Scooters
2001Yamaha T-Max 500
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The 2001 Yamaha T-Max 500 is a premium maxi-scooter designed for riders seeking practical commuting with sport-oriented performance. Its 499cc twin-cylinder engine delivers sufficient power for highway cruising while maintaining the convenience and ease of use characteristic of scooters. Best known for combining scooter practicality with motorcycle-like handling, it targets experienced riders wanting upright comfort without traditional motorcycle maintenance demands.
- Capacity
- 499.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 197.0 kg
- Seat height
- 795 mm
- Power
- 40.0 HP (29.4 kW) @ 7000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as a maxi-scooter that blends effortless urban commuting with surprisingly quick point-to-point pace on twisty roads.
- Built for
- A confident, sporty maxi-scooter that feels more like a real motorcycle in the way it accelerates and handles than a typical twist-and-go.
- Not ideal for
- Not suited to off-road use or riders seeking a dedicated long-distance touring machine with wind protection and luggage capacity.
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
- 40.0 HP (29.4 kW) @ 7000 RPM
- Torque
- 45.8 Nm (4.7 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2030 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 66.0 x 73.0 mm
- Compression
- 11.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- TCI
- Lubrication system
- Dry sump
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- V-belt automatic
Performance
- Top speed
- 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1575 mm
- Overall length
- 2235 mm
- Overall width
- 775 mm
- Overall height
- 1410 mm
- Seat height
- 795 mm
- Dry weight
- 197.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 14.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Swingarm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Front tyre
- 120/70-14
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-15
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 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 499 cc | 499 cc | 499 cc | 499 cc | 499 cc |
| Dry weight | 197 kg | 197 kg | 197 kg | 205 kg | 205 kg |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 795 mm | 795 mm | 795 mm | 795 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14 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 T-Max 500?
The 2001 Yamaha T-Max 500 has a Capacity of 499.0 ccm (30.45 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha T-Max 500 have?
The 2001 Yamaha T-Max 500 has a Power of 40.0 HP (29.4 kW) @ 7000 RPM.
What is the torque of the Yamaha T-Max 500?
The 2001 Yamaha T-Max 500 has a Torque of 45.8 Nm (4.7 kgf-m or 33.8 ft.lbs).
How much does the Yamaha T-Max 500 weigh?
The 2001 Yamaha T-Max 500 has a Dry weight of 197.0 kg (434.3 pounds).
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