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2018 Yamaha XMAX Specs: Japan XMAX ABS vs. Europe XMAX 300

The 2018 Yamaha XMAX differs by market: Japan’s model is 249 cm³, while Europe’s XMAX 300 is 292 cc. Confirm your version before checking specs or tire fitment.
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The name “2018 Yamaha XMAX” can refer to different market versions. Yamaha’s Japanese announcement covers a 249 cm³ XMAX ABS, while its European factsheet covers the 292 cc XMAX 300. Check your scooter’s market and displacement before relying on a spec, manual, or tire-fitment listing.

Is the 2018 Yamaha XMAX a 250 or a 300?

It depends on the market. Yamaha announced a 249 cm³ XMAX ABS for Japan, identified as type 2BK-SG42J / G3H5E. Yamaha Europe’s 2018 factsheet describes the XMAX 300, with a 292 cc engine. The names and figures below refer to those specific versions, not a single worldwide specification.

Sources: Yamaha Motor Co.’s Japanese-market announcement and Yamaha Motor Europe’s 2018 XMAX 300 factsheet.

2018 Yamaha XMAX specifications by market

Specification Japan: XMAX ABS, 249 cm³ Europe: XMAX 300, 292 cc
Engine output 17 kW (23 PS) at 7,000 rpm; 24 N·m at 5,500 rpm (Yamaha Japan, 2017 announcement) 20.6 kW at 7,250 rpm; 29.0 N·m at 5,750 rpm (Yamaha Europe, 2018 factsheet)
Vehicle weight 179 kg (Yamaha Japan, 2017 announcement; weight type not further specified there) 179 kg wet weight (Yamaha Europe, 2018 factsheet)
Seat height 795 mm (Yamaha Japan, 2017 announcement) 795 mm (Yamaha Europe, 2018 factsheet)
Fuel tank 13 L (Yamaha Japan, 2017 announcement) 13 L (Yamaha Europe, 2018 factsheet)
Safety and convenience equipment ABS and traction control (TCS); adjustable windshield and handlebar positions (Yamaha Japan, 2017 announcement) ABS, TCS, Smart Key and a 12 V outlet (Yamaha Europe, 2018 factsheet)
Storage 45 L under-seat compartment (Yamaha Japan, 2017 announcement) Factsheet says storage can hold two full-face helmets; actual fit depends on helmet size and shape (Yamaha Europe, 2018 factsheet)
Tires Not stated in the cited announcement 120/70-15 front and 140/70-14 rear (Yamaha Europe, 2018 factsheet)
Fuel consumption 40.7 km/L at a constant 60 km/h with two riders; 34.5 km/L under the WMTC test cycle for one rider (Yamaha Japan, 2017 announcement) Not stated in the cited factsheet

Yamaha’s Japanese fuel-consumption figures are test-cycle results, not a guarantee of real-world mileage; the announcement says actual consumption varies with use and vehicle condition. The cited specifications do not constitute an independent road test or a head-to-head comparison.

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What tire size and pressure does the 2018 XMAX 300 use?

Size and rating

The 2018 XMAX 300 owner’s manual lists Michelin City Grip as original equipment, with a front tire of 120/70-15 M/C 56S and a rear tire of 140/70-14 M/C 68S. The tire sizes in Yamaha Europe’s factsheet match those dimensions. Check the tire sidewall and the manual for your exact scooter before buying: do not assume the European XMAX 300 fitment applies to a different market version.

Cold pressure and load

The manual lists cold pressures of 200 kPa (29 psi) at the front and 225 kPa (33 psi) at the rear, for one or two people. It gives a maximum combined load of 161 kg (355 lb) for rider, passenger, cargo and accessories. These are figures for the 2018 XMAX 300 manual, whose imprint is dated 2017; confirm the market-specific manual for your vehicle and follow local requirements.

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Checks and replacement

  • Check tire condition before each ride and use the tread-depth limits that apply in your country.
  • When shopping, match the exact front and rear dimensions and load/speed ratings, and verify fitment against the scooter’s manual and tire sidewall.
  • The manual recommends dealer replacement for excessively worn tires and wheel balancing whenever a tire or wheel is changed.
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Which 2018 XMAX version do you have?

Start with the vehicle’s market, type/model identification and engine displacement, then use the matching market-specific manual and parts information. A listing that says only “2018 Yamaha XMAX” may not distinguish the 249 cm³ Japanese model from the European 292 cc XMAX 300. The two variants share some published figures, but that does not establish that every specification or part is interchangeable.

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