Yamaha X-MAX 400: First Ride Incoming

Published: 07 October 2017

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We’re riding Yamaha’s updated X-MAX 400 at its launch on Monday. We will be taking a trip into Northern France via the Eurotunnel.

Priced at £5999, Yamaha’s 395 cc, 33 bhp single cylinder scooter is EURO4 compliant and has been updated for 2018. The new chassis helps decrease the overall weight by 3kg, which makes it the lightest in class, and it now comes with traction control as standard

It’s fitted with telescopic front forks and a five position adjustable rear shock. Looks are improved with the new LED headlights and rear lights. Rider comfort is enhanced with the adjustable screen and handlebars. There’s also a lit underseat storage compartment, that’s large enough to hold two full face lids.

The scooter is available in dealers now.

Check MCN’s social media channels on Monday for our first riding impressions and read our full test in MCN, on sale on October 18.

By Alison Silcox

Office Manager and centre of the MCN universe - Over my twenty plus years working for MCN, I’ve had the pleasure of being part of the best motorcycling family in the business. Passing my test in 2005, I’ve been part of the MCN Long Term Test fleet, testing a mix of machines, from my first Kawasaki ER-6n, through to the Ducati Diavel, and pretty much all genres in between. I love nothing more than loading my bike up with kit and disappearing off for a solo adventure. Over recent years I’ve taken solo tours to Scotland, Southern Ireland, France, Venice and Berlin. All of which have been great fun and whet my appetite for future riding jaunts.