Yamaha Black Max vs Yamaha Night Max ABS (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Black Maxstacks up against the Yamaha Night Max ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Black MaxYamaha Night Max ABS
Model year20072007
Price
Engine499 cc499 cc
Horsepower44 hp43 hp
Torque48 Nm45 Nm
Weight205 kg212 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-M14 / 160/60-M15 120/70-M14 / 160/60-M15

Yamaha Black Max vs Yamaha Night Max ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Black Max and the Yamaha Night Max ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Black Max brings 44 hp in a 205 kg package, while the Yamaha Night Max ABS counters with 43 hp at 212 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: