Yamaha launches a scooter with power comparable to a large-displacement motorcycle.

The 2017 Yamaha X-Max 300, a large-sized scooter model, replaces its predecessor, the X-Max 250. It is manufactured in Indonesia and sold globally.

Yamaha has just introduced the 2017 X-Max 300, a new model replacing the older X-Max 250, featuring a larger engine and a modern, sporty design. The bike will go on sale in Europe next March for $5,978 before its launch in other markets.

It is currently unclear whether Yamaha intends to import the 2017 X-Max 300 into Vietnam through official channels, as it has done with the FZ150i and TFX150, since this model is also manufactured in Indonesia.

The Yamaha X-Max 300 will replace its predecessor, the X-Max 250.

The most notable feature of the 2017 X-Max 300 is its all-new 292cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine. The bike boasts superior acceleration and top speed compared to its predecessor, the X-Max 250, thanks to its 27.6 horsepower at 7,250 rpm and 29 Nm of torque at 5,750 rpm. The engine utilizes Blue Core technology and meets Euro 4 emission standards, combined with a Smart Key keyless ignition system and a large 13-liter fuel tank.

The 2017 X-Max 300 is also equipped with telescopic front suspension similar to its T-Max sibling and an improved frame. The front wheel has a 15-inch rim, the rear wheel a 14-inch rim, and it comes with 267 mm front/245 mm rear hydraulic disc brakes and ABS anti-lock braking technology. Notably, the bike also features a traction control system to enhance handling when cornering or on slippery surfaces.

The Yamaha X-Max 300 will go on sale in Europe from the beginning of next year.

The Yamaha X-Max 300 measures 2,185 mm in length, 775 mm in width, has a seat height of 795 mm, a wheelbase of 1,540 mm, and a ground clearance of 135 mm. It weighs 179 kg (wet weight) and has a spacious storage compartment large enough for two full-face helmets. The X-Max 300 boasts a sporty and modern design, especially when combined with full-LED lighting technology, a traditional analog instrument panel with an LCD screen, and a convenient 12-volt charging socket.

According to Thanh Nien newspaper.