Yamaha TMAX 500 Special Edition vs Yamaha Black Max ABS (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha TMAX 500 Special Editionstacks up against the Yamaha Black Max ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha TMAX 500 Special EditionYamaha Black Max ABS
Model year20072007
Price
Engine499 cc499 cc
Horsepower43 hp
Torque45 Nm
Weight205 kg213 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-14 / 160/60-15 120/70-M14 / 160/60-M15

Yamaha TMAX 500 Special Edition vs Yamaha Black Max ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha TMAX 500 Special Edition and the Yamaha Black Max ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha TMAX 500 Special Edition brings its published horsepower in a 205 kg package, while the Yamaha Black Max ABS counters with 43 hp at 213 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: