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| Build quality | 9.3/10  |
|---|---|
| Reliability | 9.8/10 |
| Value for Money | 8.8/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 9/10 |
| Overall Rating | 8.5/10  |
Vast underseat storage and meets forthcoming EU3 emissions regulations
Full review by
Tuckshop
on 30th Jun 2008
User Rating : 9
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Good Points: Good pick up for a 125. Surprises other bikers working up through their gears. Good economy for a big scooter. 170 miles before reserve and another 20+ if needed in that. Excellent under seat storage for 2 full face helmets!
Bad Points: A fair bit of wind noise from the standard screen at 50mph plus. No manual seat opening (that I am aware of) if electric key operation fails (not that it has touch wood). Quite heavy to push around but then it is a big scoot! Can feel a bit bumpy on uneven roads with potholes etc. All minor gripes really though.
General comments: Overall very happy with this my first bike, sorry scooter. Private sale 5 months old for a grand less than new. So much more comfortable, nippy and stable than the manual SN125 I did my test on. Gears are fine but for my stop start commute this is much easier going and you can concentrate on other road users movements. Will cruise at 65-70 without feeling like you're thrashing it. Plus the girlfriend seems happy on the big comfy seat!
Was slightly concerned when heard of a recall to do with the frame but work was quickly carried out to fix it and hopefully that won't be an issue in future.
Tuckshop's review and ratings | 207 words
Review by
Guest.
on 2nd Dec 2007
User Rating : 9
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The Yamaha X-max 125 rides rally smoothly and has been a great buy! I will recommend it to any one who is interested in buying a scooter. The performance and handling is awesome!
Guest.'s full review | 35 words
Review by
ajbdblin
on 9th Oct 2007
User Rating : 8
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Overall this is a great scooter and I would stick my neck out and say it's probably the best on the market. Having owned an Aerox, MBK Thunder and now this it is easily the best out of the three. Its great on the motorway or in traffic and has great fuel consumption. The immobilizer was a great little bonus. Really consider buying this when looking at a new scooter.
ajbdblin's full review | 115 words
Review by
blossom1
on 5th Aug 2007
User Rating : 10
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What an absolute dream to ride... short distance, long distance, in heavy traffic, on the open road. The Yamaha XMAX handles beautifully... in fact it's hard to believe that it's a scooter.... it's sleek, good looking, full of endurance (with a 12.5 l tank), gorgeous to handle and also practical and incredibly comfortable.
If you're contemplating buying a new scooter... you need to seriously contemplate this one...
blossom1's full review | 137 words
