2023 Yamaha XMAX Scooter First Look Preview

Yamaha will give its XMAX sport scooter a styling update and more technological sophistication in 2023, with aesthetic changes and a new dash allowing for Y-Connect smartphone connectivity. The scooter will arrive in dealerships this January and be priced at $6,099.

The XMAX has been almost completely redesigned for a more compact and sporty look. Changes include new X-shaped LED headlights and taillights, higher-mount LED indicators, and a new seat among other revisions to the bodywork.

The scooter will also come with a completely revised instrument setup featuring a 3.2-inch LCD speedometer above a brand new 4.2-inch color TFT infotainment display. Riders will be able to flow through options on the new TFT panel via a handlebar-mounted switchgear. This setup will allow for Y-Connect smartphone connectivity and will open up a wide range of options, such as allowing riders to receive or reject calls and to display text and email messages. The system can be paired with a Bluetooth headset and allow for music and volume controls.

The XMAX vitals are also tracked in Y-Connect, enabling riders to track fuel consumption, engine speed, battery voltage and other information. Riding logs can also be generated through the system and shared with other riders. With the installation of Garmin’s StreetCross app, riders will also be able to access turn-by-turn navigation on the display.

The scooter is still powered by the 292cc Blue Core single engine, suspended on a 33mm telescopic fork and dual shocks, and stopped by hydraulic disc brakes with ABS. The scooter also comes with traction control, generous underseat storage, and Yamaha Smart Key functionality. The handlebar and windscreen are easily adjustable to fit different dimensions of rider.

The 2023 XMAX will arrive in dealers this February and be available in Granite Gray.