JAKARTA - The journey of the MAXI Tour Boemi Nusantara (MTBN) 2026 initiated by Yamaha officially took place, and the first stage was held in North Sumatra, and also opened the total of 9 stages of the journey that will explore 12 regions throughout Indonesia.
The first stage took place from April 17 - 20, 2026, which was followed by dozens of Yamaha MAXI bikers consisting of media elements, bloggers, vloggers, and the local Yamaha MAXI community.
Carrying the concept of an exploratory tour, participants are invited to enjoy the driving experience along the spectacular panorama of Lake Toba and Samosir Island while experiencing the comfort and performance of the flagship line-up of the Yamaha MAXI for long-distance travel.
General Manager of Marketing PT Alfa Scorpii, Main Dealer Yamaha area Aceh, North Sumatra, Riau and Kepri, Joni Lie, revealed through the MAXI Tour Boemi Nusantara Yamaha wants to present a driving experience that is more than just touring. This is a journey to enjoy the beauty of Indonesia, feel the richness of culture in every region, as well as strengthen solidarity among MAXI Yamaha users in various regions.
"North Sumatra itself is one of the areas with very high enthusiasm for MAXI Yamaha, where our premium scooter lineup has become a dream bike or dream bike for many people because it offers a classy design, advanced features, and driving comfort. That's why various MAXI Yamaha activities always get a very positive response in this region, especially lifestyle-oriented events such as touring that are in line with the hobbies of its users," he said, in an official statement received, Wednesday, April 22.
Explore the natural and cultural beauty
In this opening stage, participants will take a 360 (turning) exploration route of Toba Samosir with a starting point from Balige - Tele - Samosir Island - Parapat - Balige. Along the way, the group is not only presented with iconic natural landscapes, but is also invited to explore the rich Batak culture which is famous for being exotic, warm, and full of traditional values.
The street character is quite interesting in the Toba Samosir area which is dominated by straight lines and long slopes, technical descents, and winding turns that make touring even more memorable. It is also an event to try out various MAXI Yamaha flagship features. Starting from YECVT technology, digital map navigation features that help cross-destination travel, performance dampers that improve handling and stability when maneuvering, to an ergonomic and super comfortable driving position to support long-distance touring.
Various flagship destinations also color the journey, including Meat Village, Menara Pandang Tele, Tano Ponggol Bridge, Waterfront City Pangururan, Holbung Hill, Sibeabea, Efrata Waterfall, Ulos Hutaraja Village, Adat Huta Siallagan Village, Ambarita Port - Ajibata, to the Toba Caldera area. The presence of these spots further confirms that North Sumatra is one of the best touring destinations in Indonesia which offers a blend of panorama, culture, and world-class driving experience.
The opening ceremony and the release of the touring were also held in a special way at the Yamaha Balige Dealer and were attended directly by Effendi Sintong Panangian Napitupulu as the Regent of Toba Regency. On this occasion, the Regent also took part in the city riding activity with participants touring the city of Balige, adding to the excitement of the start of the first MTBN 2026 journey.
"Touring in Toba Samosir really gives an amazing experience. The route is challenging with many turns and climbs, so it feels the performance of the motorcycle and the comfort of its features throughout the journey. Digital navigation is very helpful when moving locations, the handling of the motorcycle is stable, and the riding position is comfortable to wear all day. Plus we can visit world-class destinations with stunning panoramas. This is an unforgettable touring experience," said Dean Prayuda, one of the participants.
Weaving the Brotherhood Thread
In addition to presenting the touring experience, the MTBN stage 1 is also an opportunity to strengthen the ties of brotherhood with the MAXI Yamaha biker community in North Sumatra through a community gathering agenda which took place in the Toba Kaldera area. At that moment, the local community warmly welcomed the touring group and handed over merchandise in the form of miniature Batak traditional houses as a symbol of appreciation and validation of the successful implementation of the first MTBN stage in Tanah Toba.
Through the MAXI Tour Boemi Nusantara, Yamaha wants to continue to provide an exploration space for premium scooter users to enjoy a more classy and story-filled journey. After successfully completing the journey in Toba Samosir, North Sumatra, the next MTBN 2026 series will continue to the Bengkulu region to present a new exploration experience in other typical Nusantara destinations.
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