2009 Yamaha Tmax 500!

[twinrider]

Originally Posted by Joel mark

It's still 100% scooter. Are you serious, these guys are so smart. Without them I don't believe this thread would go on.

Don't get your panties twisted in a knot, Joel. You stated that it was "a cross between a bike and a scoot," and I was simply clarifying that it's not in case you hadn't actually seen one in meatspace yet. Living in Japan, I've had plenty of opportunities to ride the Tmax.

Otoh, the Honda DN-01 that I rode a few weeks back IS a cross between a scoot and a bike

[Fast_Boy_Slim]

Originally Posted by twinrider

Otoh, the Honda DN-01 that I rode a few weeks back IS a cross between a catfish and a bike

Fixed

[twinrider]

Originally Posted by Fast_Boy_Slim

Fixed

Be honest, if you cared about how bikes look you wouldn't be riding a 12gs

[Fast_Boy_Slim]

Originally Posted by twinrider

Be honest, if you cared about how bikes look you wouldn't be riding a 12gs

Yes I do ride a bike that looks like an unmade bed that has a face only a mother could love.


But that sure does look like a catfish head on don't you think?






I like it though, but then I like the T Max too. I'm looking for another of these I had one in orange a few years back.

[twinrider]

I reckon it looks more like a old vette

[Joel mark]

Twinridder said:I reckon it looks more like a old vette

What a discrase to an American Icon, there is no similarities whatsoever.

The Honda DN-01 will be like the Yamaha Morphus, people looking for an automatic bike with a low seat height. Everyone will be wanting a taller windshield for it. Imagine what that will look like with a taller windshield

Duppypog, we are still waiting on pictures, and another update on your impressions. I am guessing you are racking up the miles. Keep us updated on your new ride. Inquiring minds want to know.

[funhouse]

Originally Posted by DeputyTom

Check my profile.

Fill out yours.

ok, i checked your profile.........soooooooooooooo...........what is it i'm looking for??? bruce

[Paulvt1]

I do like the TMax. A guy at work had one and loved it. I'm still hopeful that Honda will make the E401 some day soon.

[DUPPYPOG]

some pics

[DUPPYPOG]

pics

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[Joel mark]

Originally Posted by DUPPYPOG

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So what are your thoughts so far??
Comfort?
Engine?
Suspension?
Controls and guages??

How many miles do you have on it so far(or KM) ?

You are the only person that has one so that is why I am asking.

I have one ordered, so I am just waiting.

Could you take some pics with the glove boxes open and of the gauges?

Thanks for all your help, Joel.

[Dezzie]

This is mine guys, i am in the UK, its a fantastic machine and for those that think its slow, your gonna be surprised as have many a sportbike rider i have annhilated in the twistys with! and yes, it maybe marginally slower than the burgman 650 but it makes up for it in handling, it trounces it!

[Dezzie]

My advice is to go on youtube, type in tmax, and the world is your oyster, these guys customise and race them, you should see the meetings they have in france, hundreds tour across france and italy with allsorts of tuned tmax's, lots of aftermarket performance and custom parts available if you search ebay in europe, plenty of foreign shops and tuners that will keep you fixed to ya seats for eeks in amazement of what these bikes can do!

[Dezzie]