Yamaha TMax 500 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha TMax 500 motorcycle specifications include a 499 cc (30.45 cu in) engine, power of 40 hp (29.2 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, and a listed weight of 197 kg (434.3 lb).

Key specifications

2002Year released
499 ccDisplacement
40 hpPower
45.8 Nm @ 5,500 rpmTorque
197 kgDry weight
795 mmSeat height
1,575 mmWheelbase
140 mmGround clearance

How the Yamaha TMax 500 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.

Engine power40 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp

About 25% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 48th percentile across Yamaha models.

Displacement499 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 9% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 54th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height795 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 55th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power48th

40 hp — more powerful than about 48% of Yamaha models with power data.

Displacement54th

499 cc — larger displacement than about 54% of Yamaha models.

Seat height55th

795 mm — taller than about 55% of Yamaha models.

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,235 mm
This bike

2,235

Yamaha avg

2,082

7% above average.

Overall width775 mm
This bike

775

Yamaha avg

823

6% below average.

Overall height1,410 mm
This bike

1,410

Yamaha avg

1,172

20% above average.

Wheelbase1,575 mm
This bike

1,575

Yamaha avg

1,416

11% above average.

Seat height795 mm
This bike

795

Yamaha avg

793

Close to average.

Ground clearance140 mm
This bike

140

Yamaha avg

181

23% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 499 cc • Liquid cooled • 40 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,575 mmSeat 795 mmClearance 140 mm
120/70-14 M/C 55S front / 150/70-14 M/C 66S rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-14 M/C 55S
Rear tire size 150/70-14 M/C 66S
Front tire width 120 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 70%
Front rim diameter 14 in
Rear tire width 150 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 70%
Rear rim diameter 14 in
Power-to-weight ratio 0.203 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 203.0 hp/tonne
Specific power 80.2 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 0.90:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Year released 2002

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 499 cc (30.45 cu in)
Power 40 hp (29.2 kW) @ 7,000 rpm
Torque 45.8 Nm (4.7 kgf-m or 33.8 ft.lbs) @ 5,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 66.0 x 73 mm (2.6 x 2.9 inches)
Compression ratio 10.1:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Chassis and suspension

Front wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/70-14 M/C 55S
Rear tire 150/70-14 M/C 66S

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 197 kg (434.3 lb)
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)
Wheelbase 1,575 mm (62.0 inches)
Ground clearance 140 mm (5.5 inches)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.2030 hp/kg

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.