New Yamaha Tmax 2012: more powerful and lighter

Yamaha is currently presenting at the EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan the new Tmax 2012, a version "more Tmax than ever" which gains in maximum power (46.5 hp) and in displacement (530 cm3) but loses 4 kg (217 kg all full facts).

Yamaha is currently presenting at the EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan the new Tmax 2012, a version "more Tmax than ever" which gains in maximum power (46.5 hp) and in displacement (530 cm3) but loses 4 kg (217 kg all full facts).

Launched in 2001 and, the new Tmax 2012 should therefore continue to attract French "commuters" holders of motorcycle licenses (read in particular our).

Because the star of the big scooters goes up this year in displacement (530 cm3 instead of 499) and gains almost as many horses as it loses kilos: 46.5 hp at 6,750 rpm instead of 43.5 hp at 7,500 rpm on the previous model, for a full weight of 217 kg (221 for the ABS version) instead of 221 and 225 respectively.

On the torque side, the new Tmax 2012 displays a maximum value of 52.3 Nm at 5,250 rpm (46.4 Nm at 6,500 rpm on the previous model). The weight distributed more forward, thanks in particular to a lighter transmission belt, makes it possible to enjoy a "more active and more motorcycle-like" ride, continues Yamaha, which has also increased the diameter of the brake disc. rear (282 mm instead of 267).

This improvement in the weight / power ratio and the improvement in the maximum torque placed lower should allow the new Tmax 2012 to remain master of revivals in town, with "very direct progressive and instantaneous acceleration, as well as exceptional recovery capacities at the start. stopped ", explains the manufacturer who noted" a significant improvement in acceleration at a speed between 40 and 90 km / h ".

Visually, the Tmax 2012 – which retains the aluminum frame discovered on the 2008 model, but lighter – differs from its predecessors by sharper lines that give it "a piercing and incisive look, both more aggressive and more dynamic".

The new Yamaha maxiscooter will be available in four rather discreet colors: Sonic Gray (gray), High Tech Silver (silver), Midnight Black (black) and Competition White (white). Its price remains to be specified, but according to our first information it should increase "significantly" (currently € 9,999 for the standard version and € 10,499 for the ABS version). To be continued on Site: stay connected !

Yamaha Tmax 2012 tech. Sheet

Engine

• Type: Liquid-cooled in-line twin, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
• Capacity: 530 cm3
• Bore x stroke: 68 x 73 mm
• Compression ratio: 10.9: 1
• Max power: 46.5 hp (34.2 kW) at 6,750 rpm
• Maximum torque: 52.3 Nm at 5,250 rpm
• Power supply: injection
• Ignition: T.C.I.
• Starting: electric
• Automatic transmission: V-Belt

Cycle part

• Front suspension: telescopic fork
• Front travel: 120 mm
• Rear suspension: swing arm
• Rear travel: 116 mm
• Front brake: double disc 267 mm (ABS and non-ABS version)
• Rear brake: single disc 282 mm
• Front tire: 120 / 70-15
• Rear tire: 160 / 60-15

Dimensions

• Total length: 2200 mm
• Total width: 775 mm
• Total height: 1420 and 1475 mm (windshield adjustable in two positions)
• Seat height: 800 mm
• Wheelbase: 1580 mm
• Ground clearance: 125 mm
• Full weight: 217 kg (221 kg for the ABS version)
• Fuel tank: 15 liters

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