Yamaha TMAX 500: specs and comparison
Yamaha TMAX 500 (Scooter, 2001-2011): 499 cc engine, 29.4 kW / 39 bhp, 197 kg (dry), seat height 800 mm. Licence: A2.
Also written as: Yamaha TMAX500
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Yamaha TMAX 5002001-2011 · 499 cc · 29 kW
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Specs
Generation 2001-2011
| Years | 2001-2011 |
|---|---|
| Type | Scooter |
| Licence | A2 |
| Engine | 499 cc, 2 cyl. |
| Power | 29.4 kW / 39 bhp |
| Weight | 197 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 800 mm |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | ABS optional |
| Drive / gearbox | automatic |
| Tank | 15 l |
| Fuel use | 56 mpg (5 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 160 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £3,300 - £5,500 |
Why it's worth it
- Engine with real character
- Stable on the motorway
- Comfortable riding position
- Good-quality suspension
Watch out
- Popular with thieves
- High insurance cost
What to check on a used one
- CVT belt and rollers: shudder when pulling away
- Service history: stamps and invoices
- Crash damage: bar ends, levers, footpegs, scratched covers
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Questions
Is the Yamaha TMAX 500 A2-legal?
Yes: 29.4 kW is within the A2 limit of 35 kW. A2 also requires no more than 0.2 kW per kg, so check the power-to-weight figure in the papers of the bike you buy.
What is the seat height of the Yamaha TMAX 500?
800 mm. Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inside leg.
How much does the Yamaha TMAX 500 weigh?
197 kg (dry).
What is the fuel use and range of the Yamaha TMAX 500?
About 56 mpg (5 l/100 km); with the 15 l tank that is roughly 160 miles (260 km) before the fuel light comes on.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.