By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Scooter
Vespa GTS 310 (MY2025) vs Yamaha XMAX 300 (MY2017)
Vespa GTS 310 vs Yamaha XMAX 300: which one's easier to live with every day.
Push the Vespa GTS 310 up to highway pace and it doesn't wander or buzz through the bars. The Yamaha XMAX 300 keeps pulling well past that pace.
So which one do you buy?
The GTS 310 has the edge if…
Daily commuting & city riding
Slight edge: GTS 310
In city traffic, the GTS 310 comes out a touch ahead. Close, though.
A confidence-building first motorcycle
A touch ahead: GTS 310
Learning the ropes leans slightly toward the GTS 310. Your own comfort on it should come first.
What makes each one tick
GTS 310
Low revs already carry real shove in the GTS 310, since its single makes its torque early. There's a brisk answer every time the throttle turns. Broken pavement doesn't rattle through the steel body, because the suspension soaks up the hits.
XMAX 300
There's room to settle back on the XMAX 300, whose seat and bar stay comfortable through a long crosstown slog. Corner entry stays calm because the weight sits low in the chassis. The front turns in without fuss. Out of a stoplight, the single punches hard.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The GTS 310 has the lower wet weight: 353 lb (160 kg) vs 395 lb (179 kg).
- The XMAX 300 makes more peak power: 28 hp (21 kW) vs 25 hp (18 kW).
- The GTS 310 has the larger engine: 310 cc vs 292 cc.
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
Sits this out: GTS 310
Long days on the highway aren't the GTS 310's job, so there's no verdict for it here.
Count twisty roads and running costs as a draw. The deal on the table and the condition of the bike matter more here.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
GTS 310
What owners say
Strengths
- Punchy yet refined engine
- Stable and comfortable ride
XMAX 300
What owners say
Strengths
- Strong engine performance
Known problems to check before you buy
GTS 310
No confirmed faults on file yet. That's not the same as fault-free.
XMAX 300
- Camshaft retainer bolt loosening (Recall 25V778) Recall 25V778000 Camshaft retainer plate may not secure the retainer bolt, leading to bolt loosening and potential engine stall. Can cause loss of control and crash. Dealers will install a new camshaft plate kit. Recall covers 2,715 units, ~30% with defect. Warning signs: engine noise, poor performance, hard starting.
What they share
- Engine
- Single-cylinder
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Torque
- 21 lb-ft (29 Nm)
Where the spec sheets split
| GTS 310 | XMAX 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) |
| Wet weight | 353 lb (160 kg) | 395 lb (179 kg) |
| GTS 310 | XMAX 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 310 cc | 292 cc |
| Power | 25 hp (18 kW) | 28 hp (21 kW) |
| Peak power at | 6,500 rpm | 7,250 rpm |
| Top speed | 80 mph (129 km/h) | 99 mph (160 km/h) |
| GTS 310 | XMAX 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 73 mpg (US) / 3.21 L/100 km | 67 mpg (US) / 3.53 L/100 km |
| Fuel capacity | 2.2 US gal (8.5 L) | 3.5 US gal (13.2 L) |
| GTS 310 | XMAX 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front tire | 120/70-12 | 120/70-15 |
| Rear tire | 130/70-12 | 140/70-14 |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| GTS 310 | XMAX 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| USB Charging Port | Standard | Not offered |
| Luggage System | Option | Not offered |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
