2009 Yamaha TMAX 500

2009 Yamaha TMAX 500 will be luxury scooter from Yamaha for 2009, TMAX, appointments include a double glove box in the streamlined front apron, a position-adjustable operator backrest, a storage box under the seat spacious enough for a large full-face helmet, and the excellent wind and weather protection that comes from the TMAX’s floorboard/ apron/windshield configuration.
Horizontally positioned 499cc parallel twin, with reciprocating balancer, offers plenty of smooth power, enough for two-up touring at highway speeds. Configuration helps keep weight low in frame for mass centralization. Those all make TMAX give more comfortable experience for riding along street.

Fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, four-valve-per-cylinder engine boasts forged pistons, carburized connecting rods, and ceramic-composite plated cylinders. The TMAX has a 11.0:1 compression ratio; upswept muffler canister; CF die-cast aluminum frame 43mm front forks 4-piston mono-block caliper dual front disc brakes rear disc brake aluminum die cast wheels with radial H-rated tires fully featured multifunction instrumentation with speedometer and tachometer; and radical new sports styling; with those credentials, it’s no wonder TMAX is the Super Sport Scooter.
Continuously variable transmission connects engine power to the wet multiplate centrifugal clutch via a durable double-cog-type rubber V-belt. Silent chain efficiently transfers power to the rear wheel. This proven system, combined with TMAX’s ample power, gives a whole new meaning—and adrenaline level—to twist-and-go throttle operation.

The TMAX achieves fuel economy up to an estimated 47 mpg with a fuel tank that holds 4 gallons of gas. TMAX can bring you anywhere you want.


2009 Yamaha TMAX 500 Specifications

MSRP $7,999 (Deep Blue) Available from July 2008; $8,099 (Cadmium Yellow) Available from July 2008
Engine Type 499cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke, forwardinclined
Bore x Stroke 66.0 x 73.0 mm
Compression Ratio 11:1
Fuel Delivery Electronic fuel injection
Clutch Type Wet, multiple-disc automatic centrifugal
Ignition Digital TCI
Transmission CVT double-cog V-belt auto
Final Drive V-belt
Chassis
Suspension/Front 43mm telescopic forks
Suspension/Rear Swingarm
Brakes/Front 267mm disc
Brakes/Rear 267mm disc
Tires/Front 120/70-15 67H Radial
Tires/Rear 160/60-15 67H Radial
Dimensions
Length 86.4 in
Width 30.5 in
Height 56.9 in
Seat Height 31.5 in
Wheelbase 62.2 in
Ground Clearance 4.9 in
Fuel Capacity 4.0 gal
Fuel Economy** 47 mpg
Wet Weight 489 lb
Other
Warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)

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