Yamaha Iron Max

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.

Included replacing the twin carburetors with fuel injection, and raising the compression ratio, to boost horsepower and torque. In front, the original 38 mm diameter fork tubes were enlarged to 41 mm, and dual discs replaced the original single disc brake; ABS was available.

. The 2008 model had new bodywork and a lightweight cast aluminum frame instead of the original tubular steel frame.

. 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.