The Yamaha Maxam motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, an automatic gearbox, and a listed weight of 201 kg (443.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha Maxam 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 55% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 37th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 17% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 3rd 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.
249 cc — larger displacement than about 37% of Yamaha models.
655 mm — taller than about 3% 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.
2,365
2,082
14% above average.
820
823
Close to average.
1,060
1,172
10% below average.
655
793
17% below average.
105
181
42% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-13 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 130/70-13 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 13 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 13 in |
| Engine oil capacity | 1.70 L (1.8 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 519 km |
Model information
| Year released | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Torque | 22.0 Nm (2.2 kgf-m or 16.2 ft.lbs) @ 2,200 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity | 1.70 L (1.8 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Backbone |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Unit swing |
| Rake | 28.0° |
| Trail | 103 mm (4.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-13 |
| Rear tire | 130/70-13 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 201 kg (443.1 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 655 mm (25.8 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,365 mm (93.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,060 mm (41.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 105 mm (4.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 14.00 L (3.70 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 2.70 L/100 km (37.0 km/l or 87.12 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 62.6 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0995 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | White, gray, brown |
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| Comments | Sold in Japan. |
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