2008 Yamaha TMax Specs — Moto
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2008 Yamaha TMax

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Yamaha Model year
2008
Category
Scooter
Power
42.9 hp
Displacement
499 cc

General features

The new TMAX will take you around the city, or to any other faraway destination with great comfort, fun and endless enthusiasm.

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Yamaha TMax History

TMax 2018 2018 Yamaha TMax
  • Power 45.9 HP
  • Displacement 530 cc
  • Seat height 800.0 mm
TMax 2017 2017 Yamaha TMax
  • Power 45.9 HP
  • Displacement 530 cc
  • Seat height 800.0 mm
TMax 2016 2016 Yamaha TMax
  • Power 45.9 HP
  • Displacement 530 cc
  • Seat height 800.0 mm
TMax 2015 2015 Yamaha TMax
  • Power 45.9 HP
  • Displacement 530 cc
  • Seat height 800.0 mm
TMax 2014 2014 Yamaha TMax Representative image
  • Power 45.9 HP
  • Displacement 499 cc
  • Seat height 800.0 mm
TMax 2013 2013 Yamaha TMax Representative image
  • Power
  • Displacement 499 cc
  • Seat height 800.0 mm
TMax 2012 2012 Yamaha TMax
  • Power 45.9 HP
  • Displacement 530 cc
  • Seat height 800.0 mm
TMax 2011 2011 Yamaha TMax Representative image
  • Power
  • Displacement 499 cc
  • Seat height 800.0 mm
TMax 2010 2010 Yamaha TMax Representative image
  • Power
  • Displacement 499 cc
  • Seat height 800.0 mm
TMax 2009 2009 Yamaha TMax Representative image
  • Power
  • Displacement 499 cc
  • Seat height 800.0 mm
TMax 2008 2008 Yamaha TMax Representative image
  • Power 42.9 HP
  • Displacement 499 cc
  • Seat height 800.0 mm
TMax 2007 2007 Yamaha TMax Representative image
  • Power 42.9 HP
  • Displacement 499 cc
  • Seat height 795.0 mm
Yamaha TMax History & Generations Source: Wikipedia
1996

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

2001

." 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.

2008

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

2010

. Chassis and bodywork updated.

2012

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

2017

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

2022

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.

History text adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA.

Yamaha TMax Technical specs

Model name Yamaha TMAX
Year model 2008
Engine size 499.0 ccm (30.45 cubic inches)
Type of engine Twin, four-stroke
Effect 42.9 HP (31.3 kW )) @ 4800 RPM
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. Electronic Fuel Injection
Ignition TCI
Starter Electric
Lubrication system Dry sump
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet, multiple-disc automatic

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