Yamaha TMAX Tech Max ABS vs Jonway GTS 500 (2011)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha TMAX Tech Max ABSstacks up against the Jonway GTS 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha TMAX Tech Max ABS | Jonway GTS 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2010 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 499 cc | 499 cc |
| Horsepower | 43 hp | 21 hp |
| Torque | 46 Nm | — |
| Weight | 210 kg | 160 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 4.0 L | 3.2 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Anti-lock braking | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Anti-lock braking | Single disc |
| Tires | 120/70-15 / 160/60-15 | 120/80-14 / 130/80-14 |
Yamaha TMAX Tech Max ABS vs Jonway GTS 500 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha TMAX Tech Max ABS and the Jonway GTS 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha TMAX Tech Max ABS brings 43 hp in a 210 kg package, while the Jonway GTS 500 counters with 21 hp at 160 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: