2015
Yamaha Maxam - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 263720 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | Maxam |
| Year | 2015 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Backbone |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic fork |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-13 |
| Rake | 28.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearsuspension | UNit swing |
| Reartyre | 130/70-13 |
| Trail | 103 mm (4.1 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Compression | 10.8:1 |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 249.00 ccm (15.19 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 2.70 litres/100 km (37.0 km/l or 87.12 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Greenhousegases | 62.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | TCI |
| Power | 20.00 HP (14.6 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 22.00 Nm (2.2 kgf-m or 16.2 ft.lbs) @ 2200 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | White, gray, brown |
|---|---|
| Comments | Sold in Japan. |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 201.0 kg (443.1 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 14.00 litres (3.70 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 105 mm (4.1 inches) |
| Oilcapacity | 1.70 litres (0.11 quarts) |
| Overallheight | 1,060 mm (41.7 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,365 mm (93.1 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.0995 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 655 mm (25.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Yamaha
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Nippon Gakki (Genichi Kawakami led motorcycle entry)
Best Known For:
R-series sportbikes, MT nakeds, YZ/WR off-road, Ténéré ADV
Company History
Yamaha blends engineering polish with musical-instrument attention to feel. From the RD two-strokes to modern crossplane R1s, its sportbikes emphasize chassis communication and reliability. Off-road, YZ/WR platforms define durability and race-fed development, while Ténéré ADV models offer long-legged, serviceable travel. Global dealer depth, parts commonality, and conservative updates make Yamahas easy to own and hard to break. The brand’s hallmark is balance: machines that work on Monday, thrill on Sunday, and keep their manners for decades.