Yamaha's 50th Anniversary Nmax: Turbo in Name, Electrifying in Nature

So, Yamaha has decided to celebrate their 50th anniversary by unveiling a new version of their Nmax scooter in Indonesia. They’ve called it the Turbo, but hold your horses—this thing isn’t actually turbocharged. The name might suggest otherwise, but Yamaha's playing a bit of a trick on us here.

What we have is the Nmax Turbo, and while it lacks a turbocharger, it does pack a punch with some snazzy upgrades. The real kicker? Yamaha has outfitted this special edition with an electric CVT gearbox. Yes, you heard that right—an electric CVT. This isn’t just any old gearbox; it’s been tweaked to improve acceleration, boasting two distinct modes: “Sport Touring” and—you guessed it—“Turbo.”

Now, when you flick it into Turbo mode, the CVT provides an extra burst of power to make overtaking a breeze. It’s the first time Yamaha has slapped this tech on a scooter, so it’s a bit of a big deal.

Aside from this electric wizardry, the rest of the scooter remains unchanged. It still sports a 155cc single-cylinder engine, pumping out a modest 15 horsepower and 14 Nm of torque. There’s also a TFT screen with Bluetooth integration and LED lights all around, because why not?

The Nmax Turbo will hit the streets of Indonesia soon, but as for us in Europe, we’re left waiting with bated breath. Yamaha hasn’t spilled the beans on if or when this little beast will make its way to our shores.