The Yamaha T-Max is turning ten and Yamaha has created a T-Max 500 White for 2010 to honour the occasion. The maxi-scooter was a revolution for touring scooters in the two-wheel world, combining a mix of technology and comfort that seemed to be just the right balance in the market.

While large and comfortable, it also has enough agility and manoeuvrability to be classified as a scooter, appealing to the European scootering public in particular. The T-Max 500 White Max 2010 includes the following features:

* TMAX WHITE MAX, 10th anniversary edition
* Great midrange, 4-stroke, 2-cylinder 499cc engine
* Light, easy-handling die-cast aluminium chassis
* Large 15inch wheels for great stability
* Double front disc brakes with 4-piston callipers
* Luxurious finishes for extra comfort and style
* Sporty yet comfortable suspension

Yamaha T-Max 500 White Max 2010

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According to Motociclismo.es Yamaha has started projects for a three cylinder engine for a new development on its sports T-Max 500 scooter.

The development is taking place on the current engine base: the T-Max 500 cc twin cylinder, with a third piston rod with anti-vibration function. That third rod would subsequently make way for a full-blown third cylinder, increasing power to 750cc.

With the necessary modifications, the new three cylinder engine would be integrated onto the scooter with no problems, while the final transmission would be strengthened to match the greater power output. Suspension would also be updated.

The new Yamaha scooter would then be called T-Max 750 and could be ready for presentation come autumn. Production and sales are planned for the end of 2010. The images in this post are from designer J.M Guerin.

Source | Motociclismo.es

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According to the Spanish magazine, Solomoto30, Honda has a big surprise in store for the Eicma show in Milan, starting next week on November 4.

The interesting news is that we could see a new maxi-scooter appear, providing some competition to Yamaha’s highly successful T-Max. For the look, some stylistic elements are likely to come from previous concept models, such as the E4-01 or the GRF-1 presented in 2005. Technically, it will likely adopt more conventional solutions, as the GRF-1 for example, has a four-cylinder boxer engine, and two LCD screens in the place of the rear vision mirrors.

Other news is on its way from Honda at the Eicma show, which is set to be a big event in the European motorcycle market.

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At the Intermot Show 2008 in Cologne the Italian Polini racing factory is presenting some novelties. The event takes place in the German city Cologne from October 8th until 12th.

The racing factory from the North Italian town of Bergamo will show a range of new products for the 50cc scooters and the Maxi scooter. Among the most important products is the Polini Piaggio Evolution engine for Piaggio Zip scooters and for track use only. Cylinder kit for Derby Senda and Gilera, homologated exhaust systems for all the T-Max models and for other 50cc scooters the new Polini Scooter team muffler. Among the new series the new speed clutch 2G for the Honda models SH 125-150-300 and for the Maxi scooters with Piaggio engine, 125-150-200-500.

Source | Polini press

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It seems only yesterday that Yamaha presented its first maxi-scooter which signalled a shift in the European scooter market. And yet eight years have passed, with the debut having occurred back in July 2000.

This is much more than a simple scooter - comfortable and spacious, it also has the driving pleasure and manageability of a smaller scooter. This has made the Yamaha T-Max a market success, placing it in the top ten of bikes sold with 23,000 units in the first eight months of 2008. A good 15,000 of these were sold in Italy alone.

With plans for high demand in 2009, the legendary yellow colour “extreme yellow” is available. This is an almost hysterical livery, but if you want something more toned down there is also Midnight Black, Silver High Tech and Stealth Metal. Pricing for 2009 is already available, including the ABS option.

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As promised by our Italian colleagues, here is a truly special and unique T-Max.

This is the T-Max Protex 01, manufactured by Fuorigirimoto. The look is that of the Japanese Maxiscooter, while the performance is of a twin-cyclinder bike. The T-Max Protex 01 is equipped with a six-speed gear change, 17 inch wheels, hydraulic clutch, injection engine, and a hand-made exhaust system. Imagine that this little bike can get up to 290 km/h.

For further information you can find Fuorigirimoto in Rome at Via Casilina 1088/C.

T-Max Protex 01 by Fuorigirimoto

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