I have a Yamaha X Max 300 and love it

Ive been with motorcycle for over 30 years, but when I've got a chance to have a scooter, man i enjoyed the scooter more

I have always had big bikes, and never even looked towards scooters. It was until a week ago, when my wife and I went to Amalfi coast and rented a villa in a small village called Praiano. I have quickly realised, the only parking space for a car is my own driveway, it was next to impossible to find parking elsewhere. Then walking around I have noticed a scooter hire shop, and got 125cc Honda. This thing is so great in local road conditions. I can go anywhere and park on the doorstep :)) and it is faster, as roads are extra narrow, cars have to wait to let each other through. Also this area is on a mountain slope, and two up this thing easily going up stop hill doing 35-40 mph. It is impressive. Definitely considering of buying a maxi on return home, to use as handy run around. There is quite substantial under seat storage, enough to fit two helmets and gloves, or a shopping bag... I would say, I am impressed by this type of machine :)

This review has totally changed my mind about buying a BMW RT1200 touring bike. After a spell from bikes for about 5 years I’ve noticed how popular these are in London. With your knowledge of riding all kinds of bikes, I think I’ll definitely get one of these after such a wonderfully informative review. Many thanks.

I love watching your videos. You have perfected the art of doing a two wheeler review. Videos feel like well made Spielberg movies.

Farmers markets are our bread and butter. Love to see it busy. Especially from the other side of the tent for us

Another GREAT review... I didn't hear you mention it, but I do LOVE the aggressive rain tire tread design on those tires...! Because of you, now, there's a real consideration for me to perhaps purchase one .... (At 71 years of age....) Gordon in Maryland, USA...

I've met a few people over the years touring on maxi scooters. At a steady 80 you'd be half way across France in a day and quite comfortable. They do tick a lot of boxes. Thanks for the review....very thought provoking.

Outstanding review and informal but very insightful presentation style and commentary. With a very pleasant and positive overall tone. Well done and thanks so much for posting.

As always, an excellent review. I've owned several big scooters over the years. First was a mark 1 Burgman 250' then two majesty 400s and currently I have a Burgman 650. They really are the most practical do-it-all machines. The big Burgman has the best luggage capacity and fairing for touring and is supremely comfortable.

i have a 2019 model like the one tested. i have moved to scooters as have some neuropathy in my lower legs,ie. gearchange foot doesnt always move up 100%. really enjoy your reviews.now 72 so cant moan, i have had a great life of motorcycling.i also have a honda pcx 125 for local countryside.my wife who is 70 this june has a peugeot kisbee 50 and we still have good times on these lightweights.

Hiyas, great review thanks!! As you say these are really motorbikes in drag, I rode my 2013 530 down from the UK to Roma in 2 days and she is a GREAT motorway cruiser. My 2019 530 DX is returning 61mpg average and I love the bike electronics. Great machines indeed!!!

Lovely looking scooter, very practical for all round use for whatever your needs, not into scooters but this is more like a motorcycle with all the trimmings. Very nice .

TMF, we need more scooter vids.

These maxiscooters are a legit style of *motorcycle*. When I sold bikes the dealership hardly let any of their employees ride the inventory so although I've sold a fair number of scooters (Piaggio & Vespa) it was some years before I actually rode one. That was at a Suzuki demo days event, and that day I rode a Bergman 650 Executive and a Gixxer 1000. Both made me smile! 2 wheels good!

A little while back I had a new Xmax just to get to work on. This was my first motorcycle after an 8 year break from them, (lost my confidence a bit). Loved it AND it gave me confidence to get back into "proper powerful bikes" again. Never looked back since - just wish I'd kept the Xmax as a winter hack! Good review again, as ever etc.. Nearly 40K then?? Brill!

Great review as always. Great machine .

Great review, be interesting to see you do one of your tours on a big scooter just to see what it's like over a few days and different road conditions.

I have a Yamaha Nmax, the little little little brother of this bike and I love it!!! ^^ Been playing around with my Nmax since I got it in March, one day I hope to upgrade to this bike, awesome video! You always manage to make things so clear for us to see, many thanks!

Dear Missenden Flyer, That was a great clear & informative review, Thank you.

Just come back from Croatia, saw one of these there, looks great...

Thanks for the video, just sold my Yamaha 300 scooter and thought of upgrading to this but I opted for the Aprilia scooter.......850 v twin , chain driven with an arrow exhaust, great fun 🤩. Not as fast as my Suzuki gsx s1000, but still fast.

Those electric adjustable windscreens are so great. I'd love to have one of those on my bike....love it!

Good review,excellent video and audio.Thanks !!!!!!!!!

I've heard that at 65mph the wind sucks mercilessly at your helmet... So I'm fairly keen to try one.

Great review Thanks my man

What tool put that massive sticker on the screen lol. Cant see anything.

Again a really good review. Well done.

Great review man very in depth. Looks like a phenominal bike to own

We are the same height and that is such a wooonderful thing when looking for motorcycle reviews

Just ordered the new tech max dx 560 , had a tmax dx they are great bikes

I enjoyed your review of the Suzuki Burgman 650 I think it is the benchmark for maxi scooters. These are big powerful scooters that are meant to be taken out on the highways/motorways/freeways and the backroads for a day spent enjoying the scenery. The T Max looks like the next best thing. I am particularly impressed with the vertical movement of the screen. It seems there is more movement than with the Burgman. Although in fairness my Burgman has an after market screen which is wider than the stock screen and therefore gives better wind protection. I think this machine could do with a wider screen. I like the upswept exhaust it gives it a nice look and helps with the lean. Among the more advanced features of this bike which I hope are now available on the Burgman are cruise control, traction control and the ability to access maps. I saw a recent review of the Kymco AK 550 and I not it has built in sat nav you have to be able to hear directions as well as see the turns - I'm not sure how the Kymco deals with this. Does the T Max have some built in speakers so you can hear directions? I am confused by the cruise control on the left handle bar - the throttle/twist grip is on the right. I have a Kawasaki Voyager 1700 with cruise control - it is on the right handle bar. As you note the under seat storage is not big enough for 2 full face helmets a feature of the Burgman. I fitted a top box to my Burgman - it replaces the passenger back rest and cowl. Both these bikes appear plenty powerful and have good transmission. I don't need to fiddle with buttons so I don't use the manual mode or the power button on the Burgman. You mention the mirrors, I like the electrically fold in mirrors on the Burgman - good for lane splitting and also for parking. Thanks for the review.

Excellent review!! What a great machine!!! I'm looking at the Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive.

I never looked at scooters before... but this one really got my attention

Never thought I would say this but I shall test ride one of these, in a couple of years, bought a new CB500X this year, so my wife would castrate me. Really enjoying your tour vlogs, I stayed up until 3am Saturday watched Wind River, then the North Coast 500 or 7?? enjoyed them both. As I mentioned a while ago, the Welsh one is in my old home ground so its a bit special for me. I did some of the A82, 4 years ago, stayed at Loch Lomond, did the run through Glencoe up to Fort William, brilliant ! I was on a newish GSF 1250n, there was an 08 Blade and an older but mint GSF 1250s, spent a few meal times in the Green Welly. PLEASE keep up the good work, Friday’s don’t come quick enough now. Stay Safe. Regards Grumpy

Wow 😯 I have one and love it 😃👍 Thank you for doing a review.

I had a Yamaha Majesty 400cc the bike had me fall in love with scooters l like it for the space and simplicity.

I've been riding for over 45yrs and I know sometimes there is a snobbish factor with "true" motorcycles and bikes like this. I really enjoyed your review and would consider this type of transport, everything is there. Thanks again for your time and opinions... Mark

Great review, thanx.

Very cool ride video! I have a 2007 Yamaha Majesty YP400 and LOVE IT! I have had it for 10 years and as of today over 42k miles on it. I love how comfortable it is to ride and for long rides it's the best! I also have a 2014 Honda CTX700 DCT love this bike too, but for long rides = Yamaha Majesty is the best! Safe riding mate!

Eye opening vlog......... Food for thought if heading in to Town alot.....

Enjoyed that TMF thank you. Good to see a biker not instantly slagging scooters, I'm a 1200GS and CRF250 owner as well, but am always impressed by big scoots when I'm abroad. Surely a BMW C650GT must be on the list for review soon?

Nice machine, hypnotizing well spoken rider. Excellent review.

How did it compare to the burgman? I am 6'4" 275#s, 32" inseam would I fit? On the Majesty I was a bit cramped. Nice review like always.

Nice review! Great mode of transportation around town or commuting, the style and functionality being a matter of personal preference and needs, but I can definitely see the appeal. There seems to be a lever on the left handlebar, possibly a parking brake? It wasn't mentioned in the review. Thanks & keep the videos coming!

Really good review 👏

its 2024 and I bought a used 2018 DX with 5000km on the odometer. Half the price of the new model that came in 2022... This thing still rocks:)

Another fine review. These maxi scooters are very torque, the power delivery is deceptive. These have some kick and will easily out accelerate many sports bikes up to around 50 mph.

YES, T-MAX ! Good work, Mr. Flyer ! I haven't looked but have you done a review on the Suzuki Burgman 650 ? I would really like to hear your opinion on that.

Wonderful review, great bike.

Which one is the better all around choice for Comfort, Mileage ,Power, The Yamaha T Max or the Suzuki Burgman ??? I really do enjoy your down to earth reviews !! Keep them coming !!!

No it's an older 2011 majesty.. well it's for the Mrs!!!.and hopefully it will fit in the campervan. Great storage twin discs up front..top box.. and only 6k on it.. so France next year here we come.. and if it pours down it can stay in the back while we book in to a camponile 🗺🏚

That’s an awesome scooter! I didn’t know scooters can go that fast now days. Wow, I need to look for one in North Carolina USA lol😉

great review i have burgman 400 myself and commute all year round ...great weather protection and storage cant fault it no brainer keep up your brilliant reviews ...johnny.. ride safe`.....

The TMax engine uses a 3rd "balance piston" which counteracts the pistons and makes for a lovely smooth engine at all speeds. They're great bikes!

Very nice review,thank you.

Shame you didn't give it the beans down your favourite twisty road (in North Wales perhaps).

Hi, late to the party, great bid. So you have to have the ignition ON to open the fuel filler cap? therefore ON when filling up? Sounds a bit odd to me.

If you haven't, try reviewing a 2019/2020 Aprillia SRV850, seems like it'd be fun and you might have a hell of a lot of fun trying it out.

Fantastic review what a bike......, cheers.

Looks like a good alternative to a touring bike like an R1200RT because of its comfort levels, luggage carrying capacity and decent adjustable windscreen. In most countries you can only travel at 100-120Km/h on freeways or open roads, so for touring duty, this bike would do it nicely.

Hi! Great reviews! What is your favorite between tmax and burgman 650 . Thanks

Can you talk about breaking? I am use to a regular motorcycle. 1 hand brake for the front and your foot for the rear. Are the 2 hand levers both front and rear brakes? or does 1 brake lever control both front and rear brakes?

TMax DX 530 or Suzuki Burgman 650, which one is the better choice? And what is the top MPH speed of each bike? Please do a review on this 2 comparisons. MSRP cost of each too.

Good review, I looked at the tmax but I had one major problem, the bars would hit my knees , made the test ride annoying and frustrating. I settled on a Honda nc750x with manual 6 speed, mainly because at the time the automatic was not being sold in Canada 🇨🇦

TMF; Excellent review, intelligent and non bias. My own feeling is there is some long standing bad feeling towards scooter riders. The service costs for these machines is a factor (as for any other). I live in rural Wales so dealer accessibility (for service support is an additional consideration); As I approach 60 years old and a lifelong biker and these past 14 years daily rider, the weather protection, luggage capacity and ease of use appeal. 2018 will see me switching to either the TMAX or XADV.

If you get a chance try out the Kymco AK550 premium V-Twin Maxi scooter, great vid as always :)

They are very popular here in thailand,but they are more scooter oriented,I think it's the scooter thing that turns people off,maybe the older guy who's passed all that and just wants an easy riding machine,i must admit i do like the look of it,once again great review loving your work Mr flyer

Just teated my self to a pre loved Tmax530 and loving it. The effect of the airflow when the screen is fully extended reminds me of the way an aeroplane wing generates lift: Bernoulli's Pinciple.

Hi TMF, Great review, I ride a Vespa 300 GTS as my second bike, me and the misses went over to the IOW scooter rally, 2 up plus luggage no problem, 75 mph all day long, cost me around £10 to get there from the Midlands, Toured Europe many a time on my 1st choice bike R1200GS, scooters are equally if not more comfortable and practical. Onto the BMW 650 GT now.

Best best review and explanation

Good review. Are the Honda X-ADV & Yamaha TMax DX comparable? If so, which would win?

It's interesting hearing you say how you struggle to find something negative to say about any given bike you are reviewing. What I personally see is that though there are some occasional issues most of the negative things to say about them are either very minor annoyances or just personal preferences. I think this speaks volumes for the state of motorcycling today that the vast majority of bikes are really quite good and while you will find things that could be better, realistically the manufacturers have got things dialed in. My first "bike" was a Honda Spree scooter (way back in the 80's LOL) and while I personally don't like them and wouldn't have another scooter I can see how valuable they are for some people. The practical features they provide just can't be argued with and it's great to see you giving treatment on scooters for those folks who are interested in them.

nice scooter, but how much lettuce will I need to purchase it?

great review in TMF style as always, talking of Automatic gearing, I've been looking into automatic Motorbikes due to several OP's on my hands I'm still having clutch pulling problems would you be interested in doing reviews on these sort of motorbikes ?

Had a three wheel Gilera Fuoco 500 for a while between my Blackbird and my HD. Great fun to ride. I'd say very similar to the Tmax. On a GS now so sticking for now. Will go back to a maxi scooter when I can't get my leg over any more...

Good job mate! 💥 👍💨

Another very interesting review .. then came the price !!! I nearly spat my tea out .

As you perhaps remember, I rode the FJR1300AE, however since that awful day back in May when my life changed completely, I am now planning to get back to biking sometime in the future but initially on a much lighter bike. Well enter this beauty! Thank you for your excellent review. Video liked. Ride safe.

Lower the screen down a bit, and the shoulder pull disappears. What was the RPM's at 90mph? I couldn't tell...

Mr. Flyer, how was the suspension over the bumps. Would you be rattled on a long journey? Thanks, Sal : )

I wanna buy one, good honest review...T.Y.!

nice review, thank you.

Hi there, Would of liked to know your impression review on the BMW C650 Sport

Interesting bit of kit TMF. What was the additional lever for on the left hand side of the handlebars? guessing it's a parking brake or similar! Great that you are demonstrating all different sorts of bikes, something for everyone surely! cheers.

Been a biker for almost 21 years, and after a test ride, I have just picked up a 2006 Majesty 400. So far I have been very impressed, and I am not really sure why I didn't get one years ago (other than the stigma surrounding them), as it has everything a normal bike has. Mine has 90% of the T-Max performance, but weighs so much less. Has more room under the seat, too!

hey buddy, great video;s, can you pick a favorite of BMW650GT, this bike and the suzuki b'man 650 as I know you have ridden them all

It's been a while since riding but I couldn't remember hearing about the suspension esp since being outside those fancy gates the road was un-fancy.... I know the brakes are good as a guy in greece hit his hard and done a 180 rear wheel swung right round how he didn't come off I'm surprised ... mpg I would guess is a lot lower than the xmax 300 and 400

Nice review! The CVT transmission keeps scooters in a narrow rpm band. Watch the tach as you accelerate to notice this. Kudos to you that you can handle being seen on a scooter. I just picked up a Zuma 125 recently.

Hello sir.. i really love all your videos.. i have xmax 300 and i am planning to change it for a bigger one.. i cant decide which one to buy.. a tmax or the yamaha MT 09.. nobody can explain to me which one is better but this video of yours helps me a lot.. if you already ride the MT09 which of the two much enjoyable to ride? City and outside the county? Thanks sir

I would love to get one in the future but they are not on the cheap side that's for sure. Especially for a student. May have to look at a used 125cc or so.

Can you do a review of the Honda x adv, want one or maybe the tmax.

Hello there. I've discovered your channel 2 days ago and I have to say you're doing amazing job on your reviews. One thing I'd like to ask. I'll probably buy tmax this month but I haven't had the chance to ride it yet. I'm 1.70 height. Do you believe I'll have problems reaching the road or it's good center of gravity makes up for this? Thanks :-)

I'm wondering if you can get a hold of the 400 to see if there's enough of a difference between the 300 and 400cc XMax to justify the thousand pound price difference. By the way if you lose your "fob" key, I think you can type in a secret code that allows you to start the bike.

Hi, as an old school non-scooter type, I assume this fireball has some kind of twist & go, one speed 'treacle drive' - in which case, why the rev counter? Also, as I couldn't see any pedals anywhere (Bader would have loved it), is it just one brake lever for each wheel (as it seems) or are any of the discs linked? Now; if the 1960's Triumph Tigress had been like this - who knows eh . . .

Good grief that scooter is rapid on the motorway!! easily holding it's own with the cars. Looks pretty slick too and has just about everything on it except the kitchen sink!!!. Lovely review TMF. I think these bikes and electric bikes could be the future for urban commutes and attracting more people into motorcycling. Lower maintenance cost, lower fuel cost, lower learning curve, lower license req and less intimidating all make for motorcycling becoming more and more viable to first timers / commuters.

this is a mean machine! 👍

I read your review of the XMAX 300 and for the price it seemed to tick a lot of boxes. Now having seen this review it just cements my opinion of the versatility of a maxi-style scooter. I've recently ordered an XMAX (sadly the TMax was just too expensive for me). You're reviews of these 2 mid-sized scooters has left me feeling that you are truly impressed with them as a practical and enjoyable means of transport. This begs a question for you. Would you consider replacing one of your current bikes from your garage with a maxi-style scooter (not necessarily a Yamaha, but maybe the BMW C400GT or something similar)? If so, which bike would have to go? :-)

Would love a test on the new Honda x-adv

Excellent review, thank you Mr Missenden ☺️