T-Max 500

2001 Yamaha T-Max 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2001 Yamaha T-Max 500 features a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 40 HP (29.2 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 45.8 Nm (33.8 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm. With a specific output of 80.2 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (7,000 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 T-Max 500 measures 197 kg (434 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 HP/kg (4.93 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.