Original in French, but here is a Google translated version of the highlights. Surprisingly, the Xmax is now the cheapest of the three.
With the advent of new Peugeot and Piaggio Satelis X10, Yamaha X-Max seems in danger. Satelis or the X10, which is better equipped? To clarify this, read our game between the three high-end version of the GT class ABS.
Xmax 125ABS
-plus points
sporting identity
engine power
dynamic behavior
agility
- minus points
confort comfort
sophistication of equipment
ABS uncoupled
Acceleration from 0 to 100 m (average of 3 timings): 9'14 sec
Times of 50 to 90 km / h (average of 3 timings): 11'48
Turning radius: 3.60 m
Consolidated test consumption: 3.2 l/100 km
Kerb weight: 176.2 kg
Maximum speed: 115 km / h on the clock, 126 km / h on the clock
Level of comfort equipment, new competitors are better supplied. The dashboard of the X-Max appears more compact and less luxurious than the Peugeot Satelis, but particularly the X10, really close to the style automobile. There are a plethora of information on the digital block of central X-Max, but unlike Satelis and X10, it does not include an onboard computer. The glove box of the deck is more spacious than the Peugeot, but much less than the X10. Under the seat, you can store two full face helmets. The accessibility of this compartment is more convenient than the Satelis, but its volume remains less impressive than in the Italian GT. The passenger was well off on the Yam. Its large handles are well arranged and retractable footrests provide some comfort. Protection level, note that the bubble of the shortest X-Max is logically less efficient than its competitors. However, it is a good point about this last X-Max 125 2012 ABS: its price. If until the Yamaha X-Max 125 remained the most expensive of the GT class, its the new contenders now exceed this point of view. Indeed, the "king" ABS version is trading against the sum of € 4,299, then that level of comparable equipment, it takes € 4,499 for the version of Urban Satelis 2012 (ABS / SBS) and 5499 € for the X10 Executive (ABS / ASR).
Satelis
- plus points
dynamic behavior
authorization engine
braking
instrumentation
- minus points
Acceleration
Accessibility of boot
Indicator beeper
Acceleration from 0 to 100 m (average of 3 timings): 9'2 0sec
Times of 50 to 90 km / h (average of 3 timings): 12'26
Turning radius: 3.50 m
Consolidated test consumption: 3.62 l/100 km
Kerb weight: 178.4 kg
Maximum speed: 114 km / h on the clock, 119 km / h on the clock
No less agile than the X-Max, however, the Satelis is more reactive than its Italian rival. Of course, the X-Max is the most accurate and most rigorous of the angle, but the Peugeot is no shortage of arguments. The French scooter also offers a good sense of security. We feel well placed on its wheels, the reactions of the chassis and braking are healthy we became remarkable. Perhaps it is a little less progressive than the Piaggio, however, thanks to the coupling and the presence of a bracket with three-piston front, it is quite efficient. As a result, the GT Peugeot could be recommended for novices. They will be happy to have a machine easy to live with. Given its weight and its turning radius, this is indeed the easiest to handle, engine off or at low speed.
X10
- plus points
Design
Dashboard
Brake / ABS
Protection
- minus points
Performance
Price
ASR on the Model 125
Acceleration from 0 to 100 m (average of 3 timings): 10'03 sec
Times of 50 to 90 km / h (average of 3 timings): 15'30
Turning radius: 3.70 m
Consolidated test consumption: 3.8 l/100 km
Kerb weight: 202.6 kg
Maximum speed: 110 km / h on the clock, 121 km / h on the clock
Its ownership is still his weak point. Block Leader injected however, is not stingy in watts, we have already tested and appreciated on other vehicles of the group, but that one is tempted to say that he does what he can ... So, most likely due to its weight, the X10 comes last of all comparative measurements we have made. And what a sound unpleasant, not at all in keeping with the image it conveys. However, note that the X10 is the only Piaggio scooter to be equipped with a system whereby the sliding of the rear tire (ASR). But given the limited power of the engine, this system shows no relevant only in rare occasions. At least on the version of 125 cm3 trans ...
Benefits of mechanics, we prefer the comfort in which this scooter carrying two occupants. Protection of the front is the best of our game. The passenger, it has a seat available, large grab handles, which is much more willing, and foot rests certainly secured to the floor, but suffisement spacious. The carriage of GT is also the best. Indeed in his saddle, never so much space had been available on a scooter than 125 cm3. The map pockets and glove compartments of the deck also displayed a very beautiful countenance. Within these arrangements, there is the classic 12V socket and a USB port. From the perspective of equipment, the X10 is definitely the Piaggio GT all options that the segment expected.
VERDICT
Surprise this year, while the Yamaha X-Max 125 occupied the top spot of our comparison of the maximum GT class in 2010, he now sees the arrival of the Peugeot 125 Satelis to its height. Indeed, reading our table of notes syntéthisant our impressions (read below), reveals disparities between the points, but the final score of both commuters put them on equal terms. Given the homogeneity that is expected of a GT scooter to face daily, however, we attribute a little more in his Peugeot Satelis for additional comfort, braking and ABS coupled sophisitication its dashboard.
Behind those two comes the Piaggio X10 finally concedes that only two points. Admittedly, this is the most opulent and best-equipped, nevertheless we feel that with such a machine we arrive at the limits of the category in terms of engine. With the new single-cylinder 350 cm3, it is much more convincing. When in 2010 Piaggio occupied the land with its Xevo, the manufacturer had the best quality / price / perforances segment. With the X10 Piaggio has struck again strong in terms of quality, much less the other two.
I love my xmax and would like the new model for my next scooter... But there are one or two things I don't like on it. Firstly I think the silver strip on the new model looks like a cheap trim, the way it stretches along the tunnel then bolts onto the body. The other thing is the way the front forks are visible instead of there being a 'well' to house the wheel. I know its supposed to be a sports scooter but I think they could've done better.
