TMAX ABS

2009 Yamaha TMAX ABS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2009 Yamaha TMAX ABS pairs a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 42.9 HP (31.3 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 86 HP per liter, 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 ABS measures 221 kg (487 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.19 HP/kg (5.15 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,580 mm (62.2 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2008 to 2014, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.