Joining the maxi crowd

[latetotheparty]

Hi there.

Having today obtained my UK full motorbike licence, meaning I can now move on from my 115cc machine to something meatier, I have my eyes on joining the maxi scooter crowd. That still seems to draw a few quizzical looks from motorbike boys ("Why wouldn't you want gears?"), and I know maxis are more of an established feature in France, Italy, Spain etc, but I am very keen. Specifically, I have my eyes on the soon-to-be-released Yamaha Tmax DX. I intend asking for maxi users' thoughts on that with a thread to invite views on the DX, but I would of course be delighted to get any advice or suggestions you more experienced maxi users may have. Thanks in advance for anything you have to say!

Have a good day.

[muddyfox]

Welcome. TMax good choice. Lots of TMax owners on here. Have a browse through Scooter Review section on this forum. Have you visited our Facebook page ?

[SH125Paul]

Welcome...
The Maxi Scoot side of things a bit like the bike side of things - rests a little on what you mainly want from it...

But if you want a 'do-most' and 'general-fun' rather than a 'dedicated tourer' or 'inner city commuter' or 'wet weather protection' etc. and have the money... then spoil yourself and T Max away! 'prolly one of the most 'involving' scooters to ride... power / weight / handling in balance...

Enjoy

[StephenC]

Welcome.

My own view is "why would you want gears?" Especially if your primary use is commuting, what's the point of all that messing about?

[VOZZA]

Hi and welcome, don't know about the new Tmax, I had a MK 4 which was brilliant.

[Z750Jay]

I like the 'manual' gear change on the Burg as I can keep the revs higher before changing than the auto which changes gear early, at odd times and loading. Nearly has got me into trouble a few times.
Tend to use manual around town then change over to auto once I hit the motorway as I can still punch the power button for the overtakes


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