We took the new Yamaha Majesty 400 for 2009 out for a test ride, to see where scooters are going these days. It can be appreciated for its progression and increase in performance that have seen it establish itself in the 400cc segment over the last couple of years.
Plenty of manufaturers are focusing their attention on this segment, as customers seek greater technological solutions from these scooters. They are positioning themselves as the ultimate compromise between urban scootering and long range touring, while keeping elements of the scooter style.
These kind of scooters should not be overly penalised for their size, and still need to be perfectly manageable with good handling in the traffic. This needs to be combined with stability at high speeds, rider and passenger comfort. The latest Majesty has all this, especially with a wide and well padded seat. Its look is also now more modern and attractive, with an updated frame and colours.