For the 2015 model year, the Yamaha TMAX Special Version motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 482.8 lb (219 kg).
Yamaha TMAX Special Version weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Yamaha TMAX Special Version?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha TMAX Special Version is heavier than about 89.1% of 129 Yamaha scooters with compatible weight data.
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 Special Version weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 482.8 lb (219 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 530 cc |
| Torque | 38.6 lb-ft (52.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4 US gal (15.14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.99 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.1 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 91.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha TMAX Special Version weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha TMAX Special Version ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 482.8 lb (219 kg).
Is the Yamaha TMAX Special Version heavy compared with other Yamaha scooters?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 89th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Yamaha TMAX Special Version fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4 US gal (15.14 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24.9 lb (11.3 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha TMAX Special Version with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 662.8 lb (300.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Yamaha TMAX Special Version torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 7.99 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Yamaha TMAX Special Version engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.1 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Yamaha TMAX Special Version above or below the typical Yamaha scooter weight?
The model sits about 216.1 lb (98 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha scooter weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha TMAX Special Version feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.