YAMAHA X-MAX Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

With a fully-automatic transmission, the XMAX is exceedingly simple to ride, and comes standard with an extensive list of rider aids, including traction control and ABS. Combined with a frame designed for light and neutral handling, the XMAX makes for a confidence inspiring ride on any road.

The 2018 Yamaha XMAX scooter comes with an advanced 292cc liquid-cooled, four-valve single that develops smooth, tractable power. The cylinder is crafted from Yamaha’s DiASil aluminum for excellent heat dissipation, with a lightweight forged piston and forged crankshaft. A counterbalancer ensures minimal vibration, while the offset cylinder layout and semi-dry-sump lubrication system help reduce friction and drag inside the engine.

Whether you're new to scooters or looking for your next model, you are going to like what you see when you take a closer look. The 2018 model features our Smart Key keyless ignition for simple fuss-free operation - and under the seat there's a huge storage compartment.

Built with pure MAX DNA, the X-MAX 400 gives you strong performance, more comfort and increased agility on every ride. And with its huge storage space, class leading specification and unrivalled build quality.

Equipped with motorcycle style forks and large wheels, the compact chassis gives you agile sports handling with business class comfort - while the powerful and efficient new Blue Core engine has all the performance you need for fast commuting or weekend escapes.

The latest X-MAX 250 comes with even sharper, slimmer and more dynamic bodywork that allows the rider to move through traffic, and that underlines this sport scooter’s high-performance character. A new LED tail light complements the sophisticated styling, and the aerodynamic fairing and screen give plenty of protection from the wind and weather.

The X-MAX 400 is the smaller brother of the TMAX, but it retains the awesome design of the flagship maxi scooter and part of its mojo. Loaded with the same thoroughbred DNA as the TMAX, the 2014 MY X-MAX 400 boasts high performance and true all-rounder functionality.

Brawny, sporty strong acceleration and powerful ABS brakes for increased safety on the road, premium craftsmanship and top-drawer components make the 2014 MY X-MAX 400 a sought-after scooter for for both commuting and longer hauls.

Who said you can't mix business and two-wheeled fun and convenience? The 2012 X-MAX 125 ABS Business is Yamaha's way to say these go together quite well. If you like riding and arriving on time, a scooter might be the best solution in busy urban traffic, at least until teleportation becomes possible.

This executive-class scooter boasts a mid-sized windscreen for better protection against elements and an additional top case for enhanced storage. Easy to ride thanks to the punchy 4-stroke 125cc engine and automatic transmission, the 2012 X-MAX 125 ABS Business also comes with standard ABS for reliable stopping power.

Quick and agile, ready for slicing the urban jungle and perfect for a weekend far from the city, too, the 2012 Yamaha X-MAX 125 is one of the niftiest choices for a fuel-efficient, punch-loaded middleweight scooter. Bridging the gap between the 50cc class and the maxi scooter segment, this machine is offering a truly rewarding riding experience thanks to the rigid, sporty frame and solid braking power coming from the hydraulic discs.

A fuel-injected engine provides plenty of power and exceptional mileage, while the automatic transmission makes operation easy even for beginner riders. A generous underseat storage offers plenty of space for shopping bags and helmets, or for some luggage needed for an overnight trip. ABS version also available,

If you enjoyed the MomoDesign maxiscooter Yamaha showed but are not into big-displacement two wheelers or are looking for a more budget-friendly machine, the 2012 X-MAX 125 MomoDesign is here for you. Boasting the same impeccable craftsmanship and exclusive aftermarket design, this scooter is a head turner, despite its small displacement. With a killer two-tone seat and T-Max-inspired aerodynamic bodywork, this scooter also boasts alloy wheels, powerful disc brakes, and a rich, automotive-style dashboard, clearly showing off both elegance and a nifty dash of racing DNA.

With a generous underseat storage for two helmets or some shopping bags, the 2012 X-MAX 125 MomoDesign is great for both daily commuting and various errands around the city. It will serve as swift transportation and will also turn a lot of heads.

Yamaha's 2013 MY X-MAX 400 maxi-scooter is all about taking mobility to the next level. It boasts extreme agility in the urban jungle but is also a valuable machine for highway commuting and can be a prized daily ride for those not in the mood for a proper motorcycle. Spacious and easy to mount thanks to the step-in design, this scooter comes with a top-notch chassis for a sporty feel and sharp-looking bodywork and styling.

Blending in form and function, the 2013 MY X-MAX 400 proudly offers storage for 2 helmets under the seat, dual floating rotors, high-tech instrumentation and LED lighting, while boasting enhanced comfort for both rider and passenger.

A nifty limited edition of the acclaimed X-MAX 125, the Sport version brings several upgrades over the base trim. The riders will surely enjoy the enhanced protection offered by the low windscreen and the extra comfort the redesigned seat offers, while the passenger backrest is also a valuable addition, improving both ergonomics and safety.

With the wheels larger than what similar scooters usually come with, the 2011 X-MAX 125 Sport also comes with powerful brakes for great stability and control for a more pleasurable ride. The underseat storage can accommodate two full-face helmets and is also great for some gear for overnight trips. The 4-stroke engine is mated to an easy-to-use automatic transmission for boosting the confidence of the less experienced riders.

If it has "max" in its moniker, you're in for a lot of fun, Yamaha says, and taking a closer look at the 2005 X-Max 125 scooter, we'd rather say they're right. Practical and powerful, the X-Max 125 packs 15 horsepower and thanks to its smooth, new 4-stroke engine, both streaking though the slow urban clutter and speeding along the highway are an exhilarating experience.

With luxurious and modern styling, the 2005 X-Max 125 comes with massive underseat storage and a generous fuel tank for premium convenience. Powerful hydraulic brakes tend for the stopping force, and premium suspensions are also used to smooth out the ride. A range of dedicated accessories is also available optionally.

Yamaha 250R X-Max is a middleweight twist-and-go maxi scooter. It has all the practicalities of a conventional scooter with a bit more oomph for longer journeys and decent-sized wheels and tyres for cornering confidence.