Across 5 covered model years from 2009 to 2014, the Yamaha TMAX ABS motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 487.2 lb (221 kg) to 500.4 lb (227 kg) and dry weights ranging from 451.9 lb (205 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha TMAX ABS weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha TMAX ABS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha TMAX ABS is heavier than about 96.5% of 129 Yamaha scooters with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha TMAX ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 487.2 lb (221 kg) to 500.4 lb (227 kg) |
| Dry weight | 451.9 lb (205 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 499 cc |
| Power | 42.9 hp |
| Torque | 33.2 lb-ft (45 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4 US gal (15.14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2009 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8.65 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 11.56 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 6.69 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1 cc / lb to 1.02 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 97.6 lb / 100 cc to 100.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5% to 5.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 476.8 lb (216.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha TMAX ABS weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha TMAX ABS weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 487.2 lb (221 kg) to 500.4 lb (227 kg), while dry weight is 451.9 lb (205 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha TMAX ABS weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 97th percentile among 129 compatible Yamaha scooters.
Are all Yamaha TMAX ABS model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha TMAX ABS?
A full tank works out to about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) from the listed 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4 US gal (15.14 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha TMAX ABS weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 676 lb (306.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha TMAX ABS strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 8.65 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 89th percentile within the compatible Yamaha scooter power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha TMAX ABS full-tank weight estimate?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 476.8 lb (216.3 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Yamaha TMAX ABS dry-to-wet weight difference?
Available years with both measurements show about 37 lb (16.8 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Yamaha TMAX ABS torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 6.69 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.