At the heart of the 2015 Yamaha Maxam scooter motorcycle, Yamaha features a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 20 HP (14.6 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 22 Nm (16.2 lb-ft) at 2,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 80.3 HP per liter and a 5,300 rpm working window between peak torque (2,200 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 measures 201 kg (443 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (10.05 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. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.7 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 519 km (322 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
80.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (10.05 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
2,200–7,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~519 km (322 mi)
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power20.0 HP (14.6 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque22.0 Nm (2.2 kgf-m or 16.2 ft.lbs) @ 2200 RPM
Compression10.8:1
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCI
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.70 litres/100 km (37.0 km/l or 87.12 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases62.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeBackbone
Rake28.0°
Trail103 mm (4.1 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionUnit swing
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/Weight0.0995 HP/kg
Seat Height655 mm (25.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Brakes
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Transmission
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