2026 Yamaha NMax 155 Tech Max First Look: Scooter Fast Facts
Explore the features of the 2026 Yamaha NMax with innovative YECVT for practical urban performance and fuel efficiency.
The new 2026 Yamaha NMax 155 Tech Max features a new fully automatic transmission for its urban scooter that offers more practical performance. Although it’s still a CVT (continuously variable transmission), the transmission is electronically controlled, rather than relying on a pulley system.
Key Features of YECVT
- Called the Yamaha Electric Continuously Variable Transmission (YECVT), the system allows for two riding modes.
- Sport mode enhances acceleration, while the Town mode smooths out the experience and decreases fuel consumption.
- The YECVT’s DC motor also allows for a Downshift function that mimics downshifting a traditional gearbox.
The motor uses Yamaha’s proprietary Blue Core technology to meet Euro5+ emissions standards and reduce fuel consumption to 98 mpg.
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Author's summary: 2026 Yamaha NMax 155 Tech Max introduces YECVT technology.