Black Max

2007 Yamaha Black Max Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2007 Yamaha Black Max relies on a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 43.7 HP (31.9 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 47.6 Nm (35.1 lb-ft) at 4,850 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox. With a specific output of 87.6 HP per liter and a 2,650 rpm working window between peak torque (4,850 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Black Max measures 205 kg (452 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.69 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 795 mm (31.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,575 mm (62 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2006 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.