happy with one of these stock.....and stay well clear of those youtube creators talking crap....lol
well most do!
Big hello from QLD, hope you are well.
I have to agree, my biggest gripe is the rear suspension also It's not up to the job, especially on Aussie roads, another to add to the list is the head light, I had to adjust mine to its top setting just to see in the dark, i think the factory intentionally sets it at its lowest setting. Keep up the content, it's great to see an Aussie doing a review on a scooter, usually they have subtitles 😂 . Stay safe, peace ✌️
maybe if i subtitled and shut up i'd get more views...lol speaking suspension those shocks i trial on the 2022 model and found them better than stock. thats why i said stay away from the piggyback version as i found them overprice junk and mine leaked straight out of the box.
never tried the headlight as i'm too old and the wife won't let me out at night in case i get frisky...lol
especially now i'm doing it hard on the exercise lately...feel more damgerous.
all the best!
Warro, thanks for the feedback about the 2023 Xmax. I own the same bike in the matte gray (the only color way in 🇺🇸)
I will be very interested o hear about the windscreen adjustment. I get some buffeting at the top of my helmet and it would be great if raising solves the issue.
I am not sure how long one waits for a new key fob but my thought is any wait is too long for something that I may need to keep riding.
As far as the seat, I’ll have to wait for a factory upgrade becomes available.
Now for the rollers, I’ve never upgraded rollers or sliders before. Look forward to hearing about that upgrade. What is the part number that you have?
KTTT
Chow!
i'd have to check on that. i bought them from a scooter shop i tiawan. actually two sets so i plan to run one-then the other and they a combo or thats the plan.
i bought smaller for faster pickup as when i had the new forza 350 it would bowl over an xmax easy on pick up.
i think this roller idea could turn the tables there or it might not...lol qwill soon find out but the owner from taiwan said they would increase performance on the cheap
Great information for anyone interested in this model year. Ought to be able to fine tune those minor issues pretty easily.
Fingers crossed and well will soon find out i'd say...lol
Thank your for the video.
- Are the headlights better now? They were a joke on the previous model.
-And what about the breaks? I think they were really disappointing.
Tyvm
brakes appear fine by me although i have not ridden it any long distance as i didn't like this colour on the bike. so i've been busy and pulled all the plastics and re-sprayed them metallic blue.
the new paint job clip is in my history
Keen to see new colour. Nice spot again.
Thanks 👍 and you may get your wish too....lol
How did the upgraded rear shocks work out? Any better now?
since i put the touring seat on -ride quality has improved that much i never tried the shocks
@@ridewithwarro Nice. Currently deciding between this and a a used BMW C400GT. Probably can't go wrong with either.
@@KF1 always choices i say
Hi Warro and viewers, I put a GIVI tall windscreen on my 2020 and it makes a great difference. I look through it but I guess it could be trimmed. Just ensure the oem plastic fasteners are replaced with metal ones - I lost my first one and had to buy another!
thats a good tip there
Thanks got the info I was after. Nice falls wish I had the flexibility of those two rockhoppers in the shot.
yeah they moved over it with the ease of a gazelle....lol pretty rough area too
I agree the suspension could be better. I’ll also have to raise my screen as well. Very noisy. The one key fob is also a bone of contention with me as well. My last 2018 XMax didn’t produce a noisy screen and I can’t understand why it should be different.
Cheers.
yeah im not familar with the ealier models. just had a crack at one in 021 when i bought the forza 350 to compare scooter. sold both and later missed what i thought was the best of them and bought the 2022 icon grey.
only had it 6 weeks and this new model came out and the rest is so they say history...lol
good scooter except i dont like the colour much so i will be looking into that side.
i just pulled the screen to chek. there are 2 bolts at the base and two neasr the top. might be worth a check to see if all 4 are tight.
better weather tomorrow. some-one asked me ride without screen so tomorrow i will try just that. could be sports mode....lol
@@ridewithwarro Hi Warro, yah it’s only a marginal difference in noise. Protection from wind is ok. What I’ll do is I’ll by a quality full face helmet which will reduce the noise dramatically. The Nolan 44 isn’t exactly a quiet helmet, but it’s practical as easy to put on and lift large visor up and down.
Cheers.
Thanks! Very interested to see how the seat replacement goes!
plan to go through them all one by one
@@ridewithwarro Subscribed!
@@seethebutter great just in time to view my latest clip where i pull the plasic and ready to do a colour change
I currently run a 2016 Forza 300, and the suspension is definitely lacking. I'm glad that you made the comparison between the XMax's suspension and the Forza350...that and Honda's 'against the grain' horn and indicator placement since 2014, which I still occasionally fumble (40 yrs of mind muscle memory), is definitely going to make the choice of my next ride a lot easier (just not a fan of the all black that we get here in Canada). Also, it looks like the XMax is a little better on fuel.
Two questions...first, I'm on my third scooter now and I've noticed that each on of them (2023 Yam BWS125, 2018 Honda PCX150, 2016 Forza300) the speedometer reads at least 8kms high. Second, on each of these scooters when I take my hands off the bar, I get a wobble round 40kms (weight distribution?)...have you noticed these issues to be common on scooters?
all cars and bikes read about 8 kph faster than actual speed to discourage speeding. so if you think your doing 60 mph thats better than your actually doing 65 mph and into a radar gun.
i think its a small wheel issue causing this wobble issue.
now if you want to try somethng different try the 2023/2024 vespa gts 300 supersports and once you ride one you'll know why they cost much more.
i have reviews in my history
@@ridewithwarro I like to leave my truck in the driveway as much as possible and take the Forza whenever I can make it work for my trip/errand ...the underseat cargo capacity is really important to me, and the Vespa just won't cut it.
Thanks for the reply.
@@1966johnnywayne plenty of room under the forza seat thats for sure
i agree with the windshield, even on high its useless. Yamaha should definitely have given an extra fob. I got the petrol color and i like how it changes in different light. Great channel.
yeah i would have had petrol for sure. i asked the dealer and he said 4 month wait period. meanwhile i've rubbed back that colour and im putting it back together now.
new colour is blue...lol
You should also do video on the 6 things you like too
overall its a very good scooter but you know how it goes...viewers like to look and think you got a lemon...lol
Good to hear you are feeling a bit friskier bud, as I said before there is life in the old dog yet.
that too...almost dangerous...lol all the best!
I got them to include a 2nd fob remote key at time of purchase, agree on the suspension, I purchased the same YSS rear suspension for my one, a revised touring comfort seat has now been added for order for the my23 version, will probably buy it, was not fussed about the screen that comes with it, was actually looking at removing it and going with the short sports screen, I have good bike gear, don’t think I care about the screen. Also upgraded the stock exhaust to the Akropovic version that is lighter and provides a bit more power. Yamaha should of provided a couple of more colour options, I have the dark petrol version, maybe should of included a Yamaha blue snd maybe red too. As this is my only scooter, was happy to splurge on some accessories such as the expensive exhaust upgrade, suspension and probably the comfort seat etc.
might as well set them up to your own liking. after-all it only has to please the owner. pretty good scooters just the same.
just for something to trial i rode it without the screen and its almost close to a motorcycle feeling or so i think...lol
Still watchin Warro.. even though i just can't get on board with these scooter type things.
Good to see you have the motivation to keep on making vids.
Wish i did 😂
Are you going to check out the RE Super meteor cruiser.
They should be in show rooms soon 👍
Mabey ask one of the dealers you spend all the money with to lend you one for review
to be totally honest i dont like the look of the 650 meteor if i did i'd put in a pre-order when enfield contacted me a few months back. but ive had 2 interceptors and i dont see the appeal of this bike.
once i hated scooter you know and didnt go much on them or the riders....lol but one day a couple of years back i bought one just to try out.
a lot better than one would think and i was wrong. they are good units to ride and i now see the attraction side.
better to find out late than never.
@@ridewithwarro fair enough 👍
I don't look down on scooters or anything but yeah they just don't cut the mustard for me... mabey its the look of them?
I am sure they could be fun and practical
@@McRcFly well lets say if i could only have a scooter or nothing i'd take the scooter but a motorcycle is just a more interesting ride experience.
i had trouble getting use to the first one and sold it but after it went i had a change of mind.
wet weather here today so no enfield ride out. dont like riding in the wet-bad enough in the dry.
tomorrow might be better i know friday is going to be 19c
@@christga100 i wouldn't rule it out but winter is approaching here so getting ready for the colder period. the suzuki vstom 250sx is due in mid next month so theres that to deal with too.
plus im getting ready to strip down and paint the scooter a different colour so a bit busy there too
@@christga100 yeah it only cost $6500 so i might as well wait it out. placed the deposit 3 months back so hopefully it will get here next month and i will see if its any good or not...lol
could be ok but its pretty cheap so hard to say!
i bought the orange one as i wanted something a bit different in the colour range.
might take it straight down bathurst way and try out the bridle track run
G'day Warro, location is A1, over the years every Motorcycle l have owned l have made alterations to fit my needs, the 2021 RE 650 has had many things taken off and other added, now it's a 650 Interceptor but it looks different and unique to the standard machine, in the end if not happy, sell the bugger, cheers mate, ride safely and stay upright, LoL,Neil. PS this weekend will be attending a classic singles rally, over 2days hope the weather holds.
a classic singles day. your living the dream now boy...lol last weekend there was a big bike show within 25 klm of me. poured rain that day so had to avoid that idea. not that it was much of an idea...i wouldn't have went anyway...lol
don't like the crowds...lol and the talk which goes with it
@@ridewithwarro hi mate, rain is expected 10/20mm on Saturday, hope not, Sunday better around 250 bikes are coming from NSW, SA, and Vic our club has a private camp area with toilets and showers and our hall has a big dinner area a kitchen facilities it's an old 1860s school/ church with 5 acres of land, the rally has been going for 35 years, I'm riding the old bike Saturday and will be a marshal on Sunday riding around on the 650. Cheers.
@@norsehall309 bet your looking foreward to the weekend eh! plus you'll be on a twin too.
hope all goes well for you weather wise and you have a most enjoyable day....MARSHAL...lol
you should be able to see some pretty good sets of two wheelers there.
now if you see some-one come in on a honda cb125F -tell him/her wrong place and point them towards the Central west of nsw to the big apple/sorry orange...lol
@@ridewithwarro it's funny to think Japanese bike a classic,s but they have been around a long time now and popular, you have a great weekend as they say.
Not sure about this generation but there’s a way to start it without the fob by entering the code manually. Too much faf for regular use but ok in emergency. Really enjoying seeing the real Australia Warro .
yeah i think ive heard about that side when i had the previous year bike. still a pity they didn't supply two fobs as it would be good as a reserve and peace of mind too.
good to hear your enjoying the aussie bush too. at least i don't have to ride far to get that...lol
Take the screen off. Why do you need one? YSS is good stuff and reallly cheap in Thailand, where I am.
maybe getting old...lol i might try all options there. yss not too cheap here. the rear shocks shown are $550 and the piggy back version $800
save a bit if you buy from overseas but still get hit with postage and import duties.
like your way you can ride a ct125 trail for near nothing and here heavily ripped at close on $8000
i should go to thailand and buy a heap of cheap bikes...would be muvch cheaper than buying them here...lol
i wish we could get a 300 anything scooter here in the U.S. it seems like it goes for 150cc to 400 cc nothing in between or larger anymore.
i must admit i think the xmax is a pretty good scooter for 300cc by no means perfect but nice fit and finish and nice and smooth to ride too
The Xmax 300 is sold at a few dealerships in the US. They have several down in Portland, OR, near where I live.
EDIT: also the version sold in the U.S. is to the best of my knowledge the "tech" package sold in Europe, which incidentally is the only model sold in the US.
EDIT 2: On second glance, the model sold in the US isn't the exact same as the tech model in Europe. Although it seems to have some of the trappings of the tech model. The US model seems to be the illegitimate love child between the standard and tech models sold in Europe. The US version gets the TFT infotainment screen and Garmin gps, but lacks the comfort seat and special padded glove box lids (Lame), blinged out rims, and Tech max badge on the front.
@@null2455 your right they started in Jan 2023.the only others i found in the US was used and brought to the states. but i just went down today and spent 6K on a mower so its going to be a little while before i can get one
Adv 350 or xmax 300?
i had the adv150 and it was a real lemon ride quality wise so i'd go xmax 300
Home paint job, even a good one will knock 1k off the resale value.
interesting............
Worst thing for me is Y-Connect and StreetCross. Never works properly and constantly disconnects.
yeah i found that an issue just connecting it. idea sounds good but the reality not so...lol
Could wrap it but probably cost abit.
Great spot Warro.
Xmax seems more popular than the Forza.
yeah ive never wrapped anything ever so that counts that out. plus i would like to paint the plastics without removing them.
i think it can be done if one is careful.
xmax is far better bike than the forza if not i'd be back on a forza.-simple as that really! but i know its not.....lol
forza has a touch better brakes and bit more power.
believe it or not the worst bike i ever road was the honda adv150. it was that bad i rode it 100 klm and after that parked the crap. didn't even do a review on it. not worth owning -not worth buying and certainly not worth riding.....a true heap of crap!
some get the wrong ideas. when i buy i just buy then look for the faults. no rose coloured glasses in my reviews...lol you either like or unscribe...lol
when i fit the roller kit i think it will beat a 350 forza.
pity about that forza really. nice looking bike till you twist the throttle.
like enfields and some-one saying no vibes in my 500....yeah sure...lol.
@@ridewithwarro Yeah I put Higher Ratio Rockers in my VY V6
Holden Ute to give it a bit more up & go for passing cars etc.Went from
1:6,1 to 1:9,1Ratio Rockers & was easily noticable & along with Cold Air Induction help it rev out better & better for passing than stock.
So the Roller will make it rev better.
@@ruahinesrider tell ya what you appear to like a bit of speed. pity i never still had the mazda mx5 turbo i had till 017.
spent $15k on the factory motor and it produced 300 rwhp. guy i sold it too went further and got it running on e85 and it then did 350 rwhp.
i ran it to 235 kph on the NT open limit section for 500 klm flat out or i should say over 200 kph and better
it had an estimated top speed of 270 kph and i have a clip where i'm cruise at 235 kph and still 1000 revs under the limiter.
drove it to NT twice just to run the high speed section while i could.
that idea now closed so i sold it. if it had been still going i'd gone back each year lol.
worth the 15,000 klm drive or i thought so.
took 6 weeks to complete each trip. wife wanted to look about the tourist places...not so me...lol
now i'm more into bikes but then i had the mazda mx5 turbo and right next to it the lotus elise factory supercharged car.
it was fast but i think the mx5 would have dropped it on its tail.
hard to say as i never tested them back to back.
all i can say is the lotus suspension was equal to a honda adv150 bike..pretty damn rough...lol but real eye candy.
only trouble when i took it out they young guys pulled up and it had supercharged splashed on its front guards so i let them listen to its whine...lol
interesting days those gone bye
@@ridewithwarro I think 🤔 I saw it once on a video you put up of cars.
@@ridewithwarro My Ute is a 2002 only got 160k on it but they made a V6 3.8 Supercharged version & a VY V6 Supercharger motor bolt straight in & work on my VY computer.Ideally you'd want
VY Supercharged motor & trans or a VT,VX with motor,trans,ECU.Was thinking if I could get a low km example from a wrecked car but my one goes alright.I don't go fast in it but it heavy hence the Higher Ratio Rockers & CAI & 3.8 V6 good for 300k if you if look after them only done half that.
Rear suspension, too stiff, too soft. Not enough shock???
alright on very smooth roads but once it hits a bit of the rough stuff inperfection in the road its party over.
no big deal and nothing that a $500 pair of shocks cant fix. front end is ok for a scooter and better than others.
never bought the yss piggy back. at $750 a through i had them on my new ct125 trail. ...rubbish!
Warro youre a rippa champion
all the best...bike is now blue. decided to give it a re-paint...lol
@@ridewithwarro still loving it mate?
@@nickybutt9733 yeah -great scooter .has enough power to run easy at 100 kph windscreen isnt the best but a deflector helped there.
still have not gotten around to fitting the performace roller kit but i will sooner or later.
the forza 350 i had was better on pickup but thats about all -very bad in suspension.
I have exactly the same issues with you...and the most annoying is that the companies they don't respect us anymore...the one key is a very bad idea, mate .
The second thing (I'm 1.85) is the wind noise on the helmet (maybe is my helmet fault ), but in a higher position, the wind screen is bad ,noise wise .
The 3 is the seat ,I wish they come up with a touring version for this one too.
4 is the rear suspension...OK in turns but bas in small loops or gaps on the road...thinking of yss but I can't pic which model is better for this bike(hope you give a feedback on this )
5 is the dash I hope they give more options to change the appearance on the spedometers, etc, like more skins ...
6 the stupid locking for the seat and the glove box that is not working when the bike is on operation, and we have to shut it down to take something from inside...😂😂
Other than this the bike is very nice, and you can enjoy it even with this "issues " and don't forget there is not a think like a perfect bike out yet ..🎉
Enjoy you videos mate and if you are close to sydney (Liverpool) maybe one day we will go for a ride together.
Have fun.
yeah i think you covered all the bases there. on my last ride i did notice in direct sunlight the speedo was sort of faded a bit and hard to read. may be because the plastic is still on mine too....lol not sure there.
when they finally make those matte finish anti glare instrumentation protectors i'll get a set for sure. i fitted them to a cb500x honda once and they worked well.
those shocks shown in clip work better than the more expensive piggyback version and much cheaper. i put the blackline piggyback ones on one bike and it still rode too firm these are better.
i have the last model touring seat which was really good to sit on but may or may not fit. plus it will have to be modified a bit to fit regardless.
yamaha was pretty shifty there and changed the luggage tub so it wouldn't...lol always about an extra buck!
ive finally found a taller windscreen for the 2023 model and as usual a taller price too...lol
overall once on the road and running along i think they run pretty good for 300cc and are quite nippy for the power output involved.
all the best!
@@ridewithwarro do you have a link for the 2023 windscreen?
@@alexandrosr5179 only looking today on ebay from a thailand seller. just type in xmax 300 windscreen and look for 2023 model. they have a high screen there for aud$250 i think
@@ridewithwarro Yamaha now offer a factory taller screen and comfort seat update for the xmax 300 2023 model, personally, I’ll be going with the shorter Yamaha sports screen for most of the year and only possibly swap it back to the original over winter.
@@johnhele4909 yeah i might look into the sports screen side myself now i know about it. might see if the dealers know anything about it
I had a 2006 Yamaha Vino scooter. 50cc. It was too slow. It only went 30 to 35mph. I can't wait to save up enough money to buy a Yamaha XMAX. I love riding scooters. I tried riding a motorcycle, I couldn't do it. Changing the gears with my foot was too difficult for me, a powerful scooter like an XMAX would be ideal for me. I'm a Security Officer and my job is 30 miles from my house. I'm tired of riding the bus to work. I can't wait to get a used XMAX. 😁🛵
yeah no issues there power wise and they can sit on 100 kph easy and pull hills too. top speed i think is roughly 145 kph
im planning on putting in a performance roller kit which didnt cost much as i like good pickup.
you''ll be very happy when you get your xmax -great scooter