Honda Forza 350 vs Yamaha XMAX 300 — Specs, Filter Design, Footing & Touring Comparison
ENGINEERING & RIDING VERDICT
The Honda Forza 350 wins on push-button electric windscreen comfort and 330cc highway passing reserve (29.2 hp), while the Yamaha XMAX 300 counters with a rigid motorcycle-style double-crown front fork and a larger 13.2 L fuel tank (~400+ km range).
Side-by-Side OEM Specification & Fluid Matrix
| Specification | Honda Forza 350 (NSS350) | Yamaha XMAX 300 (CZD300-A) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine · Power · Torque | 330 cc · 29.2 hp · 31.5 N·m | 292 cc · 28 hp · 29 N·m |
| Seat Height & Wet Weight | 780 mm (30.7 in) · 184 kg (406 lbs) | 795 mm (31.3 in) · 183 kg (403 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Range | 11.7 L → ~351 km (218 mi) | 13.2 L → ~409 km (254 mi) |
| Oil Capacity (With Filter) & Spec | 1.5 L (1.59 US qt) · SAE 10W-30 JASO MB | 1.6 L (1.69 US qt) · SAE 10W-40 JASO MA OR MB |
| OEM Oil Filter | 15410-MCJ-000 / HF204 | 1S7-E3440-00 / HF141 |
| Tires & Cold Pressure (Solo) | 120/70-15 M/C 56P / 140/70-14 M/C 68P 29 / 33 PSI (200/225 kPa) |
120/70-15 M/C 56P / 140/70-14 M/C 62P 29 / 33 PSI (200/225 kPa) |
| Spark Plug & Battery | NGK LMAR8L-9 (×1) · YTZ10S / FTZ10S | NGK LMAR8A-9 (×1) · GTZ8V / YTZ8V |
| Valve Check Interval | 24,000 km | 20,000 km |
DIY Wrenching & Maintenance Cost Differences
For DIY wrenching, Forza 350 uses an external spin-on oil cartridge (HF204) and under-seat YTZ10S battery, whereas XMAX 300 uses an internal paper oil element (HF141) and mounts its GTZ8V battery behind the front nose fairing.
02 // ERGONOMIC & SPEC MATRIX
Interactive 1:1 Spec & Seat-Arch Footing Simulator
Calculates real-feel leg reach by factoring in thigh-splay seat arch width and dual-sport suspension sag—not just raw static seat height.