2010 YAMAHA TMAX, The all-new Super Sport scooter blurs the boundries between scooter and motorcycle.⿢Fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, four-valve-per-cylinder engine boasts forged pistons, carburized connecting rods, and ceramic-composite plated cylinders. The TMAX has a 11.0:1 compression ratio upswept muffler canister Controlled-fill die-cast aluminum frame 43mm front forks 4-piston mono-block caliper dual front disc brakes rear disc brake aluminum die cast wheels with radial H-rated tires fully featured multifunction instrumentation with speedometer and tachometer and radical new sports styling with those credentials, it⿿s no wonder TMAX is the Super Sport Scooter.⿢Horizontally positioned 499cc parallel twin, with reciprocating balancer, offers plenty of smooth power, enough for two-up touring at highway speeds. Configuration helps keep weight low in frame for mass centralization.⿢Luxury scooter appointments include a double glove box in the streamlined front apron, a positionadjustable operator backrest, a storage box under the seat spacious enough for a large full-face helmet, and the excellent wind and weather protection that comes from the TMAX⿿s floorboard/apron/windshield configuration.⿢Continuously variable transmission connects engine power to the wet multiplate centrifugal clutch via a durable double-cog-type rubber V-belt. Silent chain efficiently transfers power to the rear wheel. This proven system, combined with TMAX⿿s ample power, gives a whole new meaning⿿and adrenaline level⿿to twist-and-go throttle operation.⿢The TMAX achieves fuel economy up to an estimated 47 mpg with a fuel tank that holds 4 gallons of gas.