Yamaha reveals 2017 XMAX300 lightweight scooter for Europe
Lightweight scooter with motorcycle front forks and new engine is not only destined for European markets, but is planned to be rolled out as a global model.
Yamaha Motor Co has taken the covers off the model year 2017 XMAX 300 scooter, which is to be launched in Europe from March 2017.
The XMAX 300 represents a model change from the current XMAX 250 sold in Europe, and is not only destined for European markets, but is planned to be rolled out as a global model. Manufacturing will be carried out by Indonesian Group company, Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing.
Demand in the 126-300cc scooter market throughout Europe totals approximately 90,000 units, and, as such models are principally for commuting use, stable demand trends are forecast. The XMAX 250 has been highly rated for many years due to its combination of styling and riding performance, building deeply-rooted popularity in Europe. However, in recent years, there has been increasing demand for 300cc models which provide more comfortable performance. This led to the development of the new XMAX 300.
According to Yamaha, the XMAX 300 is designed as a model to handle global rollout, achieving harmony between fun riding and practical use.
The XMAX 300's main features include a new liquid-cooled Blue Core engine developed to deliver class-leading acceleration and excellent environmental performance, a lightweight 179kg body and motorcycle front forks to help with sporty riding, ABS and TCS (traction control system) for comfortable riding, a trunk underneath the seat with enough storage capacity for two helmets, Smart Key system which enables starter switch operation without taking out a key, and a new design which evolves the XMAX while inheriting the MAX series’ DNA.
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