From Xmax to Forza - early impressions

[Ralph]

Faster you ride the Xmax the better the suspension feels, it is definitely set on the sporty side

[StephenC]

Mine never felt as good as the J300 though, even after adjusting the rear pre-load. The J300 was pretty special in the way it moved down the road.

[Greyerbeard]

Best adjustment I made on the Xmax 300 was moving the handlebars to the forward position - body weight (72kg) a little more forward, and not leaning back against that concrete bum stop quite so much! My legs must be the right length as I find them comfortable forward or bent.
Can't remember what rear suspension setting I've settled on; standard I think. But I do run the tyres 2 or 3 psi less than standard, which feels better for me.
As Ralph says, the bike feels better the faster and further you ride. The handling and grip are excellent, and that engine is a willing and economical gem.

[StephenC]

... that engine is a willing and economical gem.

Absolutely! Now if only they can drop the intermediate oil change and extend the main interval to 8000 miles (and sort that main beam) then I may come back to the fold.

[Generalpurpose]

hi all,

I have only ridden the xmax300 for 25 miles and my forza 300 now for 1600+ miles and yes they are both very capable machines.
I do like the electric screen on the forza and the seating position. I also think the seat is more comfy.

as for mpg I track mine using an app and my forza does comfortably over 90 mpg

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[Greyerbeard]

Absolutely! Now if only they can drop the intermediate oil change

A ten-minute job - really!

[Dave Weller]

I thought the Silverwing was every 16000 miles.

[StephenC]

The Forza's belt change is every 16000 miles which is a nice change from the usual 12000 miles on my previous maxi scooters.

And is included in the £600 Honda service plan for 3 services (600, 8k, 16k).

[StephenC]

Some further thoughts now I've ridden it for nearly 24 hours and 560 miles ( from the trip computer!)

Mirrors - Hate 'em. I don't like the potentially expensive damage I might get from a mirror slap due to the indicators being in the mirror housing. And why are the indicators on all the time? This isn't the US where we have amber running lights! I also don't like that they are mounted so far forward, do not have a wide-angle segment and that although they fold, it's bloody awkward to do on the fly.

Refuelling - Easier than the Xmax, with a wider pipe for the fuel pump hose so it's easier to see how near the top you are getting.

Buttons - I am still hitting the wrong ones. So I lower the screen instead of flashing the headlamp or change the trip computer display instead of using the horn. Annoying. Hopefully time will fix this but I do worry for when I fit the handlebar mitts in the winter.

Engine - Still running it in and being (mostly) gentle with it but I am getting nearly 89mpg since I first got the bike. I'll update on this after the 600 mile service this weekend (although that report will be delayed a bit because I am travelling for work next week and so parking the bike up until July). What I have also noticed is that it is noticeably louder than the Xmax and I think the J300 too. Maybe because it's an old design? Anyhow, I still hanker after the Xmax Bluecore.

[Ralph]

The transmission is very good on the Xmax or at least the one on mine is,
what I don't get is how they get so many miles to a gallon, the belt transmission
on scooters is said to loose about a 3rd of the power and yet the thing can still
manage over 100 mpg.