The Yamaha TMAX motorcycle specifications include a 499 cc (30.45 cu in) engine and a listed weight of 203 kg (447.5 lb).
Key specifications
2008-2018Model years
499 ccDisplacement
6.3 NmTorque
203 kgDry weight
800 mmSeat height
15 LFuel tank
1,580 mmWheelbase
125 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20082009201020112012201320142015201620172018
Year-specific specification changes
The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Bore × stroke
201268.0 x 73 mm (2.7 x 2.9 inches)
2016201868.0 x 73 mm (2.7 x 2.9 inches)
Compression ratio
201210.9:1
2016201810.9:1
Displacement
2012530 cc (32.34 cu in)
20152018530 cc (32.34 cu in)
Final drive
20092018Belt (final drive)
Frame
20142015Ddie-cast aluminium frame
20162017Die-cast aluminium frame
2018Die-cast aluminium
Front brakes
20092011Single disc
2012Single disc. Hydraulic. Optional ABS.
20132014Single disc
20152017Double disc. Optional ABS.
2018Double disc. ABS.
Front suspension
2009201843mm telescopic forks
Front tire
20092014120/70-H15
Fuel system
20162018Injection. EFI
Rear brakes
2012Single disc. Hydraulic. Optional ABS.
20152017Single disc. Optional ABS.
2018Single disc. ABS.
Rear tire
20092014160/60-H15
Torque
201252.3 Nm (5.3 kgf-m or 38.6 ft.lbs) @ 5,250 rpm
2014201852.3 Nm (5.3 kgf-m or 38.6 ft.lbs) @ 5,250 rpm
Clutch
20092018Wet, multiple-disc automatic centrifugal
Front wheel travel
2012120 mm (4.7 inches)
20142018120 mm (4.7 inches)
Fuel capacity
2009201815.14 L (4.00 US gal)
Ground clearance
20092018124 mm (4.9 inches)
Ignition
2009Digital TCI
20102018Digital TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Lubrication
20112012Semi-dry-sump
Overall height
201520181,475 mm (58.1 inches)
Rear wheel travel
2012116 mm (4.6 inches)
20142018116 mm (4.6 inches)
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Twin, four-stroke • 499 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,580 mmSeat 800 mmClearance 125 mm
Chain (final drive) • 120/70-15 front / 160/60-15 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-15 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 160/60-15 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 15 in |
| Rear tire width | 160 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 60% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.90:1 (Undersquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 499 cc (30.45 cu in) |
| Torque | 6.3 Nm (0.6 kgf-m or 4.6 ft.lbs) |
| Bore × stroke | 66.0 x 73 mm (2.6 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet, multiple-disc automatic |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | – |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm |
| Front wheel travel | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 95 mm (3.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-15 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 203 kg (447.5 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,195 mm (86.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 775 mm (30.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,445 mm (56.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,580 mm (62.2 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 L (3.96 US gal) |
|---|
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2114 hp/kg |
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