In the 16 years it’s been on sale, Yamaha’s TMAX has managed to define itself as the big scooter to turn to if you’re after something with more personality than your average big Burgman, Honda Integra or bulbous BMW C650GT. It’s the scooter to be on if you want comfort, convenience and a splash of attitude.

As someone who spends a lot of time in and around London, the TMAX is only an occasional sight on the city’s streets, but its homelands are Spain, France and Italy, where it’s the maxi-scooter de jour, mange tout.

In fact, the TMAX is the best selling maxi-scooter in Europe but what you need to know is that the 2017 model is the sixth generation of the TMAX. The latest incarnation has received a raft of changes and Yamaha says that it benefits from better acceleration, agility and lower weight. It’s also got a more sporty design with LED lights a great finish (with particularly nicely textured plastics) - it definitely looks more stylish and makes its competitors look reserved. It’s not short on functionality either, and that was obvious before I’d even ridden it, thanks to the keyless ignition system.

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