Across 11 covered model years from 2008 to 2018, the Yamaha TMAX motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 478.4 lb (217 kg) to 489.4 lb (222 kg) and dry weights ranging from 447.5 lb (203 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha TMAX 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?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha TMAX is heavier than about 93.8% 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 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 478.4 lb (217 kg) to 489.4 lb (222 kg) |
| Dry weight | 447.5 lb (203 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 499 cc to 530 cc |
| Power | 45.9 hp |
| Torque | 4.6 lb-ft (6.3 Nm) to 38.6 lb-ft (52.3 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 2008 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 | 9.59 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.42 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 1.04 lb-ft / 100 lb to 8.06 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.02 cc / lb to 1.11 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 89.7 lb / 100 cc to 98 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.1% to 5.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 472.2 lb (214.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha TMAX weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha TMAX weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 478.4 lb (217 kg) to 489.4 lb (222 kg), while dry weight is 447.5 lb (203 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha TMAX weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 94th percentile among 129 compatible Yamaha scooters.
Are all Yamaha TMAX 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?
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 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 669 lb (303.4 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha TMAX strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 9.59 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 95th percentile within the compatible Yamaha scooter power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Yamaha TMAX with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 472.2 lb (214.2 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Yamaha TMAX have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 1.04 lb-ft per 100 lb to 8.06 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Yamaha TMAX displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.02 cc per lb to 1.11 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.