TMax 500

2002 Yamaha TMax 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2002 Yamaha TMax 500 scooter motorcycle, Yamaha relies on a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. 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 TMax 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, combined with a 1,575 mm (62 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2002 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.