Yamaha TMAX For Sale

What Is It?

• Maxi Scooter
• Parallel Twin
• A2 Licence

It's powered by a liquid cooled two cylinder 499cc four stroke engine, producing maximum power of 42.9bhp at 7,500rpm and maximum torque at 6,500rpm. It's also a stressed member of the frame for added rigidity and properly low down to aid the centre gravity.

Features include:

• New 5kg lighter Aluminium die-cast frame
• Automatic CVT gearbox with enclosed chain drive
• Dual 267mm front disc brakes with two piston monobloc calipers
• 267mm rear disc brake with single piston caliper
• 43mm telescopic fork with 120mm travel
• Rear shock with 116mm travel
• Fuel injection and electric starter
• Centre stand and parking brake
• Adjustable brake lever
• Fold out pillion pegs

Improvements over the original 2001 model include a longer wheelbase, front wheel increased to 15", new Aluminium frame, new bodywork, larger front wheel, improved suspension with a larger fork, new muffler and slight increase in fuel capacity. Yamaha's aim was to make it feel even more like a motorbike in terms of handling and moving the riding position forward slightly helped - check the diagram above. The console also sees a re-design alongside the inside of the steering column.

In terms of storage underseat can take one full face helmet and there are also a couple of small non-lockable glove boxes. The three split spoke 15" wheels are rocking a radial 120/70 tyre up front and 160/60 at the rear. Optional ABS adds 4kg to the weight.

Accessories include a colour coded 39 litre (£130) or 50 litre (£170) top case. There is also a tall screen, small sport screen and pillion back rest. 

• 2008: Grey, silver, blue, black
• 2009: Silver, yellow, grey, black
• 2010-2011: White, blue, silver, black

Did You Know?

It's also sometimes called the XP500