Maxi-scooters are a popular alternative to motorcycles in multiple Asian and European markets. This makes a lot of sense, as these welterweight scooters offer the ease of use of a regular scooter along with the power and long-distance capability of a full-size motorcycle. Among all the maxi-scooters available in the market, the Yamaha XMAX has to be one of the most popular models.
Available in a variety of displacements across multiple markets, the Yamaha XMAX has pretty much become synonymous with the term maxi-scooter, along with its bigger sibling, the TMAX. While the TMAX serves as the Tuning Fork Company’s long-distance scooter, the XMAX continues to fill the role of the brand’s urban runabout, with sporty styling and urban-focused amenities to show for it. That being said, in its home country of Japan, Yamaha has updated the XMAX 250 with four new color options, giving Yamaha’s mid-tier maxi-scooter a much-needed design refresh.
