Yamaha TMAX Bronze Max vs Yamaha TMAX Black Max (2014)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha TMAX Bronze MaxYamaha TMAX Black Max
Model year20142013
Price
Engine499 cc499 cc
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-15 / 160/60-15 120/70-H15 / 160/60-H15

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

Picking between the Yamaha TMAX Bronze Max and the Yamaha TMAX Black Max usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha TMAX Bronze Max brings its published horsepower, while the Yamaha TMAX Black Max 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: