The Yamaha Majesty is a maxi-scooter that Yamaha presented in Japan in 1995 and later exported to Europe. It was offered in several capacities between 125 and 400 cc.
Yamaha Majesty at a glance
| Maker | Yamaha Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Class | Maxi-scooter |
| Presented | 1995, Japan |
| Capacities | 125 to 400 cc |
| Launch version | 250 cc |
| Launch colours | four metallics: blue, grey, red and black |
| Engine | liquid-cooled four-stroke, two valves |
| Front brake | single disc on early models |
| Rear brake | drum, with a handbrake on the left lever |
| 1999 update | light restyling |
| 400 cc version | from 2003 |
Based on one source (Italian Wikipedia); the English Wikipedia has no article on this model.
History of the Yamaha Majesty
The Majesty was presented in Japan in 1995 and exported to European markets afterwards. It was launched as a 250 cc scooter in four metallic colours, blue, grey, red and black, with lower body panels in light or dark shades depending on the main colour.
The original Majesty had a single front disc brake and a rear drum brake, with a handbrake operated from the left lever. Its engine was a liquid-cooled four-stroke with two valves. All versions came with a double stand and, unlike many rivals, two hooks for towing the vehicle.
A light restyling arrived in 1999. It added a courtesy light under the seat, new mirror shapes, body-coloured lower panels, black instead of dark grey plastics, revised seat stitching, matte black brake levers, a fuel flap with a push button and a raised Yamaha emblem. The 400 cc version joined the range in 2003, giving the Majesty a larger engine for longer journeys.
Design and features
- Maxi-scooter comfort: a large body, a long seat and a practical layout for commuting and touring.
- Liquid-cooled engine: a two-valve four-stroke designed for steady cruising.
- Handbrake: a left-lever parking brake alongside the rear drum brake on early models.
- Practical details: double stand and two towing hooks.
Yamaha Majesty versions
- Majesty 250 (1995–1998): original model with four metallic colours.
- Majesty 250 (1999–): lightly restyled version.
- Majesty 400 (2003–): larger-capacity model.
- Majesty 125: smaller version for European licence categories.
Other Yamaha scooters on the site include the TMAX and the X-City. More models are in the Yamaha collection.
Sources
- Yamaha Majesty, Italian Wikipedia: launch, colours, brakes, engine, 1999 restyling, 400 cc version
