Yamaha TMax 560 | The bikes we buy | MCN

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Is there room for a scooter in your garage? Let us know below 👇

[@Hinchy1a]

Absolutely not 😂

[@brianrainey2739]

Its winter here in Canada. 2 KTM's in the den and 1 KTM in the garage with car. No room for scooter.

[@barrydaly7174]

@@brianrainey2739 KTM's are always in the garage though. 😉

[@brianrainey2739]

@@barrydaly7174 LOL. Four orange bikes and counting. Zero issues! 😁

[@paulm.8554]

Yes, definitely! We have two Vespa's and a '71 CB750. I'd buy the TMax too if it was available here.

[@stephenmartin-rn4jf]

I’ve been a bike nut since the age of 8 and I’m 63 now always had at least 3 bikes on the go and have owned several scoots bloody awesome things , can’t understand the negative reaction they get , to me anything with two wheels and an engine is great couldn’t care less how it’s packaged as long as it’s practical or fun or like a tmax both, keep the faith MCN and neevsy is the best 🏍️👍

[@gazzertrn]

Me too 65 now , looks a good option to super bikes . Thinking about returning to biking on this .

[@blipco5]

The negative reactions towards scooters are from those that have never ridden them.

[@savagejabbit5929]

I'm 45 couple of big bikes in shed... Still enjoy a tootle on wife's scooter 🛵Honda sh125 mode 🛵🛵😊

[@fizzy49cc]

Pushing 60 & I agree. I've kept various mopeds in the garage since the 80's & occassionaly I dig it out & do a few miles (smiling) then put it away. Unfortunately Tax, Ins & MOT mean it;s not as cheap as it used to be & bike theft means I daren't leave it anywhere. But it's a great idea.

[@Sn00pyJ508]

Suzuki Burgman 650 Exec….awesome machine. If only they brought out an updated version.

[@LesMason-h7n]

Like a breath of fresh air, im 64 and been riding scooters and maxi scooters since 1977, and i love them, i know mcn and sport and leisure have done pieces on scooters but there is room for more content for us all to enjoy, not everybody wants a 1300 adventure bike or a R1 Yam

[@sagalout]

My dads 82 and rocking around on a Bergman after a life of motorbikes 👍

[@Acthungbaby]

I have one too and a honda forza 250 both big cool bikes

[@euriboyka6784]

You are also Old Its Burgman Not Berg

[@sagalout]

@ Apologies mein grammar fuhrer 🙋‍♂️

[@jonathantrice7614]

Scooter to Lidl with Led Zeppelin, you have life sorted. 😂 After 48 years in big bikes, I moved from BMW to a Honda ADV350 and I feel reborn. Modern adventure bikes are too good and actually suck the adventure out of biking. Last year, I did 1000 miles in France on the ADV350 and it felt like a real adventure to me. This year, I hope to be a bit more ambitious..

[@903lew]

I keep pestering my mate to come on tour with his Vespa 300 but he keeps going on about it being too small.

[@stanleyfamUK]

Same, have a GS BUT last April wanted something light to commute to the station. Purchased an ADV350, have not ridden the GS since, I was genuinely shocked just how addictive it is.

[@Acthungbaby]

Yes went for myself travelled 500 kms or so back did it over 2 days stayed at back packers real budget trip loved it

[@davidbealing454]

@@jonathantrice7614 just bought an ADV myself few trips planned to Europe this year and one of them will definitely be on the scooter, own seven bikes and if I could just keep one this would be it.

[@jonathantrice7614]

The ADV350 has about 90 litres of luggage space with an average back box so no soft bags are needed, giving extra security.

[@Jimo368]

I’ve got a Vespa GTS in the garage and absolutely love it.

[@rjmockett]

Love a T Max . I have had one continuously since they launched in 2001 . From the Mk 1 to the current model now . They do everything you want and are a lot of fun . Used as a work bike as a GP , quicker than a car in gridlocked Brighton and can carry all you need . Long distances no problem you can do 3-400 mile days with ease . Try one . I have other bikes but this is the one I use most day to days. Good for you Mr Neeves 😎

[@philk9227]

Been riding Maxi scooters for the last 20 years. The most practical of bikes! Love them.

[@Romiman1]

Same to me, but 25 years. Have had Burgmans from 250 to 650ccm, BMW C650 and now the electric BMW CE 04, incredible fun to ride...

[@philk9227]

@ I’ve had three Burgmans from the original UH125 through two 400s - great bikes. A couple of Kymco 300s and now ride an Xmax 300 Techmax. All fun bikes but the Yamaha is probably the best of the bunch. As quick as the 400 but almost as economical as the 125! 😁 (edited for spelling)

[@nikenpeeps]

As a teenager, I had a poster of a Vespa on my wall before I fell into `proper’ motorcycles. Years later, I’m looking to get the (discontinued) Yamaha Niken GT. In the UK, where everyone tries to be hard, if a scooter doesn’t get you any stick, a Niken should help! Thumbs up for whatever you ride. It’s all just different flavors of transport. No one needs to cry.

[@markpearce5793]

I’m of the same mind; use my 250 X-Max as a car replacement here in London.Swallows masses of shopping, while driving and parking are so simple. It’s also a pleasant experience doing longer trips from time to time especially in winter, but I still own and ride motorcycles. They compliment each other very well, as Michael has realised.

[@JoeJoe-v1w]

I was at a trackday and this guy had a Burgman 650, it was a total executive scooter. This thing looked like the Buick of scooters, it looked as if it should have a faux woodgrain dash, it was big and luxurious. The guy riding it was a good rider too and passed many bikes, I kid you not, this thing hauled ass around the track! I kept thinking this guy should be holding a big snifter of brandy passing all these young guys on ultra tech sport bikes through the corners. Too funny. Never underestimate anything that has a Suzuki badge (or the triple tuning fork), you might get passed by one.

[@Acthungbaby]

I have one it's cool got quite aggressive engine braking for a scooter. Which is different cvt usually free wheeling but that's better really

[@danj11uk]

Neevesey just single handedly doubled Tmax sales for 2025 😂

[@StuAff]

Got two Xmaxes, a 400 & 300 (A2 auto licence, clutch control was a major problem for me). Brilliant for commuting- 200 miles a week on that, and for long distances too. Sensible, not boring.

[@gazzy85]

True said. No regrets owning a Tmax 560. Daily commute never felt so comfortable and chill. Yes Greetings from Singapore 😊 #nothingbutthemax

[@LeeTillbury]

I have an R1 and a TMax love them both for completely different reasons save from the fact they're both Yamahas ❤❤❤

[@Szlejer]

So both has no brakes and everything is budget except the engine?

[@wakajawaka44]

I liked Mr Newbigging starting the video with a polite introduction addressing Michael as Mr Michael Neeves and not “ Neevesie” as some of his younger colleagues have called him in the past. I also liked his questions which covered most aspects of Michael’s love for his Yamaha TMAX MAXISCOOTER

[@Richie-j5p]

A lot of bikers especially the power rangers sect look down their noses at scooters but after 40+ years riding bikes and fresh one year scooter convert I wear a jet helmet so my big huge grin can be well spotted. I know the secret of scooters and I love it.

[@Szlejer]

Yeah the toilet sitters are sooo much better than the power rangers... they just have the moral high ground... yeah.

[@muckle8]

@Szlejer being able to take a comfortable dump should never be underestimated!

[@catliker68]

@@Szlejer lol someone's offended

[@BeanoMark]

I have a 2012 Yamaha YP400 Majesty for the same reasons. Also keeps my 2019 Honda CB1000-R nice and tidy for when I really want to blow any steam off. The Majesty isn’t anywhere near as cool as his scooter, but still does over a ton and got me to Ireland and back to the east coast of Scotland which pleased me immensely.

[@Jones-xx2gc]

A biker all my life but ran a Gilera Runner 180, a two stroke one though for a change. Brilliant at the time.

[@kazumakoga3066]

Been a rider since 1989 on 500cc - 1100cc bikes. Got rid of my car recently and rely on a Burgman 200. Easy to work on and parts are cheap. Can cruise near 70mph and has tons of storage. I am in the U.S. and wish we had more choice in the maxi scooter segment!

[@beanburnham01]

I am in the states and just got an older Tmax500 and absolutely love it. I have a multistrada, had a tracer, versys, multiple dirt bikes and other scooters. The Tmax is so awesome cuz it’s practical and fun. I’m smitten

[@alm4132]

I bought one brand new in 2011, a leftover '09. Put 5k miles on it and then sold it....dumbest sale I ever made. Can't find one in the states now.

[@beanburnham01]

@ mine is 2009 that I bought last month with 17K miles. Don’t think I’ll ever sell it. The 530 was still sold in US and I’ve found a few used but they want like $11,000 for them 🤯

[@BlackThor15]

My dad is turning 80 this year and after many bikes throughout his life, he now rides 125 Piaggio and he's truly happy with it! Keep up the awesome work MCN team, you're doing great!! 👍👍

[@alexm6340]

Would definitely LOVE to see it on a trackday

[@Thegeordiemonkey]

Look on youtube, malossi tmax cup in Italy, japan race them, loads of French vids of racing, tuning, turboed and supercharged versions.

[@SP_Cbr]

Watching this made me appreciate owning my 2014 Honda CTX700 Dct model which I ride as a daily or just zipping around town here and there. (Cruiser/Touring Hybrid) Low Centre of Gravity, 670cc so very economical yet powerful when you need, very chill seating position, not very noisy, footboards, and more. Convenience of a scooter - Looks of a Motorcycle.

[@leoveroude4492]

I added a Burgman 650 to my herd last year because it was such a low price and they've been on my bucket list. What a hoot!!

[@enigmaphuket7656]

I own a Panigale, a TMAX Tech Max 560, and an X-ADV 750, but the TMAX Tech Max 560 has truly won me over !! I ride it daily. Interestingly, I used to underestimate scooters, but this model completely changed my perspective😅

[@Watson2108]

That´s very interesting. Why the Tmax though? I would assume the chain on the Xadv is a big point and the Tmax has more tech but I would prefer the dct over a cvt any day

[@enigmaphuket7656]

@@Watson2108 The TMAX Tech max 560 definitely stands out to me with its advanced tech and smooth performance. I’m not a fan of the DCT-it tends to shift up and down when I don’t want it to and feels quite jerky. It even changes gears mid-corner, which is far from ideal. But that’s just my personal preference. Additionally, the overall finishing quality doesn’t quite match Yamaha’s standards.I like the looks of the X-Adv and that's it🙏

[@Spider_Gooch]

I like the idea that one of the most badass riders in all the UK would ride an unassuming TMAX down the road and people would never know.

[@simonfuller7331]

Tbis is such a refreshing video!!! Im 67 and have been riding since the age of 16. Im now on bike number 83. That figure includes two maxi scooters, kymco 500 and a Kymco 700MY. I currentmy ride a CF Moto 800MT Explore but Id put a kymco AK550 in the garage as well if I had the money. Greetings from Australia

[@nicksokolis6343]

I am 35 and I love my bike but I bought a 300 scooter to commute to work and is such a great machine for that.

[@In-Marty-We-Trust]

I’d love to see Neevsey on the track with it. Blanket and all!

[@123MondayTuesday]

Who needs tyre warmers when you have hand warmers

[@123MondayTuesday]

I've had my eyes on a XMAX300 recently. neevesy knows best!!!!!

[@peterbutcher4848]

I've had a dozen bikes, I currently have a maxi scooter and Vespa in the past. Scooters bring the fun back into riding, quick enough to get booked on, fast enough down the highway, practical and easy to work on.

[@Bashe1965]

I love scooters I've owned two in the past great choice there's just something about them that puts a smile on your face !!

[@JerryFlint6]

Brilliant review - just got back into biking at 68. You guys have made me think about a scooter now!

[@20spag]

Couldn't agree more.Driving a car on UK roads these days is downright unpleasant. So congested. I'm 76 now and haven't been behind the wheel for nearly 5 years . Priorities? Depending on the weather and distance to travel:- 1,Walk, 2.Motorcycle.3.Train\ Bus.4Taxi.

[@luddite6239]

Great review! My Ducati Monster is SORNed till spring while I use a Gilera Runner over winter. I fitted those exact Tucano Urbano muffs before Christmas and coupled with heated grips means, like you, I can wear short summer gloves even in freezing conditions. Probably the best two-wheeled purchase I've made in 40 years of riding.

[@rv8pilot1]

I've been riding for almost 60 years and for the last 20 I've always had a scooter in the garage parked next to a multitude of different bikes. Most fun scooter was the ItalJet Dragster 180 that got me started and moved up to a 650 Burgman, Vespa 300 and now a Piaggio BV400. I just sold my Moto Guzzi v100 Mandello S today(!) because motorcycles in south Florida really aren't much fun but running around on the Beverly is a hoot plus the advantage of getting around some horrible traffic. I may buy another motorcycle in the future, but I'm going to live with just the scooter for awhile and see how it fits my life at 73

[@omerta2002]

I absolutely love the look of the Dragsters 🤩😍

[@rv8pilot1]

The Dragster 180 was great to look at with an interesting combination of abundant 2 stroke power with a scary suspension that you had to avoid any kind of road imperfection or risk losing the fillings in you teeth 😂

[@omerta2002]

@@rv8pilot1 😄. I have seen that they are quite tuneable but if the suspension is as rock hard as you say then that definitely rules ever getting one soon as the roads here in the UK definitely aren't great. I'll stick with my C400 GT for now👍 🏍

[@petersheppard6085]

I'm 73 and ride an X Max.....but fair weather only...previous bike was a Speedmaster

[@davidbealing454]

Never looked twice at a scooter in 44 years of riding, bought the ADV350 last year and my other bikes very rarely get a look in, I'd even rate it as a tourer, with a top box I've got all the luggage space I need. Would love to try the TMax.

[@jimbroen]

I think of scootering more as a use case than a particular machine. Abandon the car and use a suitably configured bike for grocery runs and other errands. When something becomes too large or heavy to carry, buy online and have it delivered. When a batch of groceries can't be handled with one trip, make three (its good to be retired.) I love the maxi scooter idea however the manufacturers just don't sell enough of them in the Canadian market to justify importing them. I end up using some other middle displacement model of motorcycle with a top case and such but the use case is pure scooter. I am kind of jealous of those big mitts and the cover for your legs. I wonder if they could be fitted to a 690 supermoto?

[@jh9493]

I've always had a scooter in the garage.. Burgman 650, C400GT and ADV350. I completely agree with the top box Neevesy, I've got exactly the same 👍

[@aaronhewitt3385]

I've only ever had geared bikes but the older I get, and the colder it gets, the better these things look😅

[@R6Dave11]

I currently have three road bikes, a VMAX 1700, Tenere 700 and an MT09SP. One "bike" from my past that I still miss is a TMAX 500. Perfect to just jump on and go. Space for stuff under the seat, plenty fast enough to rip past cars on the highway, super comfortable and still fun to rip corners on. Yamaha hasn't sold them in Canada for a while, which is a shame because I'd likely buy a new one if I could.

[@jackmiller8851]

fascinating - i was hoping they would talk about the attachments! those hand warmer things and the skirt, seems like a brilliant idea! i usually ride with some kevlar jeans with armor and they're useless in the wet, i'm not a grandad but I can see the utility! my motorbike journey started on a worked 2stroke 50cc scooter and I'll always love them for that reason. fair play neevsy!

[@wetleyrocks3092]

I've got a 1199S Tri Pani, BMW R1200RS, 1200S DVT Multi, 450 EXC-F Six Days. Love them all. I was recovering from multiple surgeries to my ankle so decided to get a scooter, a Vespa GTS 300 (75th). Never ridden a scooter before either! Since then the bikes have been on SORN, because the Vespa's that much fun... AND the scooter scene is far more active/sociable 😀 Once you try, your mindset will alter ps would love a TMAX560 but something else would have to go (or else the wife will, she says)

[@nickrider5220]

I give a nod to scooterists and youngsters on their 125s, I mean we're all on two wheels, besides one of the scooterists might be Mr Neeves !

[@skillfuldabest]

Two wheels are two wheels :)

[@lchu666]

Love it. I’ve had loads of scooters and standard motorbikes since my 20s. My favorite scooter was an original Bajaj Chetak with the 4 speed manual transmission on the left hand and the rear brake on the right foot. Living in Taiwan I have one of those electric Gogoro scooters and the instant torque really gets you up to speed even though it’s heavy and is capped at 8hp. Bought a 22 XSR 700 recently and that’s been my leisure bike. Think I’m gonna pick up an older GROM this year to bomb around on. All motorbikes are a blast and anything we as riders can do to encourage others to ride is great. Maybe someone else’s bike ain’t your cuppa tea, but it’s important to be welcoming to get others onto motorbikes so we’ll have a market and companies will keep churning out new models.

[@johnschmidt1675]

Yamaha US offers the Xmax here, I wouldn’t hesitate to pick up the Tmax.

[@richardjreidii]

Owned a Burgman 650 for several years. Hand to heart I rode it more than any other bike in my garage during that time. Unfortunately, changes in life circumstances that necessitated a move meant that it sat in the garage with two of my other bikes for four years and when I sold that house, I sold the bikes along with it. Rebuilding my stable now back up to four bikes and thinking to myself that I could really use another maxi scooter.

[@christophermay1229]

That was such a great interview!

[@carsyoungtimerfreak1149]

I'm a leisure rider, although I do commute on 2 wheels whenever I can. Next to a VFR and a Bandit there is also an Aprilia Atlantic Sprint 500 in the shed. The Aprilia is great for running errands in town. I can park almost anywhere for free, zip through busy traffic, ideal!

[@mxdoug]

Thanks for the confidence vote on the ADV350. I've had mine about 6 months and i've used it a stack more than the KTM it replaced

[@marekzacek5400]

Since getting rid of my less than reliable car I have been considering a 350 scooter for me and my girlfriend and just potting around town. And all your points just confirmed what I already thought. That its a great idea :D

[@chriskellett7035]

Bought my 2024 TMax with 4 miles on the clock just before Christmas and I absolutely love it! Just ordered a pair of Rizoma Stealth Mirrors and a new Ermax Sports Screen. I’m now on the case of a full titanium Mivv exhaust. I haven’t tricked up any of my bikes in the past but this feels so right to chuck some money at it 🤑💷 However, I’m going to draw the line at a scooter blanket & muffs! 😂🛵🏁

[@stephentalent]

I have a Streetfighter V2 (keeper) & an ADV350 (erm...keeper). Love them both but could honestly not tell you which I love most. Michael Reeves has just made scooters legit! 😂

[@Thegeordiemonkey]

Miss mine, had a new one new in 08 and had 3.5k of mods in it, best fun i ever had trouncing blackbirds and busas on the twisties.

[@barryhughes1612]

Years ago I was riding a Triumph 900 Trident but I had a non bike related accident and damaged my left hand (not permanent) so I sold the Triumph and bought a banana yellow Tmax 500, a great bike and in hindsight I wish I had kept it.

[@ZT-wz8yy]

Must be superb, but £14k is hard to justify for this...

[@tHaH4x0r]

How so? If you use it for commuting I can see why. I paid more for my bike that I use for commuting. If you think about it, people pay way more for a small car that used for the same purpose. If anything, it just puts into perspective sports bikes and the like, as why would you pay more (in some cases even double) for something with less usability? I feel its much easier to justify 14k for a practical bike/scooter than 20k for a toy.

[@silotx]

When you are riding comfortably , protected by wind and rain with your heated grips / seat and your moto blanket while avoiding the insane traffic you will understand how easy it is to justify it. Also there are a lot older used mega scooters for less money.

[@splodge57]

It's too much for a scooter. The Honda Forza 350 is £5800 and does everything I want for £8500 less than the Tmax.😊

[@ZT-wz8yy]

@tHaH4x0r You can get a brand spanking new V Strom 650 for less than half the price (even the 800s for not much more) or Honda's own Forza/ADV 350 for almost a third! It's definitely not value for money in my books. Not based on my income, but based on what else you could get for £14k. Not to mention that the forza has double the storage capacity.

[@tHaH4x0r]

@@ZT-wz8yy A brand new suzuki swift can be had for about 20k euro. Does that mean there's no reason to buy a porsche cayenne coupé at 174k? They both carry people, and the swift can even fit in tighter parking spaces! Of course my comical example is a bit of a hyperbole, but I am trying to get the point across that just because something is 'also a scooter' does not equate to a similar price. The worth of a scooter is also not solely judged by the storage capacity, but by a lot of other factors. I have not ridden either scooter and thus cannot judge on the particular models, but depending on your means, requirements and personal preferences either can probably be a good option. Perhaps for you it would not make sense due to luggage or budget constraints, but those might not hold for others.

[@johnroche9081]

Neevsey is on the pulse as far as I am concerned. I have a couple of large capacity bikes all twins of various engine configurations but I have a need for a scooter. Fascinating little vid.

[@markobutkovic5414]

What was the question ? 😂😂😂 Great video guys

[@123MondayTuesday]

A true question doesn't need an answer - Ghandi

[@neilbenton1152]

Just purchased a Honda 350 adv 2025 its coming tomorrow morning it's my second 350 just wanted the latest refinements , can't tell you how good these things are it's a giggle 😂

[@vladaOSOD]

the new facelift version?

[@robshaw2319]

Enjoy! I did 9k miles in 18 months on my 350 ADV. Sold it, miss it...amazing vehicle.

[@neilbenton1152]

@@vladaOSOD yes mate absolutely it's a fantastic scooter 😉

[@timbounds7190]

I love Tmaxs - I've had 8 and own 2 currently, but Yamaha quality has really gone downhill. You need continuous ACF50ing to keep it anything like rust free - the centrestand will start to rust in a few months! But its so good to ride - much more fun than most other maxis, that you forgive it most things!

[@R-Tap]

Out for a ride one day when a Burgman 400 shot by me with an Akra on it, the bike was a bit rough, looks like it was well trashed but also well maintained. Sounded mad.

[@motodaxa]

garrett gerloff loves his step thru bmw maxi scoot too, if real legends and racers like him and neevesy love them, they must be good! gerloff even said "she crashes real good" about his which is about as high praise as you can get from a racer

[@hermanstokbrood]

Wisdom comes with age.

[@GeordiLaForgery]

Driving around in this freezing weather makes bikes like this one very appealing. I can't even find handlebar mitts that properly fit my bike cos of the side mirrors.

[@61greybeard]

Great video Michael love of the T Max is brilliant and very entertaining the love of two wheels transport scooters cycling or motorcycles it’s all freedom on two wheels looking forward to more videos

[@bigchinn1]

I’ve had two of these , great all rounder.

[@mitchcornett587]

I wish that scoot was available in the U.S.. I had an XMax. Liked it, but I wanted a bit more power. The first generation TMax I owned was fun too. However, it did not provide the comfort for long tours I was interested in at the time. If fact, it was quit painful for the high mileage days I rode. However, for errands and short rides it is an excellent choice. At this point in my riding life I discovered the Goldwing DCT bagger. Although not as practical for town use and way more money, the Wing DCT is like getting on the most luxurious scooter ever. 😀

[@andyscooter5753]

The tmax is an underestimated scooter. Rediculas quick, handle superbly. They surprise many superbike riders when your still right behind the in the twisties.

[@splodge57]

Love my Honda Forza 350. Use it all year round while the bike is kept warm in the garage. Would like a Tmax but £14k is more than I would pay for a scooter.

[@scotwilson4169]

100% want to see this on track and any other content, like drag races or something to show how quick they are off the line compared to much higher powered bikes. I think I like the idea of having a small ish scooter in the garage just to do local trips, but it would always been a second bike, or even third and it would need to be quick, something like a 350 but normal scooter sized not a maxi scoot.

[@carlsitler9071]

My scooter is a 1200 Sportster and she make me smile as well. My daily ride is a Triumoh America. My Bandit 1200S is in the backyard.

[@miyrides1180]

I just bought a Forza 350,for winter months,and small shopping,it's a peach of a bike ,it sits next to my speed twin that's waiting for the first rays of spring/summer

[@reverendhoover]

Ooh that's a good idea. What's the finish like? Is it handling winter roads OK? The paint on my Honda NT is shocking.

[@mwng5186]

@@reverendhoover Ive got a forza 300 as my car run it through 2 winters no problem. I only paid just over 2 grand and its SO much fun...the skirts make a huge diffeence, made by tucano urbano.the daytona 675r and r nine t come out when the sun does

[@miyrides1180]

​@@reverendhooverIt's not showing any wear,I'm in Scotland they have brine tanks on the gritters...like Riding down the beach,mind you the potholes are like holding tanks for surface water ,just wash it down after useing

[@GarrettGerloff31]

Scooters are the best, big fan here

[@Veronica_and_Gang]

My husband has a 2013 BMW C600 Sport. 28,000 kms on it. Uses it for work and riding like a hooligan on days off.

[@903lew]

If I wasn’t so bloody tall and I had the space in the garage I’d love to have a proper maxi scooter for the ’dull’ miles I do. Running errands, commuting, the school run, do I need the big Vstrom for that? Not in any way does the 19” front or the 1037cc help me filter. Add a heated seat and a blanket? Man, I’d love that half the year.

[@bigboss1966]

Yes deffo would have one. Had an XADV before . Garage currently has Busa, S1000RR, CB1300 so I’m not your normal scooter type either . Bring it on 🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@phillipwilliams4674]

I loved my Honda Integra 750 dct (early Forza). It was 100% practical, and the engine was brilliant on fuel, I regularly saw 80mpg commuting into work and back. BY the same token the engine also let it down because it would run out of revs just where other bikes come alive. Traded it for a VFR1200x crosstourer dct, and I often look back and wonder should I have kept it.

[@mhoppy6639]

I saw the blanket and thought it was just a cover! (I do have v little bike knowledge !) but what a good idea 🎉

[@big500]

Got the same T in the same colour. Bought new 2022 . Used in winter (other bikes for summer) and the TMax looks like it’s 10 years old. Got the point now where I can’t be bothered to clean it. I’ll just run it until something breaks.

[@Zee2Sea]

I had a TMAX530 Iron max was a 2016 model put 55,000km on it. Was great but huge service costs though, My 20k service with the variator and filter replacements put 15gr weights in there as well was around $1800. Every 20k you need to do it. I remember the valve check at 40k pulled it apart only to find a paper engine gasket not a rubber one…. Think my total service costs for 5 years including tyres was around $8k. Service intervals from Yamaha are every 5k on this if you want to keep the warranty.

[@ogofog9120]

It does look cool, i remember ripping Greece in the 90’s with my girlfriend in the 90’s on an Aprillia Area 51

[@volfactory]

I've had two tmaxes, and I absolutely love them. Went for a T7 for a couple of years but it's just not as practical, nor as comfortable, nor as smooth. I am however wondering if I should try the latest Forza 750 which really does look very good, and is a bit cheaper than the Tmax, and probably a bit better long distance. It would be great if you could test one, given your deep experience with the tmax, and compare the two.

[@cribs4551]

Got one exactly same as yours and I love it. I don’t want to get mine out in winter so I just got a Honda Monkey 🙈 😅

[@veeken777]

Remember the 350 power valves in the Lambreta thing.

[@equalizer4633]

I remember cringing a bit when my father showed me his new X-Max, But i borrow it every now and then when he's on vacation and it changed my mind on scooters. They're awesome. Especially for short trips around town. Wouldn't bother using my normal bikes to go around town, but the scooter you just use for anything. It reaches operating temperature before the end of the street, tons of luggage space and economical. Aaand, actually pretty fun to ride too. No shifting, just put on some music and twist the throttle, full focus on hitting the twisties around town, really fun. The Xmax has terrible suspension unfortunately, the Tmax is better in a lot of ways but they each shine in different ways. If i was rich l'd buy one instantly. But until then, i just use my bicycle around town and my other bikes for the longer distances.

[@Keyboardnut99]

I have a TMAX the same as this and a Tracer 9GT+ but the TMAX is my fav

[@johnnyveganite9141]

Love scooters❤

[@redbull4fly797]

I have one too, my only complain is that it should have a seating position more like vespa or beverly, legs are too high for my taste. Other than that it is amazing.

[@protomon]

So disappointing that this bike isn't available in America. I just don't understand why. I own a Yamaha XMAX 300 because it's my next best choice.

[@zero11010]

That’s fair. Look at sales of remotely similar machines. I think BMW has something kinda similar. Same reason the R6 stopped being sold (as a road bike). Same reason cars like the Honda S2000 stopped being made. Hell, same reason it’s almost impossible to find a manual transmission in a car at this point.

[@fizzy49cc]

In the 80/90's I had various sportsbikes but had a few TS185'S (Cheap then) as work/daily riders. I even fitted a top box, muffs & later road tyres (they were cheap). I got the idea from an old guy who had a bright green CZ175 Trail bike thing with road tyres that he used for work instead of his mint R100RS. He pre-dated Supermotos & X-ADV 🤣My mates took the p!ss.Especially when I got a C70. But the reality was I had as much if not more fun on the cheap trail bikes. Sadly those days are gone. But I do get where The Nevemeister is coming from. I still have an old TS250 & c90 but the thought of leaving it outside my local shop would be madness as it would be nicked in minutes. So my winter hack is now a 20+ year old Golf TDi 130 estate. if you know cars then it does the job for £900. The last one cost £600 & lasted 10yrs. Also my nice (now) 25+ yr old VFR800 sort of does eveything I need. I digress great idea mate.

[@fizzy49cc]

Full circle comes to us all. Moped - superbike - scooter - commode on wheels.

[@darylclifford]

Love it Michael !! :)

[@tonybarton3746]

Same as neevsy had one but after 2 years got rid of, which I hadn’t. Now looking at a second hand one of the samish mileage , in good condition. Live on an island top average speed ( if your lucky is 45 mph ) excellent for handling round them country roads etc* plus not mentioned the centre stand is locked when you park up . Ps it’s not a Moped 🤪🤪🤣🤣

[@sunrisejak2709]

I'm also an avid fan of large scooters and love my XADV. However compared with a conventional motorcycle scooters are inordinately heavier and physically larger. If my XADV were about 3/4 the size and 75 lbs lighter I'd be really happy. I guess the nature of the structure is simply too challenging engineering-wise to trim the weight and size to be more in line with equivalent 750 cc standard motorcycles.

[@MandyLenton-n8y]

Now Michael neeves has given a great thumbs up for the scooter world, two wheels and a throttle were all the same freedom. 😂😂

[@Gondzis]

Traded my Honda Xadv 750 in to Husqvarna Norden 901, kinda regret that i did so... Norden is great bike, but xadv just gave a bit more smile on my face, and olso super nice sound with full Akropovic exhaust..

[@pauljdunne784]

Same position as yourself , i Ride an x-adv750 as my car, i love the tmax obviously too, most bikers don't understand,

[@dj635]

Wonder how it keeps the driver dry in the wet esp shoes legs body .great review would be good to find out what scooters are the best and also Bikes

[@nikkipedro]

Good enough for Neevesy, easily good enough for me.