Scooters
2006Yamaha Black Max
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The 2006 Yamaha Black Max is a 499cc twin-cylinder scooter designed for riders seeking practical urban commuting with genuine performance. Its liquid-cooled engine delivers nearly 44 horsepower and nearly 48 pound-feet of torque, offering spirited acceleration uncommon for the scooter class. Best known for combining stylish design with reliable everyday usability, it appeals to commuters wanting more substance than standard scooters.
- Capacity
- 499.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 205.0 kg
- Seat height
- 795 mm
- Power
- 43.7 HP (32.1 kW) @ 7500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed as a maxi-scooter that blends effortless automatic commuting with enough power and stability for longer rides and highway use.
- Built for
- A confident, torquey maxi-scooter that feels more like a small motorcycle than a typical runabout, offering smooth twin-cylinder power delivery and stable road manners.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for riders seeking off-road capability, sporty track performance, or a lightweight, nimble city runabout.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 499.0 ccm
- Power
- 43.7 HP (32.1 kW) @ 7500 RPM
- Torque
- 47.6 Nm (4.9 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2132 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 66.0 x 73.0 mm
- Compression
- 11.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Wet, multiple-disc automatic
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1575 mm
- Overall length
- 2235 mm
- Overall width
- 775 mm
- Overall height
- 1410 mm
- Seat height
- 795 mm
- Dry weight
- 205.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 16.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic Fork
- Rear suspension
- Swingarm
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 105 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 267 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 267 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-M14
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-M15
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 | 2006 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 499 cc | 499 cc |
| Dry weight | 205 kg | 205 kg |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 795 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16 L | 14 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Yamaha Black Max?
The 2006 Yamaha Black Max has a Capacity of 499.0 ccm (30.45 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha Black Max have?
The 2006 Yamaha Black Max has a Power of 43.7 HP (32.1 kW) @ 7500 RPM.
What is the torque of the Yamaha Black Max?
The 2006 Yamaha Black Max has a Torque of 47.6 Nm (4.9 kgf-m or 35.1 ft.lbs).
How much does the Yamaha Black Max weigh?
The 2006 Yamaha Black Max has a Dry weight of 205.0 kg (451.9 pounds).
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