2008 Yamaha TMax

Motorcycle journalist Kevin Ash said that the "T-Max is the machine that invented the mega-scooter class

." The development team received a 2001 Good Design Award (Japan) gold prize for the original TMAX, and Yamaha's design studio won a Red Dot award for product design on the 2012 TMAX. Yamaha launched the TMAX 560 in May 2020 which has replaced the 530.

. This was the first version to be sold in North America, starting with the 2009 model year.

. Chassis and bodywork updated.

And subsequent models. The most recent TMAX redesign, with the model designation XP530, is

. This model includes D-Mode which lets the rider select a sportier engine running mode for more thrilling performance.

Yamaha launched a new version of the 560 called the TMax Techmax with a new all colour dashboard and a full set of electronics including ABS, Traction Control, Cruise Control etc.