YAMAHA TMAX Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

The top-of-the-range TMAX DX has all that plus cruise control, an electric adjustable screen, adjustable rear suspension and heated rider seat and grips.

The standard version eatures improved electronics, including traction control, keyless ignition system, full TFT instrumentation and more underseat storage. It also comes ready to connect with Dainese’s D-Air airbag system.

Whether you’re commuting or having a long fun ride, the electronically adjustable screen lets you select the best height in seconds, while the Cruise Control makes big trips even more enjoyable. And 2-level D-MODE means you can switch to the best engine mode for city or sport riding.

With a new, dynamic chin, and top finishes, this premium maxi scooter will exceed your expectations. A new aluminum frame ensures incredible handling and precise turns, and the reversed motorcycle forks and the rear suspension give you exceptional driving pleasure. Provided with a traction control system, a keyless system, a larger storage space for 2 Jet semi-headphones and high-tech TFT board instruments, the new TMAX offers the performance of the sporty motorcycle combined with the convenience of the scooter.

he 2016 TMAX 530, a fully highway capable scooter that shatters the scooter stereo type. Get ready to experience some serious performance, handling, comfort and convenience. Just some of the features include a 41mm inverted fork, radial mount 4-piston front brakes, brilliant LED headlights and a 'Smart Key' system just like on a car. The high-torque 530cc engine and automatic transmission give you remarkable standing-start and roll-on acceleration - and a lightweight aluminium chassis and sophisticated suspension bring advanced motorcycle technology to the scooter world.

More than a super-cool, powerful commuter for discerning riders, the 2014 MY TMAX is a styling, fashion statement. And since Yamaha knows this only too well, and this is why scoots like the Bronze Max have made into production. The 2014 MY TMAX Bronze Max is a special edition machine, one of the many limited-run maxi scooters which turn so many heads on the streets of Europe.

The Bronze Max arrives in a bronze livery with matching rims, with darkened accents and a black seat with gold stitching, black engine cases and wooden trims on the dashboard for an even more luxurious attire.

The 2014 MY TMAX is an iconic presence on every street, as it boasts a fluid design and premium real estate for two, while underneath is luxurious bodywork lies an engine which is worthy of a true street brawler. The 530cc 4-stroke parallel twin engine packs lots of torque and can effortlessly reach highway speeds even when the bike is loaded. The cast aluminium frame rolls with 15" wheels equipped with powerful hydraulic brakes for precise stopping power.

The scoot also has two glove boxes, an adjustable windscreen and a modern, automotive-style dashboard. Transmission is automatic, too.

The Roland Sands TMAX Hyper Modified maxi scooter is the most radical of the series. With a lot of hacking and sawing involved, and most of the bodywork changed completely, the TMAX Hyper Modified Roland Sands harks back to the minimalist shape of the unfinished base model.

Lighter and much more agile thanks to custom exhaust and wheels, the TMAX Hyper Modified Roland Sands looks weird and has a huge custom attire you just don't see anywhere else. With many of the custom parts literally built by Roland Sands specifically for this project, it was only natural that this machine ended up as a major head-turner, intriguing as it is also a high-performance two-wheeler.

Note: tech specs are for the original TMAX!

Sensational French customizer Ludovic Lazareth bestowed his amazing magic on the Yamaha TMAX maxi-scooter and it has now become another mind-boggling machine in the TMAX Hyper Modified series. Lazareth and Yamaha go back a long time, as Ludovic also designed the first-ever Hyper Modified VMAX machine. His TMAX exhibits exaggerated aerodynamic lines and a lot of components used in the aircraft industry, and multiple design solutions for enhanced looks and better performance.

Realizing his TMAX was about to change dramatically, Lazareth added a supercharger to the scooter, making a speed demon from an already fast and nimble machine and transforming it into a 200 km/h machine which rides incredibly fast, sounds awesome and looks even better.

Note: tech specs are for the original TMAX!

The Hyper Modified TMAX series of scooters is the way Yamaha shows how cool their top-range machines can be when spending some time in the garages of the world's most famous customizers. For his reinterpretation of the TMAX, German builder Marcus Walz wanted to keep the scooter as recognizable as a Yamaha machine as possible, while working his magic around the base cues. Reducing as much weight as he could Walz changed some of the parts for a more aggressive stance and sportier looks.

The handlebar area received a new trim for a more evil naked bike look, with bar-end mirrors for a classier cafe-racer look. Carbon fiber trim and a massive Akrapovic exhaust, the TMAX created by Hardcore Cycles' mastermind is a completely different game now.

Note: tech specs are for the original TMAX!

Retaining all the road worthiness of the base TMAX model the 2012 Yamaha TMAX Black MAX brings forth an exclusive, limited edition livery for those who love the dark side of the two-wheeled world. With a stunning duo-tone bodywork finished in both matte and shiny black, the 2012 Yamaha TMAX Black MAX is even more spectacular with its golden accents proudly displayed on the Nebura wheels, engine and body.

As for the tech under the sleek paint, the 2012 Yamaha TMAX Black MAX offers the same automatic-transmission 530cc engine with excellent character for both cross-town rides and even highway hauls, plenty of storage and comprehensive list of accessories.

Providing plenty of punch, aggressive styling, exceptional room for two and great commuting capabilities, the 2012 MY Yamaha TMAX is avery attractive alternative to a motorcycle. Powered by a no-nonsense half-liter class engine and sporting 15" wheels with triple disc brakes, this maxi scooter can perform almost as good as a bike. However, thanks to the step-in construction, it is a better suitable choice for less sporty customers, and allows ladies to wear skirts while aboard.

With precise handling and extensive on-board storage solutions, the 2012 MY Yamaha TMAX also offers an adjustable windscreen, a modern automotive-style dashboard, comfort-focused ergonomics and premium looks. And with an automatic belt-powered transmission, riding this machine is even easier and more intuitive. ABS version optional.

To celebrate 10 years of the Yamaha T-Max 500 maxi-scooter, the firm is released a limited-edition white version. Technically the scooter is the same 500cc parallel twin as the 2008/2009 model, but comes in white with anodised aluminium detailing and the wheels are titanium-colour with polished rims.

The 2011 MY Yamaha TMAX is a maxi-scooter powered by a no-nonsense 499cc fuel-injection four-valve-per-cylinder with liquid cooling and highly capable to tour. If you're looking for a comfortable commuting solution but with enough brawn to cruise the highways and take you on a vacation, the TMAX will get the job done.

Continuously-variable automatic transmission and a smooth, linear power response will make the TMAX feel closer to a bike than to a scooter, while at the same time offering more confidence.

Motorbike-type fork and hydraulic brake system with a parking brake and motorcycle-spec charcoal canister fuel evaporation recovery are also standard for a better, less polluting ride.

The 2010 MY Yamaha TMAX is a maxi-scooter powered by a brawny 499cc fuel-injection four-valve liquid-cooled engine, capable to deliver excellent commuting and touring fun, as well.

Continuously-variable automatic transmission and a smooth, linear power response make the TMAX rider feel confident, much like the feeling you get on a motorcycle. In fact the TMAX has a motorbike-type fork and hydraulic brake system with a parking brake.

A motorcycle-spec charcoal canister fuel evaporation recovery is also standard for a better, less polluting ride, while the cast aluminium frame and wheels add serious point on the maneuverability scale. Silent chain final drive and exhaust catalyst technology complete the feature list on the TMAX.

A truly revered maxi scooter, the Yamaha TMAX is ofter referred to as a motorcycle with a step-through design. Its brawny 499cc injected, liquid-cooled twin engine packs quite a punch for both slow city rides and fast highway hauls. Even more, the 2009 MY TMAX is also a worthy choice for longer trips, too, as it offers great weather protection and generous storage.

The frame is aluminium, with R6-derived brakes for the 15" wheels, adding to the smoothness of the ride and the reassuring feeling. Add in an easy-to-use automatic transmission and a lot of motorcycle-inspired features for even more convenience.