SportScooter is generally translated as sports scooter, but this type of car actually has a more flattering name. Some people call it Big Sheep!

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Sport Scooter is generally translated as sports Scooter, but this type of car actually has a more flattering name. Some people call it Big Sheep! Many people have the impression of large heavy-duty machines, whether they are street cars, imitation racing cars, off-road vehicles, or hippie cars... Basically, they require manual gear shifting just like a manual transmission car. In addition, there is not much storage space, and the use of a manual transmission car feels uncomfortable. It doesn't seem that convenient.

Just like cars with automatic transmission, many people consider convenience when riding a bicycle, which has also created an amazing number of scooters. However, people's pursuit of speed and power also has no end, so there are scooters. The big sheep, which is convenient and has high horsepower output, also always has a large group of supporting fans.

Yamaha has been researching and developing large-scale sports scooters for a long time. The first generation TMAX was put on the market in 2001. Compared with European and American motorcycle manufacturers in the past, such large-scale scooters were almost divided up by Japanese brands, among which TMAX was the leader. The leader in the market, according to Yamaha's internal statistics, TMAX has been the king with an average market share of 65% in the past 11 years. It can be said that the brand is old and has good credibility.

Large scooters like this are quite suitable for long-distance travel, so adding a rear backrest is also a good choice.

The third-generation TMAX, which has made fans look forward to it, is officially on sale. In the past, parallel importers also introduced it on their own. In order to take the first step of Yamaha's official agency for large heavy machinery, the new TMAX is priced at RMB 96,000 (excluding license plate insurance). Parallel importers wanted to sell the product at a lower price, which indeed caused a broad response in the market.

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has gone through evolution, and many upgrades and optimizations have been made to the third-generation TMAX engine body and frame design. After riding it, some people think it is different from the second-generation It may not seem big, but this generation of TMAX is different from the previous generation including its cylinder, frame and transmission system. It is a car that fully meets the definition of a major facelift.

's new TMAX has a maximum horsepower of 46.5PS and a peak torque of 52.3Nm. Compared with the previous generation, the horsepower is increased by 3PS and the torque is also enlarged by 5Nm. The bore is also expanded from 66mm to 68mm, which makes the power output more ductile. In addition, it includes crankshaft Boxes, opening and closing discs, adding clutch shoes and many other measures are all facelift projects of this TMAX, so the differences between the previous and later generations are not slight.

Another focus of the transformation of the third-generation TMAX is the change of the past double chain drive to a toothed disc belt drive. The advantages are simple structure, lighter weight and more direct transmission effect. Although I saw a lot of explanations in front of it, it seems that the new TMAX will There are completely different changes, but in fact such changes are more appropriate to say that this generation of TMAX presents a more mature evolution.

Although I had a short test drive experience on Kenting Mountain Road earlier, when I came to the closed track, I wanted to have a more thorough experience of the true capabilities of the new TMAX.

has quite a lot of experience in test riding on the track, but this is the first time for us to test ride on a large Scooter here. Therefore, in the first lap, we mainly focused on the familiar venue and did not deliberately pursue the limit. In the first lap, When warming up the tires at low speeds, we felt that the output of TMAX in the medium and low speed range was quite smooth and smooth, and the engagement between gears was smooth. As we gradually became familiar with the characteristics of the vehicle, increasing the accelerator allowed us to experience the different styles of TMAX. the other side.

TMAX accelerates well after reaching the mid-speed range, and the output feels smooth and smooth. In addition, Yamaha’s adjustments to the frame and transmission system this time make the TMAX’s dynamic response quite stable. Because this type of big sheep bike The rims used in this model are about 15 inches, so the TMAX can be tilted down very quickly, and you can enter combat mode in no time.

At this time, TMAX's good body stability allows the rider to only focus on the control of the throttle. In the past, the front wheel jitter caused by large-scale scooters when performing reverse steering at high speed did not occur in TMAX. The stable dynamic response is very impressive. Well, if you want to use an adjective to describe TMAX as "stable", it is quite apt. Whether it is the stability of the suspension or the stability of the power output, you can control the TMAX to your heart's content without having to have deep skills. This type of Sport Scooter is also quite harmonious. Che's appearance.

But something to note is that the rear disc of this generation of TMAX has been enlarged from 267mm to 282mm, and the braking force is quite significant. Before large-scale cars enter corners, we are accustomed to using the rear brake to reduce the speed to avoid excessive compression of the front fork, which will make steering difficult. , however, the upgraded disc of TMAX is quite sensitive, and a slightly stronger force may cause the rear wheel to lock. In this regard, car owners need to pay attention to the braking sensitivity. Furthermore, if the budget allows, we also recommend that car owners can As for the tire upgrade, the combination of large inclination angle and dynamic stability characteristics can be said to be even more helpful to TMAX.