Yamaha has filed a design patent for its flagship maxi-scooter Nmax 155 Tech Max in India. While filing a patent alone does not guarantee its launch in the Indian market, it is a clear indication that Yamaha is determining the safety of its scooter design before making any final commercial decisions for India. As the country’s premium scooter segment is currently seeing a steady stream of new models, Yamaha’s move has rekindled the talk of the NMAX series coming to India.
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Compared to the popular ‘Aerox 155’ which has a sporty look, the Nmax 155 Tech Max is primarily designed for comfortable long distance travel. It features large bodywork, tall front apron, compact windscreen, wide step-seat, spacious floorboard and integrated grab rails, giving it the look of a genuine maxi-scooter. The ‘Tech Max’ variant gets exclusive graphics, premium paint finish, leather-look seats with contrast stitching and more attractive upgrades over the standard model.
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Special features
The biggest feature of this scooter is Yamaha’s YICVT (Yamaha Electric Continuously Variable Transmission) system. Unlike a conventional CVT, this electronically controlled system allows the driver to vary the throttle response as needed. Its ‘Town Mode’ provides smooth acceleration for regular urban commuting, while ‘Sport Mode’ sharpens throttle response for faster commutes. In addition, the ‘downshift function’ provided by this allows the driver to get instant more pick-up without having to manually change gears while overtaking or traveling uphill.
Engine and Performance
Coming to the engine and performance, the scooter features Yamaha’s familiar 155cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder Blue Core engine, equipped with variable valve actuation technology. This Euro5+ compliant engine generates a maximum power of 15 PS at 8,000 rpm and a torque of 14 Nm at 6,500 rpm, mated to an automatic CVT transmission.
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Advanced features
Tech Max is going to be the most advanced scooter in its segment in terms of features. The international model gets a 4.2-inch TFT color display with smartphone connectivity, Garmin navigation, MyRide app support, Smart Key (keyless operation), USB Type-C charging socket, automatic start-stop system, traction control, hazard lamps and a large under-seat storage capacity to fit a full-face helmet.
Structure of the scooter
The scooter is based on a strong underbone frame, with telescopic forks at the front and twin shock absorbers with adjustable preload at the rear. For safety, both the wheels get 230 mm disc brakes and are supported by dual-channel ABS. It gets 13-inch alloy wheels shod with 110/70 front and 130/70 rear tyres. In terms of dimensions, this scooter measures 1,935 mm in length, 740 mm in width and 1,200 mm in height, while the wheelbase is 1,340 mm. The scooter has a seat height of 770 mm and a total weight of 135 kg. In the international market, this scooter is available in four attractive colors Ceramic Grey, Dark Magma, Crystal Graphite and Midnight Black.
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