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Twist & Go (CVT)
Yamaha

TMAX 560

£12,300 fromMaxi-scooterCVT (twist & go)licence A2
69Power Index
Tier B · #20

The sporty maxi-scooter benchmark. Genuinely quick, handles like a motorbike, and twist-and-go simple — the scooter that bike riders respect.

The scooter that motorbike riders respect.
On the road

Quick, refined and a genuinely sharp handler, the TMAX rides far more like a motorbike than a scooter. In a city it's devastatingly effective, and it's happy at motorway speeds too.

The automatic bit

Pure twist-and-go CVT — no gears, no thought, just smooth, strong drive. It's the simplest possible interface wrapped around surprisingly serious performance.

Living with it

Premium build and tech come at a premium price, and underseat storage is modest for the class. But two decades on, it remains the sporty maxi-scooter benchmark.

The verdict

Two decades on, the TMAX still defines the sporty maxi-scooter. Fast, refined and brilliant in a city, if you can stomach the premium price.

How it scores
Ease9.0
Comfort8.0
Fun8.0
Tech8.0
Value6.0
Performance3.1

What's good

  • Bike-like handling
  • Quick and refined
  • Premium build

Watch out for

  • Expensive
  • Limited underseat storage for the class
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Full specificationPrices checked Jun 2026
Year2026
TransmissionCVT (twist & go)
Engine562cc
Power47 bhp
Torque56 Nm
Top speed120 mph
Economy60 mpg
Fuel tank15 L
Seat height800 mm
Kerb weight220 kg
Min. licenceA2
Price from£12,300

Best for

Riders who want scooter ease without surrendering pace or handling.

Owner rating

3.5 / 5
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