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Yamaha XMAX 300 vs Honda SH350i

Yamaha XMAX 300 edges it on the Power Index. Both are clutchless, so neither needs a manual licence skill set. Here is how they stack up on the numbers and our ratings.

XMAX 300SH350i
Power Index 65 60
Rank #24 #28
Price from £6,500 £5,899
Power 28 bhp 29 bhp
Torque 29 Nm 32 Nm
Top speed 80 mph 82 mph
Economy / range 89 mpg 95 mpg
Kerb weight 179 kg 172 kg
Seat height 795 mm 799 mm
Transmission CVT (twist & go) CVT (twist & go)
Min. licence A2 A2
Model year 2026 2026
Ease 10.0 10.0
Comfort 7.0 6.0
Fun 5.0 4.0
Tech 7.0 6.0
Value 8.0 8.0
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