Destination Charge: $650
Virtually every part of the XMAX's sleek and sporty exterior is designed to create a more compact and visually impressive machine. Radical X-shaped LED headlights and taillights complement the aggressive styling and instantly distinguish the XMAX from anything else on the road. High-mount LED front indicators add to the streamlined look, while seat design increases comfort and decreases leg reach to the ground for greater accessibility.
Featuring technology used in Yamaha's high-performance sport bikes, the XMAX's 292cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder Blue Core engine delivers smooth, tractable power. The cylinder is crafted from Yamaha's DiASil aluminum for excellent heat dissipation, with a lightweight forged piston and forged crankshaft. A counterbalancer ensures minimal vibration while the offset cylinder layout and semi-dry-sump lubrication system help reduce friction and drag inside the engine.
The XMAX comes equipped with an electronically adjustable windscreen for enhanced rider comfort and improved style. The screen offers nearly four inches of stepless, vertical adjustment allowing riders of different heights to precisely dial in their preferred windscreen position. Windscreen adjustments can be made on-the-fly via a convenient new control switch located on the left handlebar switchgear.
For an even better riding experience, the 2026 XMAX features an advanced instrument panel that integrates a 4.2-inch TFT screen and a 3.2-inch LCD screen into a single interface for a sleeker, more unified look and enhanced visibility.
Riders can connect their smartphone directly to the XMAX via the free-of-charge Yamaha Y-Connect app, enabling a wide-range of convenient capabilities including phone and music control, access to extensive vehicle information, along with a full Garmin turn-by-turn navigation system facilitated through Garmin's StreetCross app. Y-Connect rider selections are made via intuitive handlebar-mounted switchgear and displayed on the TFT screen.
The XMAX comes equipped with Yamaha's Smart Key system, eliminating the need to use a traditional key to access the machine. Starting the bike, accessing the storage compartments and fuel tank, and locking the handlebar can all be done remotely using the proximity Smart Key.