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
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.
About 25% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 48th percentile across Yamaha models.
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.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
40 hp — more powerful than about 48% of Yamaha models with power data.
499 cc — larger displacement than about 54% of Yamaha models.
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.
2,235
2,082
7% above average.
775
823
6% below average.
1,410
1,172
20% above average.
1,575
1,416
11% above average.
795
793
Close to average.
140
181
23% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-14 M/C 55S |
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| 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 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| 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) |
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| Rear wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| 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) |
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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) |
| Wheelbase | 1,575 mm (62.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2030 hp/kg |
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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.