0:42, you're lucky there wasn't a bus coming the other way. I'd love to get one of these! I currently ride a PCX150, perfect for inner-city riding and at 2.25l/100km also cheap to run. Twist-and-go is much better than grinding gears on a big road bike, especially in the city.
I just bought one 2020 model . After selling my 2015 Honda Valkyrie. 340 kg ( absolute beast on the long trips) This will be my 3th Tmax 220 kg I had many bikes in my life , but just falling back to the Tmax .
Great job. Very in detail. Have to ride this one, it seems a great maxi. :) Keep up bro. You got my like. p.s. Will upload my video about this maxi soon.
I bought a 2020 tmax had the t Max 2008 500 by far better improvements on the 2020 runs well Joy to ride I get about 350 km to a tank which isn't bad great for travelling next bike I will get will be another t max
I have a 2015 iron max you aren't joking about service costs. At last check think I'm at close to$8k in 4.5yrs ownership. I joke with the mechanic it would be cheaper to maintain a H2. Thanks Jeff for reviewing the AK and Tmax.
@@BikeReviewcomau Another thing is it's not just a matter of calling up a week before and booking it in especially with major services. You have to allow at least a month-6 weeks for all the belts filters and as I unfortunately found out paper gaskets for the 40k valve check to show up from Japan. The 20k service is around $1500 add a set of pirelli rosso tyres and your over $2k for that one. The 40k service with valve check is over $2K add $600 for the rossos it goes on and on. Rant over thanks Jeff.
@@charl12/videos The T-Max was never a cheap bike ;) But you would have similar costs with a MT-09 or so with 40k km. The people who buy a T-Max, they know about the costs. A T-Max is not a Piaggio xD
I have the Nmax 155cc... no regrets on my purchase.. can also run with the big bros xmax and tmax with a little modifications to the CVT... also great for those on a budget just for inner city rides
I enjoyed your review! "SUBSCRIBED" I purchased a 2019 X-Max 300 after seeing all what that machine was made of for simple fun (Except for the rotary key that runs it) :( I have enjoyed the scooter and take it in the toy-hauler when on some camping trips. It has plenty of power for taking my wife & I for rides over the mountain passes with ease! I also purchased the 2020 V-Max as I have always wanted one of those machines (Love-it too) I have owned many scooters & motorcycles in my life and have always enjoyed the fun-factor of a scooter! Thanks again :)
thats one sexy beast. its a shame we dont get the new 2020 Tmax 560 here in the U.S. i do have a 2015 tmax 530. not sure why the new models wont be shipped here.
May cas you'ze are all rioting, COVID-19 decimated economies, and the sales being low won't support the viable ongoing backup? Can't sell things 2nd hand anymore. Nobody is splashing cash. The worst is yet to come (the economic aftermath). Just what China engineered the virus for! Prove it! Look at Sony... not revealing it's new gaming console whilst 2020 plays out. Seriously, in a bad economy, a high maintenance chunk of plastic is not what people want to throw cash down on. Sales will have slowed.
@@Shaker4x4 maybe because people don't ride motorcycles as a daily rider, they're weekend toys and only in California i believe that Lane Splitting is legal. What's the point of buying a motorcycle to commute if you can't go in between cars
@@okinawanah3463 In AU only one vehicle is allowed on a single carriage way at one time. Most countries is the same. Frequently motorcycles use side skirts or between at traffic lights. In all my years of driving I am yet to see police pull over a riders for doing this. Most motorcycles are used by weekend warriors, but there are some that do go to work on them. Leaving them outside vunerable to UV and rain, or damage is good reason to leave them at home during the week anyway.
Have the Xmax 300 and get 390km per 10 litres (11Litre tank +2 reserve) easily get 450km if your game. Great bike don't know why they are not more popular. My only gripe is the lack of heated grips Yamaha Shop want $282 and $23 for the wiring harness + fitting. Would be great if the bike comes standard with heated grips. The under seat storage on Xmax300 is bigger and will fit 2 full size helmets + a small bag or 1 helmet and jacket + rain gear. Love it love it love it.
@@tommyakaexpert9960 don't know I only know km to litres, in Australia we have the metric system, I do 50-50 hwy-city and get 370- 390 km per 10 litres. So that works out to be 37-39km per litre avg. Hwy would be higher consumption due to higher revs, sitting at about 5,500-6,000 rpm at 100kmph(60mph). The 300 is working hard at speed due to the small capacity and my heavy weight(100kg) 😁 I use mine just for commuting as hwy is always congested, its great at lane filtering.
@@tommyakaexpert9960 yes was considering the Tmax myself until I looked at the price, one thing to consider is the storage under the seat, xmax has more, but the Tmax has all the bells and whistles, xmax you will need after market heated grips and the factory screen is disappointing at speed. In OZ the weather is much kinder😎
Price sux hugely in AU for what it is. That's only one big reason among many as you stated in your review. There is a lot more one can do with $17,000 than this.
@@BikeReviewcomau Interesting that you say that because I've been thinking the same thing. I think a lot of people are sleeping on the AK550. Would love to see a T-Max vs AK550 vs C650 Sport test if you get the chance. Thanks for a great channel!
That is a tough question! Here in Australia the AK550 is more equipped than the TMAX and less expensive, faster and overall the pick, however, we understand the TMAX is higher spec overseas. Which country?
Idk, too much of an overkill for a scooter. Looks beautiful, is deadly powerful, but x max 300 for scooters is max for big majority of guys. Much more movable through dense traffic and almost 1/2 less fuel consumption, yet speed is still top notch.
Nice bike but its way overpriced and missing some key items like cruise control and heated grips. Also basic ABS system. Not sure why Yamaha overprice many of its bikes here in Aust.
Trying to get Honda to send the 750 Forza to the states but they are a bunch of wankers about it so they will loose a sale with me if they don’t. This is my second choice and will end up being first if they continue to be shitheads about the 750
I dislike when people say scooters aren't "real bikes" or that they're "nearly" a "real bike". A bike is a bike, regardless if its manual or not.
It’s like they saying an automatic car is not a real car.
That's true
0:42, you're lucky there wasn't a bus coming the other way. I'd love to get one of these! I currently ride a PCX150, perfect for inner-city riding and at 2.25l/100km also cheap to run. Twist-and-go is much better than grinding gears on a big road bike, especially in the city.
I just bought one 2020 model .
After selling my 2015 Honda Valkyrie.
340 kg ( absolute beast on the long trips)
This will be my 3th Tmax 220 kg
I had many bikes in my life , but just falling back to the Tmax .
The tech Max has everything
Nice review most just walk around the bike with the camera thank you brother souther Michigan need all that
Well you may want to check the 2022 version, Heated bars seat, electric adjustable windshield, new TFT Dash with sat Nav, & Acro Exhaust option.
Great job. Very in detail. Have to ride this one, it seems a great maxi. :) Keep up bro. You got my like.
p.s. Will upload my video about this maxi soon.
I bought a 2020 tmax had the t Max 2008 500 by far better improvements on the 2020 runs well Joy to ride I get about 350 km to a tank which isn't bad great for travelling next bike I will get will be another t max
Great to hear and I have to agree!
i got a xmax 2021 300 next bike will be the techmax tmax
Looks like a bloody mint day for a barbie.
I just hope they could bring more t max here in the Philipines...was waiting for my order for almost half a year now...
How much you pay for it ?
Very good review. Shame the don't sell the top model with heated grips etc in Oz.
I have a 2015 iron max you aren't joking about service costs. At last check think I'm at close to$8k in 4.5yrs ownership. I joke with the mechanic it would be cheaper to maintain a H2. Thanks Jeff for reviewing the AK and Tmax.
Bloody hell!
@@BikeReviewcomau Another thing is it's not just a matter of calling up a week before and booking it in especially with major services. You have to allow at least a month-6 weeks for all the belts filters and as I unfortunately found out paper gaskets for the 40k valve check to show up from Japan. The 20k service is around $1500 add a set of pirelli rosso tyres and your over $2k for that one. The 40k service with valve check is over $2K add $600 for the rossos it goes on and on. Rant over thanks Jeff.
Adam Priest holy crap!
@@charl12/videos The T-Max was never a cheap bike ;) But you would have similar costs with a MT-09 or so with 40k km. The people who buy a T-Max, they know about the costs. A T-Max is not a Piaggio xD
Adam Priest In Croatia service at 20000km is about 250$, at 40000km about 1000$.
Will this be good for weekend long ride or do you prefer a motorbike? I'm thinking getting a Learners permit.
Good for both. Sorry about the late reply. But yes, really good for long distances. Jeff.
Is this bike sold in the USA? I am looking to buy one.
I have the Nmax 155cc... no regrets on my purchase.. can also run with the big bros xmax and tmax with a little modifications to the CVT... also great for those on a budget just for inner city rides
Its sad that you dont get the TechMax. I have one and I would miss the heated grips and seat AND the cruise control.
Yes I wish we got it but the market is so small here
I enjoyed your review! "SUBSCRIBED" I purchased a 2019 X-Max 300 after seeing all what that machine was made of for simple fun (Except for the rotary key that runs it) :( I have enjoyed the scooter and take it in the toy-hauler when on some camping trips. It has plenty of power for taking my wife & I for rides over the mountain passes with ease! I also purchased the 2020 V-Max as I have always wanted one of those machines (Love-it too) I have owned many scooters & motorcycles in my life and have always enjoyed the fun-factor of a scooter! Thanks again :)
thats one sexy beast. its a shame we dont get the new 2020 Tmax 560 here in the U.S. i do have a 2015 tmax 530. not sure why the new models wont be shipped here.
May cas you'ze are all rioting, COVID-19 decimated economies, and the sales being low won't support the viable ongoing backup? Can't sell things 2nd hand anymore. Nobody is splashing cash. The worst is yet to come (the economic aftermath). Just what China engineered the virus for! Prove it! Look at Sony... not revealing it's new gaming console whilst 2020 plays out. Seriously, in a bad economy, a high maintenance chunk of plastic is not what people want to throw cash down on. Sales will have slowed.
That’s a shame it’d be a great bike over there....
@@Shaker4x4 maybe because people don't ride motorcycles as a daily rider, they're weekend toys and only in California i believe that Lane Splitting is legal. What's the point of buying a motorcycle to commute if you can't go in between cars
We can get the Honda NC750X with the DCT transmission , the storage capacity difference isn't that much.
@@okinawanah3463 In AU only one vehicle is allowed on a single carriage way at one time. Most countries is the same. Frequently motorcycles use side skirts or between at traffic lights. In all my years of driving I am yet to see police pull over a riders for doing this. Most motorcycles are used by weekend warriors, but there are some that do go to work on them. Leaving them outside vunerable to UV and rain, or damage is good reason to leave them at home during the week anyway.
Have the Xmax 300 and get 390km per 10 litres (11Litre tank +2 reserve) easily get 450km if your game. Great bike don't know why they are not more popular. My only gripe is the lack of heated grips Yamaha Shop want $282 and $23 for the wiring harness + fitting. Would be great if the bike comes standard with heated grips. The under seat storage on Xmax300 is bigger and will fit 2 full size helmets + a small bag or 1 helmet and jacket + rain gear. Love it love it love it.
What mpg you get on motorway ?
@@tommyakaexpert9960 don't know I only know km to litres, in Australia we have the metric system, I do 50-50 hwy-city and get 370- 390 km per 10 litres. So that works out to be 37-39km per litre avg. Hwy would be higher consumption due to higher revs, sitting at about 5,500-6,000 rpm at 100kmph(60mph). The 300 is working hard at speed due to the small capacity and my heavy weight(100kg) 😁 I use mine just for commuting as hwy is always congested, its great at lane filtering.
@@gavinr1834 Hi Gav , thank you for taking time and answer my question. Considering xmax or tmax. Regards from Ireland 🙂
@@tommyakaexpert9960 yes was considering the Tmax myself until I looked at the price, one thing to consider is the storage under the seat, xmax has more, but the Tmax has all the bells and whistles, xmax you will need after market heated grips and the factory screen is disappointing at speed. In OZ the weather is much kinder😎
In Taiwan list price , NT$550,000 -> AUD$28610
Oh My God!
In china list price, RMB.￥160.000=AUD$38000-40000😭😭😭😭😭
马仔 wow! How much is the AK550? Are there any Chinese maxi scooters?
it wont launch in aus？
Price sux hugely in AU for what it is. That's only one big reason among many as you stated in your review. There is a lot more one can do with $17,000 than this.
It’s bloody expensive and the AK550 isn’t, so a real niche buyer but a great machine if money is no issue....
@@BikeReviewcomau how does the ak compare to this
That thing looks like it could hold it’s own on the road.
If you have to choose, what will be you daily bike between tmax or z800? In my country, used bike (tmax and z800) 2013 or 2014 have a similar price.
So different... I'd choose the Z800
What's your opinion on the Suzuki Burgman 650?
Shit 😁
It's a pig.
Hi there - unfortunately I haven't ridden one for over ten years, so can't comment on the updated versions. Jeff.
What do you mean "dummy cylinder as a balancer"? There's a 3rd cylinder that acts as the dummy cylinder?
How tall you are ? I'm 6'0 and it's problem to flat my foot 🤷♂️
Hi Stephen, sorry about the late reply. I am 187cm tall. Jeff.
Really with they would just stick with a keyed ignition like you I find it a pain in the ass with the fob
This or the AK550? Have you ridden the C650 Sport?
AK550 for me.... Haven't ridden the 650 but have the C400... there is a vid on it, great scooter.
@@BikeReviewcomau Interesting that you say that because I've been thinking the same thing. I think a lot of people are sleeping on the AK550. Would love to see a T-Max vs AK550 vs C650 Sport test if you get the chance. Thanks for a great channel!
shingnosis I might put something like that together 👍👍💪
@@BikeReviewcomau The C650 engine is made by Kymco.
Good review.
Thanks really appreciate the feedback 👍👍🙏
How much indian rupees?
Hi sir planning to buy my first Maxi Scooter which one ? (Tmax or Ak550) give me advice Many thanks
That is a tough question! Here in Australia the AK550 is more equipped than the TMAX and less expensive, faster and overall the pick, however, we understand the TMAX is higher spec overseas. Which country?
bikereview.com.au/video-review-kymco-ak550/
@@BikeReviewcomau We do not have a TechMax Version in the Philippines you will import to get one but too expensive
I want this bike sir tell me how buy
And then iam in india
Cuanto vale T MAX 560 2021
what's your height?
he's 185. if you watched the video you would know that.
Tech max has all the extras you asked for, doesnt it?
Ián Côllíer sure does and unfortunately we can’t get it here in Australia 🇦🇺 👎👎👎
@@BikeReviewcomau Sucks..
Good 👍
How much
$16,699 AUD
Idk, too much of an overkill for a scooter. Looks beautiful, is deadly powerful, but x max 300 for scooters is max for big majority of guys. Much more movable through dense traffic and almost 1/2 less fuel consumption, yet speed is still top notch.
Put the motor of the FZ09 in this bike and sell it in the USA.
This is a very good review! But when riding maby move the Camera to your helmet. The view of the handlebars are'nt very good. :-)
Sorry! My bad, on the day I forgot to empty my helmet cam CF Card... stupid mistake.
Nice bike but its way overpriced and missing some key items like cruise control and heated grips. Also basic ABS system. Not sure why Yamaha overprice many of its bikes here in Aust.
It is not cheap. Here. in EU.. more than 10.000 EUR is a big amount of money. Just have to agree. Drop by mate.
Great bike but too pricey :( thats why I settled for Xmax instead :)))
It is expensive.... Xmax is fantastic also.
Sir Fisty Bump big deference between t max and x max.
Get an xmax for daily and get a used 600
Get out on a bike?
OK a scooter... plus it's my full time job so I had to - now it's OK to ride, as of last week here... Cheers!
16k .......U ARE FCN HIGH.......
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Trying to get Honda to send the 750 Forza to the states but they are a bunch of wankers about it so they will loose a sale with me if they don’t. This is my second choice and will end up being first if they continue to be shitheads about the 750