The best for less
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It’s now over twenty five years since the world was graced with the Yamaha T-Max. Since then it’s evolved into a premium machine that has enough tech to put ‘real’ motorcycles to shame!
It’s powered by a 560cc parallel twin engine. Because they’ve been at this so long the company have developed an automatic gearbox that is perfectly smooth. Having a set up like this allows for easy and rapid acceleration, ideal for commuting! It also allows for near instant power delivery as there is virtually no acceleration lag, not completely different from an electric bike. While 47bhp may not sound like a lot, it and 55Nm of torque are plenty to be having fun with.
Keyless ignition comes as standard
But power is nothing without control and to that end, and probably more
significantly, the TMax is housed in an aluminium chassis which sits on adjustable suspension. This is where it starts to differentiate itself from the rest of the super scooter pack. The suspension adds a significant amount of comfort for the rider and provides the base for everything else that makes this scooter a standout machine.
While there are a number of model choices the ‘Tech’ is the one with all the toys.
There’s a brake control system that helps the rider to manage the brake ‘load’ between the front and rear wheels. Adding cruise control helps, particularly on motorways and other places where exceeding the speed limit would be very easy.
With a choice of power modes
Traction control is also part of the offering while ABS is standard, as it is on all bikes and scooters over 125cc these days. Both can dialled in or dialled out using the bikes Yamaha D-Mode which can provide a choice of two levels of stopping and traction control intervention. It also even has a tyre pressure monitor while the ignition is keyless.
Yamahas ‘My Ride’ app allows the rider to download data from their TMax via a simple Blue Tooth connection. This allows you to log journeys, manage fuel consumption and even allows you to see the machines location. That one is particularly helpful if you’ve forgotten where you parked it.
All of the TMax’s features are controlled through a menu button and a thumb operated toggle on the left hand bar. This is displayed on an 18cm TFT screen. Garmin Navigation is included. Also exclusive to the ‘Tech’ model is a heated seat as well as heated grips and an electric screen.
A full suite of creature comforts
Storage space under the seat is big enough to take a full face helmet. There is also a top box with colour matched panels and a pillion backrest available as an aftermarket option.
The bike is a 2024 model and costs €16.999. While stocks last it’ll be on sale for €15.999, saving the new customer a cool €1,000. Talk to Jamie on 016871922 for more details…