Positioned in Yamaha's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2009 Yamaha TMAX features a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke configuration. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 66.0 x 73.0 mm (2.6 x 2.9 inches) with a 11.0:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the TMAX measures 221.8 kg (489 lbs) wet (curb). 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 15.14-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 303 km (188 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 12 indexed model years from 2007 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~303 km (188 mi)
Engine
Displacement499.0 ccm (30.45 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Compression11.0:1
Bore x Stroke66.0 x 73.0 mm (2.6 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic fuel injection
IgnitionDigital TCI
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiple-disc automatic centrifugal
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front Suspension43mm telescopic forks
Rear SuspensionSwingarm
Wheelbase1580 mm (62.2 inches)
Ground Clearance124 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-H15
Rear Tyre160/60-H15
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø267 mm (10.5 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø267 mm (10.5 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.221.8 kg (489.0 pounds)
Seat Height800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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