The Yamaha Black Max ABS motorcycle specifications include a 499 cc (30.45 cu in) engine, an automatic gearbox, and a listed weight of 213 kg (469.6 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha Black Max ABS compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.
About 9% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 54th percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 55th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 7% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 57th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
499 cc — larger displacement than about 54% of Yamaha models.
795 mm — taller than about 55% of Yamaha models.
14 L — larger than about 57% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
2,235
2,082
7% above average.
775
823
6% below average.
1,410
1,172
20% above average.
795
793
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-M14 |
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| Rear tire size | 160/60-M15 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.90:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2007 |
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| Category | Scooter |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 499 cc (30.45 cu in) |
| Torque | 45.0 Nm (4.6 kgf-m or 33.2 ft.lbs) @ 4,600 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 66.0 x 73 mm (2.6 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | Automatic |
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| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Diamond shaped |
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| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 117 mm (4.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-M14 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-M15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 213 kg (469.6 lb) |
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| Seat height | 795 mm (31.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,235 mm (88.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 775 mm (30.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,410 mm (55.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 14.00 L (3.70 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2015 hp/kg |
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