Yamaha TMAX Black Max vs Yamaha TMAX Black Max ABS (2013)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha TMAX Black MaxYamaha TMAX Black Max ABS
Model year20132013
Price
Engine499 cc499 cc
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS
Tires120/70-H15 / 160/60-H15 120/70-H15 / 160/60-H15

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

Picking between the Yamaha TMAX Black Max and the Yamaha TMAX Black Max ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha TMAX Black Max brings its published horsepower, while the Yamaha TMAX Black Max ABS counters with its own power figure.

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: