Comments on: Review: 2018 Yamaha TMax 530 SX LAMS

By: Nathan

Nathan — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 16:38:38 +0000

Just purchased a Tmax sx and have to say i love it and so proud to finally own one after 12 months of looking at it and falling in love with.cant wait too doing some long distance rides.
Has anyone done much long distance on there’s and how far is this bike capable of doing? Can anyone assist me with some further information on this question ?

By: Jeff Ware

Jeff Ware — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 05:42:55 +0000

In reply to Chris Blenkinsopp. Far out, man that is a few $$$ over there but agreed the TMax is an amazing scooter and absolutely hammers. Any plans for modifications? Jeff.

By: Chris Blenkinsopp

Chris Blenkinsopp — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 05:44:14 +0000

I just bought a T Max in NZ ($16,500 + ORC !) but I love it; loads of power for the overtake, huge comfort for the long fang, and reasonable fuel consumption…looks nice too!

By: Bike Review

Bike Review — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 07:42:23 +0000

In reply to Wayne Talbot. Nice stuff Wayne! That sounds awesome. You can use the Contact Us form to shoot us an email, if you'd like to send some pics in!

By: Wayne Talbot

Wayne Talbot — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 04:52:55 +0000

I have just completed an overhaul of a second-hand 2014 Tmax 530 with <10,000kms on the clock, adding Malossi variator and lighter weights, Matris suspension front and rear, LED lighting all round, dashcam front and rear, GPS, LED driving lights, new brake pads and front disks, Givi top case, custom backrest, some bling to match the new metallic blue paint job and gold wheels, and all for thousands less than a new one. I love the beast, now christened Blue Max. I would add photos, only I can't.

By: Bike Review

Bike Review — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 04:35:30 +0000

In reply to Boaz Aharon. Hey Boaz, I would assume the whole of Australia, but I'll double check that for you just to be sure!

By: Boaz Aharon

Boaz Aharon — Sat, 27 Oct 2018 04:04:27 +0000

Hi Kris.
Is the sx Tmax model available now Australia-Wide? or only in N.S.W?

Thank’s

Boaz.

By: Eitan

Eitan — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 17:06:24 +0000

I feel my TMax 530 needs more power on touring rides. I wish they will make his engine more powerful like 650 or maybe 700cc. While riding long rides he is lucks of power.

By: Zoltan Horvath

Zoltan Horvath — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 06:58:35 +0000

I have owned a Tmax500 for 7 years next to my Honda CB1300 and 9 out of 10 I took the Yamaha because it’s just so good. It’s an amazing bike. Shame there is no market for it in Australia (back then took 6 months to sell with a massive loss) that’s why I bought a XSR900. You can’t even test ride one because all Yamaha dealers stay away from it and not stock them. I would still love to own this new one with a standard cruise control and a $5000 price cut.

By: Kris Hodgson

Kris Hodgson — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 08:24:03 +0000

In reply to David Pearce.

Hey David,
With the 2018 models they seem to have offered the DX and the SX, with the two offering a few distinct features. We got the SX here in Australia, while the DX comes standard with cruise control and a few other perks. If I had to guess I’d say the DX would have carried a heftier price tag, and with scooter sales on the rough side, they may have chosen to just bring in the SX. It’s a shame it’s not available as an accessory, but with the TMax being such a huge seller overseas they probably bring both models into most markets, so it may not have been a concern. Conversely only putting the cruise control on the more expensive/higher spec version overseas would make it an easier upsell.