Yamaha XMax 2026 Rental in Phuket: Price and Who It Suits
The Yamaha XMax 2026 at APARTEL costs 800 ฿ per day or 15,000 ฿ per month, with a 5,000 ฿ cash deposit. It is the flagship of our fleet: a first-season maxi scooter with a 292 cc engine, ABS with traction control and 45 litres of storage under the seat. Next to it in the fleet stands the proven XMAX 300 (2020) on the same platform — 650 ฿ per day, about a third cheaper. Both require a category A licence with an IDP. Below is an honest breakdown: what the new one adds over the old, who genuinely needs an XMax, who is better off with the ADV 160 at 500 ฿, and how the 3+1 deal works.
What does the XMax 2026 cost, and how is it different from the XMAX 300?
Technically it is one platform: 292 cc Blue Core engine, ABS, traction control, a sofa-like two-seater saddle and a windscreen. The XMax 2026 is a brand-new first-season bike with updated lights and dash. The XMAX 300 (2020) is the same mechanics, noticeably cheaper: 650 ฿ per day versus 800 ฿, and 9,000 ฿ per month versus 15,000 ฿. If a factory-fresh bike matters to you — take the 2026. If economics matter — the 300 rides just the same.
| Model | ฿/day | ฿/month | Deposit | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha XMax 2026 | 800 | 15,000 | 5,000 ฿ | couples, long routes, want it new |
| Yamaha XMAX 300 (2020) | 650 | 9,000 | 4,000 ฿ | same rides, a third cheaper |
| Honda Forza 300 | 650 | 9,000 | up to 5,000 ฿ | the Honda maxi alternative |
| Honda ADV 160 | 500 | 7,500 | 4,000 ฿ | lighter, thriftier, mostly solo |
| Honda PCX 160 | 400 | 5,500 | 3,000 ฿ | town and beaches two-up, no highway |
Who is the XMax 2026 for?
Couples who ride two-up every day: where a 125 cc city scooter runs out of breath on a climb with a passenger, the XMax pulls with power to spare for overtaking. Anyone planning long routes — southern serpentines, viewpoints, the north of the island, highway stretches: armchair seating position, a windscreen that keeps the airflow off you, and a passenger who does not have to cling to the rider over every bump. And anyone carrying gear: two helmets or a helmet plus a laptop backpack fit under the seat, with a powered cubby in the front fairing.
Who should skip it?
First-time riders — 292 cc and maxi-scooter weight do not forgive mistakes the way a light Click does. Solo riders staying within one area — you would pay for an empty passenger seat: the ADV 160 at 500 ฿ is lighter and thriftier. And anyone without a category A licence — see the next point.
What licence do I need?
A full category A motorcycle licence plus an International Driving Permit. A car licence does not cover a 292 cc bike — in an accident the insurance will not pay out, and checkpoints will fine you. Full breakdown with fine amounts in the licence and fines guide.
Electronics and rainy season safety
ABS stops the wheel from locking on wet asphalt, traction control covers you on sand and painted road markings — in Phuket these are working features, not marketing: showers here are short, but the asphalt right after them is slick. The XMax rides anywhere on the island without restrictions; trips to Phang Nga over the Sarasin Bridge are by prior arrangement with us.
How do I rent the XMax 2026?
Send your dates and area to Telegram @apartel1. Delivery across Phuket is free, paperwork takes 5–10 minutes: you show your passport (we never keep it), leave a 5,000 ฿ cash deposit, and we film the bike's condition together — see how the video deposit check works. At return, the full deposit comes back on the spot.
Read next:
The XMax 2026 is waiting for the two of you
Send your dates and area — we will quote the exact price and bring the bike to your villa or hotel. Free delivery, two helmets included.
Message on Telegram WhatsApp Call