Yamaha T-Max 500

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Yamaha T-Max 500
Manufacturer
Yamaha
Production 2001 - 2008
Class Scooter
Engine
Liquid Cooled 4-stroke, DOHC, 4valve, Forward-inclined Parallel
Bore / Stroke 68.6mm x 68.6mm
Compression ratio 11:1
Top Speed 99 mph (160 km/h)
Horsepower 34.2 HP (25.5 KW) @ 7500RPM
Torque 39.09 ft/lbs (53.0 Nm) @ 5250RPM
Transmission Gear box: Automatic

Final Drive: V-belt

Clutch: Wet multi-discs
Suspension Front: Telescopic Forks
Rear: Swingarm
Brakes Front: Double hydraulic discs 267 mm
Rear: Single hydraulic disc 267 mm
Front Tire 120/70-14
Rear Tire 160/60-15
Wheelbase 62.2 inches (1580 mm)
Length 86.61 inches (2200 mm)
Width 30.51 inches (775 mm)
Seat Height 31.5 inches (800 mm)
Weight 434.31 pounds (197.0 Kg) (dry), 221.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Fuel Capacity 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Yamaha T-Max 500 was a Liquid Cooled 4-stroke, DOHC, 4valve, Forward-inclined Parallel scooter produced by Yamaha between 2001 and 2008. It could reach a top speed of 99 mph (160 km/h). Max torque was 39.09 ft/lbs (53.0 Nm) @ 5250 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 34.2 HP (25.5 KW) @ 7500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 68.6mm bore x 68.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 499.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a Automatic transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-discs.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/70-14 front tire and a 160/60-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Double hydraulic discs 267 mm in the front and a Single hydraulic disc 267 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic Forks while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm. The T-Max 500 was fitted with a 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 434.31 pounds (197.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 62.2 inches (1580 mm) long.

2008 - 2011 Yamaha T-Max 500[edit | edit source]

2008 - 2011 Yamaha T-Max 500 2008 - 2011 Yamaha T-Max 500 2008 - 2011 Yamaha T-Max 500 2008 - 2011 Yamaha T-Max 500 2008 - 2011 Yamaha T-Max 500

The 2008 Yamaha T-MAX 500 is a large scooter, which the Japanese manufacturer has since the year 2001 in the portfolio. The Yamaha TMAX 500 is powered by a V2 cylinder engine, which would also look good on a motorcycle. The current 2nd generation has been sold since 2008 until 2011, in addition to a continuously variable CVT transmission from this year, also features ABS brakes and an immobilizer. Depending on the purpose of the motorcycle and its characteristics usually one among the three possible final drive options is preferred. On sport bikes the chain drive is preferred while most cruisers and touring bikes tend to be designed with belt or shaft drive. Manufacturers have used all of them over the year and each one has turned out to be a workable technology. The final drive of Yamaha Tmax 500 is belt.


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