2011Yamaha TMAX Tech Max

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The 2011 Yamaha TMAX Tech Max is a premium maxi-scooter designed for urban commuters and riders seeking scooter practicality with sportier performance. Powered by a 499cc liquid-cooled twin engine producing 43 horsepower, it combines agile handling with weather protection and storage, making it ideal for daily commuting in congested city environments. A factory ABS option was also available.

Capacity: 499.0 ccm
Engine: Parallel Twin twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: Not on record
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Dry weight: 210.0 kg
Seat height: 800 mm
Power: 42.9 HP

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering70%

City riding88%

Daily riding90%

Touring78%

Two-up80%

Track20%

Best for: Built as a premium do-it-all urban commuter and light tourer that blends scooter convenience with genuine motorcycle-like performance.
Built for: A refined, tech-laden maxi-scooter that feels sporty and confident at speed while still offering effortless automatic-transmission ease.
Not ideal for: Not for riders seeking off-road capability or a lightweight, flickable machine for tight technical trails.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 800mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2011 Yamaha TMAX Tech Max, with a moderate knee angle of around 115 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 499.0 ccm
Power: 42.9 HP
Torque: 46.4 Nm (4.7 kgf-m) @ 6500 RPM
Engine type: Parallel Twin twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2043 HP/kg
Bore x stroke: 66.0 x 73.0 mm
Compression: 11.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: TCI
Valves per cylinder: 2
Lubrication system: Dry sump

Transmission

Transmission type: Automatic
Final drive: Belt

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1580 mm
Overall length: 2195 mm
Overall width: 775 mm
Overall height: 1445 mm
Seat height: 800 mm
Dry weight: 210.0 kg
Wet weight: 221.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 15.00 litres
Ground clearance: 125 mm

Chassis & suspension

Frame: die-cast aluminium chassis
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm
Front wheel travel: 120 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. 4-piston
Front brakes diameter: 267 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 267 mm
ABS: Optional
Front tyre: 120/70-15
Rear tyre: 160/60-15

Other

Color options: Silver/black

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2011	2020	2021	2023	2024
Capacity	499.00 ccm (30.45 cubic inches)	499.00 ccm (30.45 cubic inches)	499.00 ccm (30.45 cubic inches)	562.0 ccm (34.29 cubic inches)	562.0 ccm (34.29 cubic inches)
Dry weight	210.0 kg (463.0 pounds)	—	—	—	—
Seat height	800 mm (31.5 inches)	800 mm (31.5 inches)	800 mm (31.5 inches)	780 mm (30.7 inches)	780 mm (30.7 inches)
Fuel capacity	15.00 litres (3.96 gallons)	15.00 litres (3.96 gallons)	15.00 litres (3.96 gallons)	15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons)	15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons)
Color options	Silver/black	Tech bronze	Tech bronze	Dark Petrol, Tech Black	Dark Petrol, Tech Black