For the 2012 model year, the Yamaha TMAX WGP 50th Anniversary Edition motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 489.4 lb (222 kg).
Yamaha TMAX WGP 50th Anniversary Edition weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Yamaha TMAX WGP 50th Anniversary Edition?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha TMAX WGP 50th Anniversary Edition is heavier than about 95% of 129 Yamaha scooters with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha TMAX WGP 50th Anniversary Edition weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 489.4 lb (222 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 499 cc |
| Torque | 32.5 lb-ft (44 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 6.63 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.02 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 98.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha TMAX WGP 50th Anniversary Edition weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha TMAX WGP 50th Anniversary Edition ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 489.4 lb (222 kg).
Is the Yamaha TMAX WGP 50th Anniversary Edition heavy compared with other Yamaha scooters?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 95th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Yamaha TMAX WGP 50th Anniversary Edition fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.96 US gal (15 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24.6 lb (11.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha TMAX WGP 50th Anniversary Edition with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 669.4 lb (303.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much of the Yamaha TMAX WGP 50th Anniversary Edition total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 5% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Yamaha TMAX WGP 50th Anniversary Edition torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 6.63 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha TMAX WGP 50th Anniversary Edition engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.02 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Yamaha TMAX WGP 50th Anniversary Edition from the median Yamaha scooter weight?
The model sits about 222.7 lb (101 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha scooter weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha TMAX WGP 50th Anniversary Edition feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.