Yamaha TMAX
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| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Company |
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| Production | 2001–present |
| Class | Maxi-scooter |
| Engine | Counter-balanced, water-cooled parallel-twin |
| Bore / stroke | 66 mm X 73 mm |
| Ignition type | Digital Transistorized Coil |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Suspension |
Front: Telescopic forks |
| Brakes |
Front: Dual 4 piston monoblock calipers / 267mm rotors Rear: Single dual piston monoblock caliper / 267 mm rotor |
| Tires |
Front 120/70R15 Rear: 160/60R15 |
| Wheelbase | 62.2 inches |
| Dimensions |
L: 86.4 inches W: 30.5 inches H: 56.9 inches |
| Seat height | 31.5 inches |
| Fuel capacity | 4 Gallons |
| Oil capacity | 3.08 quarts |
| Fuel consumption | 47 mpg |
| Turning radius | 110 inches |
The Yamaha XP 500 TMAX is a maxi-scooter manufactured by the Yamaha Motor Company. It was introduced in Europe in 2001 with the second generation TMAX being released in 2008. The second generation TMAX was also released into the USA market for the 2009 model year.
The XP500 was the second Yamaha maxi-scooter introduced, the first being the XP250 Majesty in 1996. The TMAX combines motorcycle performance with the convenience and flexibility for commuting of a scooter. The TMAX follows a large scooter configuration with a parallel-twin cylinder, counterbalanced water-cooled 499 cc, fuel-injected engine mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) supported by a cast-aluminium frame. The final drive to the rear wheel is a chain inside the left swingarm in an oil bath and the engine is mounted on the frame rather than on the swing arm, which is the convention on most scooters. The TMAX also has quad piston brake calipers in front similar to the Yamaha YZF-R6 sport bike, and 43 mm telescopic forks.
Generations
First generation, 2001 - 2003
| Engine | 499 cc parallel twin |
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| Bore / stroke | 66 mm x 73 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.1:1 |
| Power | 44 bhp (33 kW; 45 PS) at 7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 45.8 N·m (33.8 lb·ft; 4.67 kg·m) at 5,500 rpm |
| Suspension |
Front: 38 mm telescopic forks Rear: swingarm |
| Wheelbase | 1,575 mm (5.167 ft) |
| Dimensions |
L: 2,235 mm (7.333 ft) W: 775 mm (2.543 ft) H: 1,410 mm (4.63 ft) |
| Seat height | 795 mm (31.3 in) |
| Weight |
197 kg (434 lb) (dry) 217 kg (478 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L (3.1 imp gal; 3.7 US gal) |
| Oil capacity | 3.6 L (0.79 imp gal; 0.95 US gal) |
Third generation (XP500), 2008 - 2011
| Compression ratio | 11.1:1 |
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| Transmission | CVT, chain final drive |
| Suspension |
Front: 43 mm (1.7 in) telescopic forks Rear: swingarm |
| Wheelbase | 1,580 mm (5.18 ft) |
| Seat height | 800 mm (31 in) |
| Weight | 222 kg (489 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 15 L (4 US gal) |
Fourth generation (XP530), 2012 - present
For 2012, the engine capacity was increased to 530 cc, the chain drive was replaced by a belt to reduce maintenance, and the swing arm is made of aluminium.[3]
References
- ↑ Le Santo, Glenn (Jul 12, 2000). "2001 Yamaha Tmax 500". Motorcycle.com. VerticalScope. Archived from the original on 2013-06-21. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
- ↑ Ets-Hokin, Gabe (December 4, 2009). "2009 Yamaha TMAX Scooter Review". Motorcycle.com. VerticalScope. Archived from the original on 2013-09-08. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
- ↑ Baker, Ped (29 December 2011). "Yamaha T-Max packs punch but not practicality". Motor Cycle News. Bauer Consumer Media. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
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