Yamaha Majesty 400 review - The Best Value Touring Scooter

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At 5:30 I show the under-seat storage, proving that it can hold two full-face helmets.
My Yamaha Majesty 400 (2009 model) was $5000 brand new. It has a top speed of 106 mph and gets 50 mpg. It has an automatic v-belt CVT (transmission), and a 395cc, liquid cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC engine.
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[@yanike]

Seriously one of the best videos I've seen. I like that actually show off the bike more and gave a really good idea of how much space is .under the seats. I'm fixing to get my moped soon for year round riding. It's definitely going to save me on gas and be a great help going to college and work.

[@1upon2wheels]

Joseph M, your video helped me decide to buy a Yamaha Majesty. I had been aiming for a Suzuki Burgman 400. But watching this really hit me. I posted about it on my blog (1 Up On 2 Wheels) and embedded your video there. Thanks for sharing!

[@meredethYT]

I am so grateful for your review as I am new to the scooter market and this video covers the basic. Keep up!

[@bench175]

You're welcome.

[@OperationReapSinners777]

Do you have a scooter now?

[@rstidyman]

Just bought a used Majesty...looking forward to watching more of your stuff. Lots to learn. Keep it up.

[@opengates777]

The Majesty runs well my old bike...

[@LarryRickenbacker]

Enjoyed your review; fantastic bike, the Majesty. Ride safe and enjoy!

[@aboonski]

Very informative video! Thanks for posting it. Thinking about buying one of these.

[@srich49]

Thanks for posting. I generally get 64 MPG with my 2005. Best I got was 73 MPG. Good for running around a small town and back roads. Enough spunk to work on hIghways but I stay off of them as crazy people are driving there. e.

[@istiklalcaddesi]

thumbs up! great review, I can feel you do like this beast

[@calgary2800]

I use to have a Majesty. Man iy was awesome for long periods. I want it back. Great wind protection.

[@maybethistimenow]

Very well-made video. Thanks for the effort and sharing this with us. Well done!

[@scotplad]

Thank you for sharing with us ,especially the comparison with the Bergman 400, I may like this one even better...

[@LarryRickenbacker]

Enjoyed your review and have the Majesty on my "radar" screen for later this year. My bullet-proof Honda Sh150i is great, but the wife wants to come along and well..the Majesty looks like a logical candidate.

[@geraldorford]

Very nice description of your bike thanks for sharing .

[@xsailornspain]

Thanks a million for the review, going out to buy a 2007 Majesty right now and your video just convinced me more that this is the right bike. Cheers!

[@bench175]

Goodluck with your bike!

[@xsailornspain]

bench175 Thanks!

[@TotalDesignZ]

Awesome video bro. I'm looking at buying one of these right now so this really helps. Thanks George

[@slimdudeDJC]

Very nice bike, man! I will be upgrading somewhat soon. Money's funny right now but it will get better. And when it does, that's what I'll be looking to do!!!

[@Mystin857]

Your review was amazing in comparison to others who speed around with trashy techno music. Thanks so much!! Very helpful in my decision making!

[@adamg9850]

I just got one today. Don't like it as much as my forza 300 but I've only had it a few hours. I didn't know it had some of the features you showed so I greatly appreciate the vid! Hope you're still riding!

[@bench175]

What do you like about the Forza 300? I moved to Florida and saw one for sale

[@BananaAlert]

Thank you for showing.

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

Nice job on the video. Very cool bike.

[@lleifior2]

Cracking little bike - just bought an 04 one for my 15 mile commute. Keep the mileage down on my 1200GS. Thanks for the vid. very useful.

[@13tinypixels]

Thanks for the reply. I like your easy to view Yamaha Majesty video.

[@moviebod]

Great review. Lots of interesting information and they are affordable for me now, 7 years later!

[@bench175]

Thanks

[@bench175]

The note in my video at 6:14 is the link. Click on it.

[@ChrisVdinden]

Nice review and video..!

[@bench175]

Thanks. It's the best if you want the storage and will be riding with a passenger a lot of the time, which I do.

[@bpmdc]

I purchase the same Maxi-Scooter March 2012. It's a great scooter. You well more than 50 mpg on the freeway. Great video and have fun with it.

[@motonurse3280]

Very good walk around, very informative.

[@EvilscooterKitty]

Great video! :)

[@NWWsnapMOAB]

i love your motorcycles sound man its realy nice i love that sound

[@dvegh97]

It's a scooter

[@Jesse-gv9tf]

Excellent review.

[@bench175]

Thanks. I really like the Vortex, which we got for my girlfriend. I went for a lower price option myself, currently matte black EXO-400.

[@silver_desperado]

Thanks for the speedy reply, the dealer is going to fix the issue

[@bench175]

Yes the same, halfway mark once warmed up.

[@earlbaker3996]

I am researching scooter's. Very informative compared to outher l have watched. Thanks for the education

[@bench175]

welcome

[@7316bobe]

I really like this bike and it's 8 inch flesh light. I am going to look at one that I found on line tomorrow. If it is as good as this one I will buy it.

[@erdal07side-life]

Wuw i loved cool ur scooter yamaha make great scooter,wel what i liked kawaski j300 or yamaha Tmax 530 but thx 4 sharing video :-) ...

[@bench175]

You're welcome. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@mcgam2000]

This bike is very similar to an Apprilia 500. I purchased a 2004 last October for $2,400, it is very utilitarian also. Plenty of power and 50+ mpg... I really like it. I have almost 2000 miles on it since then... I had a Chinese 150 and going to this Italian bike is like going from a VW to a BMW...

[@HoschtonBoy]

Very good review. I like the bike.

[@gregoryfaulkner5345]

I've got the newly-designed, Piaggio BV350. It's my 1st PTW, and although it took a little time getting used to the weight, I just took the MSF course and stayed clear of high traffic until I was ready. It weighs 390, I've had it six months, does very well for highway commuting and light touring, and it makes more sense to me than buying a bike that one knows will be too small in a few months. It's 330 cc with 32.8 hp, 23.8. Top speed--86. It's perfect for me except windscreen is too small.

[@rico-989]

I seen one of these for sale for $2,900 not sure what year but the bike looks really good and has a little over 3,000 miles on it. I have a Suzuki Burgman 400 & 200. Good video....Stay Safe

[@bench175]

Wow, that's a great deal if it's running well. Thanks

[@carle.9324]

I've had the Burgman,200,400,650. I like all of them. I ride the 200 more than I ride my Harley Electra Glide limited.I sold the 400,and the 650. So I have a road trip ride and a beach cruiser.

[@comedyman112]

is the 200 a good balance between weight and power?

[@bench175]

Yes, it is liquid-cooled. And I definitely agree that it's nice not to shift all the time.

[@tiedupand2twisted]

Tnx, good video, think I'll get one....

[@gregoryfaulkner5345]

Couple of more points about the BV350...23.8 is peak torque; MSRP last year @ $5499 but raised to $5699 in January. It's the size of a 300 (like Kymco People and Sym CityCom) but more power than any 300 out there. Can easily cruise at 75 and there is an after-market screen for $219 plus shipping that one needs to make it a true tourer. It returns low 60s mpg for avg. riders. I'm averaging 70 mpg in my highway commute @ 60 mph (a little better summer; a little worse in winter). Tons of storage.

[@gillgjr]

Thanks ,good review

[@bench175]

Thanks

[@cloudnine2000]

thank you so much for replying

[@bench175]

Thanks. I have about 5,800 miles, and everything is working fine.

[@sporty05]

Very true, I forgot about the automatic transmission factor...

[@bench175]

Thank you.

[@TheJimmyardon]

I owned one and loved it rode it everywhere had to sell it unfortunately

[@silver_desperado]

Hello, I really like your videos, they are very informative. I have just purchased a new 2013 majesty. I have a question about the coolant system. I got my bike on July 24,2013 and have only driven it 30 miles. On July 26, 2013 after a six mile drive after I parked the bike in the driveway, I noticed coolant leaking from the bike out of a thin black hose at the bottom of the bike. It poured out very quickly for about 30 seconds and then it stopped. Is it just the bike breaking in? Or is

[@Antimortem]

this is better than burgman 400 .my opinion. built quality, design better for traffic jams(less gearth) and yamaha reliability. i think a 300 cc new model is on the way to us (xmax in eu, majesty here in usa) fingers crossed!

[@abdelfatahabdelfatah8956]

I love this motorcycle

[@josemorales3253]

Wow very informative video about the Yamaha Majesty 400 nice bike hope you make more videos let us know if you make it more custom and how that works for you be safe ✌

[@bench175]

Thanks

[@bench175]

Yeah, I fell in love with the storage and the automatic transmission on this bike. It outweighed the coolness of the CBR250R for me. There are a lot of times when I find myself saying, "What would I do without the under-seat storage?". Plus I wanted somethings that's comfortable on the freeway for me and my GF. We commute to college.

[@Chewy_1]

Any idea how to adjust the seat

[@bench175]

@@Chewy_1 I think I remember it has screws under the seat

[@Chewy_1]

bench175 Thanks man I tried those screws they won’t budge. I appreciate the response though.

[@RideAlongVlogs]

Hello! nice review! have you found any problems with the 400cc on the free way? i was looking at a 600cc honda but i like the yamaha has more storage. are you able to ride hills no problem? thanks for the review!

[@roobbbbbb]

Nice

[@sajerc]

very nice video... thank you ;)

[@305tonymia]

What’s going man I’m looking to buy one of this or an xmax 300 I like the majesty cause is a lil faster I would think just wanted to ask if is worth to still buy one of this scooter in 2022 cause of the parts for it.? In your experience is this bike reliable.? Is it good for 2 people to ride on the highway I had a few bikes n scooters myself but I’m tired of shifting gears so I’m in between those 2 bikes nice video your feed back would be gladly appreciated 🤙🏼

[@waynetaylor4995]

Nice scooters, looking to switch to a scooter like this from a regular motorcycle. Much more practical for everyday transport I think.

[@davidneiggemann7745]

Had 2 Bergman 400s the only thing I didn't like about them was the sound of them running. Sounded like a sick chain saw

[@strkngfang]

Excellent video, I've been a fan of the Majesty for a long time. The mpg has always baffled me? The similar Burgman will get high 60s & my Honda Silverwing averages 56, with a lot bigger engine? Still a rock solid scoot!!

[@jfg884884]

I bought the 2012 Maj. I have 8,000+ miles on it as of 2013. I have used it mostly on urban freeways. I have to say it is everything I was looking for in two wheels. It is great on gas, has a nice power band in the 60s or so for quick acceleration at high speeds on the freeway. It is very stable on the freeways with its weight. I added some saddle bags and a top box for storage and it does the job-I can get a weeks worth of groceries on it including cases of coke. Of course I'd prefer a faster two wheeler, but practicality won out over a motorcycle, especially on storage.

[@bench175]

Damn, dude. You do a lot of riding. I have about 8,500 miles after two years. I'm in the same boat as you. The top speed is more than enough, and I usually out-accelerate cars, but we always want more acceleration.

[@Steve-qw8ll]

I get 65 mpg on my 2007 Burgman. I’ve had it for three months now. Bought it with less than 2000 miles on it. I love to ride it.

[@alberteinstein3078]

How much did you pay? I just bought an 09 with 8k for 1600 hundred.

[@bench175]

It does have engine braking but not much. Other Majesty owners say that the disc brakes are no problem on hills. Google search "majesty concerns about steep downhill" to find the thread on the topic. And, there is one dip in RPM's during acceleration. You can see it on my 0-60 MPH video.

[@7316bobe]

This is better than the Burgman 400. I have studied them both and this Majesty is the one that I decided to buy. I consider it to be better than the Burgman 650. The Burgman has some plastic gears that are prone to stripping.

[@johnklumpp7901]

The drive geartrain in my Burgman Exec consists of straight-cut metal construction, and after 9 years on the road there is no evidence of anything like "stripping". I do agree though that the Majesty 400 (owned one earlier) is more comfortable than the Burgman Exec for touring. However, with 54HP on tap, the Burgman 650 has enough power to draw a small trailer- which can be used to haul home items like a Motor-mower, a Dishwasher, or a Refrigerator. www.picclickimg.com/d/l400/pict/272621134577_/07-Suzuki-AN650-A-AN-650-Burgman-Scooter.jpg

[@Berindei_Stefan]

im thinking of buying either the majesty or burgman both 400cc for delivery , what year do you think should i get second hand? and wich one is more durable and reliable? thanks in advance

[@Crisperdad]

Looks great.. and it looks comfortable. Personally i prefer riding a scooter but for some reason many people can't understand that

[@bluebu3100]

Having owned both maxi-scooters and a traditional MC, I prefer the scooters.

[@williamdavis5730]

I love mine 👍

[@bench175]

Yes, I'm pretty sure all modern motorcycle can be ridden in the rain. I found this quote on the MajestyUSA forum: "Again, I'v been riding this bike for 2.5 years, through wind, sun, rain, summer, winter, spring and autumn. It is in fact my sole transportation fully by choice." Just stay off the road for the first 15 min of rain to let the oil wash away, and make sure your tires are good.

[@sonnytsbr]

Well done video

[@bench175]

No, that has never happened to me. Nothing should ever leak. The dealer needs to fix that for you. Sorry about that. BTW, congrats on the scooter!

[@rinky_dinky]

I LOVE SCOOTERS!!!!

[@poisedonis]

I think the majesty 400 is a great bike,, if I ever get a chance I'll buy one

[@bunberrier]

That was the clearest, most matter-of-fact, useful scooter review I've seen so far on KZbin. Excellent. If only others were as factual and showed relevant, close up shots in this same manner. Thank you! Only advice I can offer is if you intend to keep riding in winters, and your scooter can support an extra 50 watt electrical load, heated grips are really, really nice. Oxford makes a good set.

[@MrElrorro]

If it work's for U Luv it! .. i starded on a 250cc scooter luved it and moved on to a Er6n.. Miss the storage and the windscreen and the gas milage. ride safe

[@bench175]

Thanks.

[@bench175]

Cool. It's stock exhaust too.

[@failorrise7093]

Great work

[@bench175]

thanks

[@bench175]

Yeah, that sounds perfect. The BV also has a lot of style compared to the Majesty.

[@bench175]

For sure. After I'm done with school, I'm switching to the CBR or Ninja too.

[@allenthomas914]

About to buy one of these tomorrow hopefully it is worth it has 9000 miles on it

[@sirjudge5055]

Laid mine down recently. It took it like a champ. Just scratches.

[@bench175]

Glad to hear it. Same when I crashed

[@senorkaboom]

I was going to ride my Majesty today, but we had a garage sale. I sold my stereo cabinet for $20.00 and a dining table for $10.00. My scooter is parked on the lawn now. We left our dogs in the house and they all barked at the people who stopped by. Tonight, I am having chicken for dinner and some vegetables. When I ride my scooter I wear a helmet, gloves, jacket, pants and riding boots, but not in that order all the time. I am thinking about getting another dog.

[@rgbpugrgb7547]

man th bots were smokin some wierd shit in the day yo

[@4Artemovich7]

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[@theoverengineer]

Good work, bench175. Have that link to a Burgman 400?

[@bench175]

Yeah, I would have checked it out, but it wasn't around when I got this Majesty. Does it hold 2 full face helmets? I'm always riding with my GF and we love how we can store our helmets inside. This is one thing I've always wondered about the BV350.

[@bvacs12]

Is it liquid cooled? Very cool though. I to like the deep sound it has and like my 250 Honda elite because of the automatic making it easier. do want to upgrade, but sometimes its just nice not to have to worry about the gears.

[@lucylucky8028]

i love it!! Is there a site where you can buy it?

[@taahmakay]

Great review! Very detailed, very informative!! Thanks for sharing! :) :)

[@bench175]

Thanks.

[@cw6082]

Just got the burgman 650 its crazy

[@benquicks]

That is a very good bike.

[@Primo_Golf]

Does anyone know how to fix or replace the light he talks about at 5:57 ( under the seat dome light ) .....my light has never worked since the first day i bought it, and I can’t find any info online regarding it. Any help would be great!

[@mannynunez4909]

I just got my 2012 honda silverwing 600 and very happy,I've traded a 2013 honda pcx150, just because it was good for the moment I bought it,but after eight months I was done,I wanted something bigger and lots of power so I got the SW best move ever, I could not see my self going to a 400cc I just jump up most of the way for scooter, now that been said I paid

[@13tinypixels]

Does it have engine breaking? When opening up the throttle, do the RPM's dip on the way up, or do they do a steady climb?

[@Siper2]

Nice job. I have a new Vortex helmet, myself (Flack blue).

[@steveward9763]

No u dont want her to fall off. I have a Honda Reflex. You need to install a VibeRider, under the leather of the passenger seat. Your lady will love it. The strength of the vibe is dependent on your RPMs. i think mine was about $129. And yep she loves goin on rides. you can turn it off if you want.. Very nice Yamaha.by the way. next bike will be Majesty or Burgman They need to have radios from factory. ride safe...

[@mannynunez4909]

Okay sorry I pressed the wrong key,well I paid $6,400 in California on sale, good video tho and lots of good info.I recommend if new at riding start with a small bike then when you become comfortable enough and confidence kicks in well graduate to a bigger scooter, well got to go, safe ride.

[@kennywheelus6857]

Beautiful scooter man

[@bench175]

thanks

[@alwaysmanandwoman]

Thank you for this, I'm wanting to buy myself a biggish scooter to ride as Marianna, more suitable than my classic Hondas I ride as 'him' and I hope less recognisable. It'll more depend on what I can find at the right price, once I have the money, but it's always good to know what each possible one is like.

[@bench175]

Welcome and good luck!

[@Lookin4LoveInAllTheWrongPlaces]

@@bench175 That's awesome that you replied to a comment on this older video. I've been looking around for one of these scooters. Thanks for the great review.