| MODEL | YAMAHA T MAX 500 2008 - 2009 |
| Year | 2008 - 2009 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 499 cc / 30.4 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 66 x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 33.5 kW / 45 hp @ 6750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 52.3 Nm / 38.6 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
| Ignition | TCI |
| Induction | Mikuni 34 mm throttle body electronic fuel injection |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Semi-dry-sump |
| Gear Box | Fully automatic CVT |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple-disc automatic |
| Final Drive | V-Belt |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Aluminium, backbone frame |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm telescopic forks, 120 mm / 4.7 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, single shock, 116 mm / 4.6 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2x 267 mm discs (ABS optional) |
| Rear Brakes | Single 267 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2195 mm / 86.6 in |
| Overall Width | 775 mm / 30.5 in |
| Overall Height | 1445 mm / 55.9 in |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1580 mm / 62.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 203 kg / 447.5 lbs (ABS 208 kg / 458.5 lbs) |
| Wet Weight | 218 kg / 481 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-15 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60-15 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The 2008 facelift gave the T-Max all-new bodywork, a lighter die-cast aluminium frame, a 15-inch front wheel with wider forks and a bigger 15-litre tank. Revised fuel injection improved low and mid-range punch, making it a more sporty and refined maxi-scooter.
