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Yamaha TMax

Kirby@topspeed.com(Kirby), Sulthoni@topspeed.com(Sulthoni) — Wed, 9 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT

The Yamaha TMax is one of the Japanese brand’s core products, one that has stood the test of time. In fact, it remains one of the best in the sector and is a practical alternative to a conventional motorcycle.

In the 10 years that the TMax has been around, it has become one of the best maxi-scooters on the market, one that offers true sports performance wrapped in a highly aggressive scooter body. The design of the new TMax is really to die for because it comes with luxury scooter appointments including a double glove box in the streamlined front apron, a position-adjustable operator backrest, a sumptuous dual seat, an illuminated storage box under the seat spacious enough for a large full-face helmet, a fully featured multifunction instrumentation with a speedometer and a tachometer, and Yamaha’s unique wind and weather protection that comes from the TMax’s floorboard, apron, and windshield configuration.

In terms of performance, the TMax comes with a 499cc fuel-injected, DOHC, four-valve-per-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that’s been horizontally mounted and performance engineered with forged pistons, carburized connecting rods, and ceramic-composite plated cylinders for plenty of tractable power. The engine is then mated to a continuously variable transmission that connects engine power to the wet multiplate centrifugal clutch via a durable double-cog-type rubber V-belt. The whole technical set-up of the TMax makes it the ultimate twist-and-go throttle operation.

Meanwhile, the engine is encased in a sturdy, lightweight die-cast aluminum chassis with 43mm front forks, 4-piston mono-block caliper dual front disc brakes, a rear disc brake, and aluminum die cast wheels with radial H-rated tires.

Find out more about the Yamaha TMax after the jump.

Yamaha TMax originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 9 November 2011 09:00 EST.

2010 Yamaha sports models and maxi scooter announced

Maxx Biker@topspeed.com(Maxx Biker) — Fri, 9 Oct 2009 16:10:00 GMT

This week, Yamaha announced four 2010 sports models and a maxi scooter, all which feature revised ECUs and new color schemes.

First and foremost, the 2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 gets a new, longer exhaust, remapping of the ECU and these attractive new color schemes. The middleweight supersport model is now claimed to benefit of slightly more low-end torque and have a healthier mid-range pull. Nice and discrete move with this one!

Those lucky Europeans get a redesigned 2010 Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F in blue and black. ABS is added as an option.

The naked 2010 Yamaha FZ1 and the Fazer are now set for more low- and mid-range power delivery and both come in two-tone paintjobs.

Last, but definitely not least, the 2010 Yamaha TMax is now an even more stylish solution for urban commuters as it comes in white, with a two-tone seat and titanium-polished wheels.

Expect to read more about these Yamaha models on this page in the near future.

2010 Yamaha sports models and maxi scooter announced originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 9 October 2009 16:10 EST.

2010 Yamaha T-Max 750? Very Likely

Maxx Biker@topspeed.com(Maxx Biker) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:43:00 GMT

Motociclismo states that Yamaha is developing a new T-Max from their currently successfully selling 500 model, a 750cc version supposedly powered by a three-cylinder motor specially designed for the new maxi scooter.

If the picture accords to Yamaha’s idea of a future 750 scooter, we’re happy to help spread the good news and dare ask your opinion about it.

2010 Yamaha T-Max 750? Very Likely originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 17 April 2009 15:43 EST.