Positioned in Yamaha's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2012 Yamaha Maxam 3000 Concept features a 248 cc (15.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 20.1 HP (14.7 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 22 Nm (16.2 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 81 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 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 Maxam 3000 Concept measures 201 kg (443 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (10 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 655 mm (25.8 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,650 mm (65 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.92 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 357 km (222 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
81 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (10 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,500–7,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~357 km (222 mi)
Engine
Displacement248.0 ccm (15.13 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power20.1 HP (14.7 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque22.0 Nm (2.2 kgf-m or 16.2 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Bore x Stroke66.0 x 73.0 mm (2.6 x 2.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCI
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption3.92 litres/100 km (25.5 km/l or 60.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases90.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium, Monocoque frame
Front SuspensionTwin shock
Rear SuspensionSwing arm
Wheelbase1650 mm (65.0 inches)
Ground Clearance105 mm (4.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-13
Rear Tyre130/70-13
Front BrakesDouble disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight201.0 kg (443.1 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1001 HP/kg
Seat Height655 mm (25.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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