Usually at least 1 month. It's the same as all the hot Yamaha models (NVX, Y15V2, R15, etc.) but depends on the store you're buying from. Some of them have higher priority than others.

Yup, pretty much this. It's considered a big bike/maxi scoot. But for all the technologies that it packs (switchable traction control and dual channel ABS), it's the cheapest of the bunch.

These shop owners are ultimately businessmen, and Yamaha also running a business. These 'production problems' are basically a reason for some of them to drive up the OTR price or straight up decline cash payment so that you have to pay loan price.

In my case, I originally wanted to get NVX. Waited one and a half months still no stock. Ended up getting a NMAX that was available there. My friend who got MT-09 also had to wait nearly 2 months to get his bike.

Next time, I'm getting a Honda or Kawi bike. Less hassle, just trade in and bike is out within days or a week at most. Most places have ready stock too.

Apologies for the rant, but trying to get a Yamaha scooter was one of the worst times I've had making a purchase.

Sounds almost exactly like what happened to my friend with his MT09. He paid cash on top of that.

Hope you get your bike soon bro.

That's Yamaha popularity for you. I hope you've been enjoying your new machine though.

Probably best to take it to a Yamaha Star Shop. Check HLY's website for the nearest ones. One of the most famous now is Takong Racing due to the Youtuber Bob Yp.

In my experience, the official Yamaha Service Centres are more thorough with their service. They actually follow the manual to some degree (checking your controls, if the forks are leaking and any other sign of damage) and they ride your bike after they service it to test it first.

On the other hand, most bengkel will just change your oil and then hand you back the bike.

This post has been edited by blackbox14: Jul 24 2019, 10:56 PM

I don't own an XMAX so I can't answer that. Only had an NMAX before. You can give them a call and ask though. It'll be more than regular bengkel for sure.

First two services shouldn't be so bad because of the free labor coupons, but after that you're looking at anywhere from RM 20~50 more. Some of these big service centres don't even allow you to bring your own oil (I know Takong does not allow this as they have a sign stating this at the entrance of their bengkel area).

This post has been edited by blackbox14: Jul 25 2019, 06:26 PM

Thanks for the heads up. Interesting news.

Sounds legit because that's exactly what the leaked patent renders of the new NMAX look like. Can search Yamaha NMAX 2020 on Google Images. The tail light also resembles XMAX.