The Yamaha XMAX 125 sits at the top of Yamaha’s learner-legal scooter range, a big-wheeled, premium machine built for riders who want genuine quality and comfort layered over everyday city practicality. It carries the sharper, more grown-up styling of Yamaha’s MAX family, marking it out immediately from smaller, basic commuter scooters, and it is built for riders who intend to use it every day rather than as a stopgap.
Power comes from a 125cc liquid-cooled single, its SOHC four-valve head, 11.2:1 compression ratio and 52.0mm by 58.7mm bore and stroke giving 9kW at 8,000rpm and 11.2Nm of torque at 6,000rpm. Fuel injection and a smooth V-belt automatic transmission take away any thought of gear changes, so pulling away from junctions, filtering through queued traffic and keeping pace with faster-moving A-roads all happen with a simple twist of the wrist. Fuel consumption of around 2.3 to 2.4 litres per 100km and CO2 emissions of just 56g/km keep running costs low for genuinely frequent daily use.
A tubular steel underbone frame carries the weight low and central, and with a 1,570mm wheelbase, 167kg kerb weight and 140mm of ground clearance, the XMAX steers with a stability that belies its compact dimensions. Hydraulic telescopic forks at the front and a hydraulic unit swing rear keep the ride settled over broken tarmac, while 120/70-15 and 140/70-14 tyres front and rear provide plenty of grip on the wet, twisting roads typical of the South West. A 267mm front disc and 245mm rear disc offer confident, easy stopping power, and a 795mm seat height with a generous, well padded seat keeps the riding position relaxed and upright, comfortable for longer commutes as well as short hops.
Beyond the practical basics, the XMAX brings genuine underseat storage, quality switchgear and instrumentation, and the kind of finish that lifts it above a purely functional runabout, all wrapped in aerodynamic, big-bike bodywork that keeps wind blast off the rider at higher speeds. It suits commuters and licence holders who want a 125 that feels like a considered purchase rather than a cheap first step, one that will still feel special after months of daily use. Available now at GT Motorcycles, your Yamaha dealer in Plymouth, serving riders across Devon and Cornwall, with finance and test rides available.
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