Yamaha Maxam Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

2015Year released
249 ccDisplacement
22.0 Nm @ 2,200 rpmTorque
201 kgDry weight
655 mmSeat height
14 LFuel tank
105 mmGround clearance

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.

Displacement249 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 55% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 37th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height655 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 17% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 3rd percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity14 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 7% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 57th 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.

Displacement37th

249 cc — larger displacement than about 37% of Yamaha models.

Seat height3rd

655 mm — taller than about 3% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity57th

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.

Overall length2,365 mm
This bike

2,365

Yamaha avg

2,082

14% above average.

Overall width820 mm
This bike

820

Yamaha avg

823

Close to average.

Overall height1,060 mm
This bike

1,060

Yamaha avg

1,172

10% below average.

Seat height655 mm
This bike

655

Yamaha avg

793

17% below average.

Ground clearance105 mm
This bike

105

Yamaha avg

181

42% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 249 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Seat 655 mmClearance 105 mm
Automatic • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 120/70-13 front / 130/70-13 rear

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

Other specifications

Color options White, gray, brown
Comments Sold in Japan.

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.