2024 Honda SH350I Sport vs 2024 Yamaha XMAX 300 TECH MAX
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 Honda SH350I Sport 80.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 Yamaha XMAX 300 TECH MAX 79.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 28 hp (2024 Yamaha XMAX 300 TECH MAX) up to 29 hp (2024 Honda SH350I Sport).
- Torque spans 29 Nm (2024 Yamaha XMAX 300 TECH MAX) up to 31.5 Nm (2024 Honda SH350I Sport).
- Weight spans 172 kg (2024 Honda SH350I Sport) to 183 kg (2024 Yamaha XMAX 300 TECH MAX).
- Displacement spans 300 cc (2024 Yamaha XMAX 300 TECH MAX) to 350 cc (2024 Honda SH350I Sport).
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| Specification | Honda SH350I Sport | Yamaha XMAX 300 TECH MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | YAMAHA |
| Model | Honda SH350I Sport | Yamaha XMAX 300 TECH MAX |
| Engine size | 350cc | 300cc |
| Power | 29hp | 28hp |
| Torque | 31.5nm. | 29nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 172kg | 183kg |
| Front brake | 256mm x 4.5mm hydraulic disc with two piston caliper drilled rotor and resin mould pads, ABS | Hydraulic single disc, Ø267 mm (ABS) |
| Rear brake | 256mm x 5mm hydraulic disc with single-piston caliper, and resin mould pads, ABS | Hydraulic single disc, Ø245 mm (ABS) |
| Seat height (cm) | 80.5cm | 79.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70-16 | 120/70-15 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70R16 | 140/70-14 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 35mm telescopic fork | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Dual-damper unit swingarm | Unit Swing |
| Motorcycle type | Scooter | Scooter |
| Top speed | 140km/h | 160km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 9.1 L – 3.4 L/100km | 13.2 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5449 | $6708 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View YAMAHA price list |
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2024 Honda SH350I Sport vs 2024 Yamaha XMAX 300 TECH MAX: listed specifications
The 2024 Honda SH350I Sport and 2024 Yamaha XMAX 300 TECH MAX are closely matched in peak power, while the SH350I Sport has more displacement and torque, and a lower listed weight, and the XMAX 300 TECH MAX has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
SH350I Sport has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (350 cc vs 300 cc).
Peak power
SH350I Sport and XMAX 300 TECH MAX have very similar peak power (29 hp vs 28 hp).
Torque
SH350I Sport has a modest listed torque advantage (31.5 Nm vs 29 Nm).
Listed top speed
XMAX 300 TECH MAX has a clear listed top-speed advantage (160 km/h vs 140 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
SH350I Sport has a modest listed weight advantage (172 kg vs 183 kg). SH350I Sport and XMAX 300 TECH MAX have very similar seat heights (80.5 cm vs 79.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, torque, listed top speed and weight, while peak power and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Honda SH350I Sport vs Yamaha XMAX 300 TECH MAX?
Yamaha XMAX 300 TECH MAX is listed at 160 km/h (99 mph) vs 140 km/h (87 mph) for Honda SH350I Sport.
Which has more horsepower, Honda SH350I Sport or Yamaha XMAX 300 TECH MAX?
Honda SH350I Sport has 29 hp compared with 28 hp on the Yamaha XMAX 300 TECH MAX.
Which is lighter, Honda SH350I Sport or Yamaha XMAX 300 TECH MAX?
Honda SH350I Sport is lighter at 172 kg vs 183 kg for Yamaha XMAX 300 TECH MAX.
Which is better, Honda SH350I Sport or Yamaha XMAX 300 TECH MAX?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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