By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Scooter
Yamaha TMAX 560 Tech Max (MY2020) vs T-MAX 530 Black Max (MY2014)
Yamaha TMAX 560 Tech Max vs T-MAX 530 Black Max: which one to buy for your commute.
On a broken patch of pavement, the Yamaha TMAX 560 Tech Max's suspension swallows the hit and doesn't wallow, even at a brisk pace. The Yamaha T-MAX 530 Black Max's suspension keeps it carving.
So which one do you buy?
The TMAX 560 Tech Max has the edge if…
Comfortable long-distance riding
Edges it: TMAX 560 Tech Max
The TMAX 560 Tech Max is slightly easier to live with on a long day. Thank a smoother engine and more range per tank for that.
Daily commuting & city riding
A touch ahead: TMAX 560 Tech Max
Day in, day out, the TMAX 560 Tech Max nudges ahead in traffic. It isn't a big enough gap to plan around.
A confidence-building first motorcycle
Narrow edge: TMAX 560 Tech Max
For a new rider, the TMAX 560 Tech Max noses ahead. How it fits you counts for more than this gap.
Sporty riding on twisty roads
By a nose: TMAX 560 Tech Max
Back-road fun leans slightly toward the TMAX 560 Tech Max. It's a narrow call, so trust your test ride.
What makes each one tick
TMAX 560 Tech Max
Every roll of the throttle feeds one stepless surge through the CVT, and there's no shift to jolt it. The twin-spar frame doesn't wander mid-corner. The engine hums up to highway speed.
T-MAX 530 Black Max
The T-MAX 530 Black Max pulls hard from the middle revs, then there's a rush waiting up top. You'll sit upright behind the fairing through a long day in the saddle. At turn-in, the bike drops into a bend quickly and settles on its line. The bars don't fight the turn.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The TMAX 560 Tech Max makes more peak torque: 41 lb-ft (56 Nm) vs 39 lb-ft (52 Nm).
- The TMAX 560 Tech Max has the larger engine: 562 cc vs 530 cc.
- Rear Suspension Adjustable: standard on the TMAX 560 Tech Max, not offered on the T-MAX 530 Black Max.
Which one for the way you ride
On running costs, these two are a wash. That's where your budget and your inseam get the final say.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
TMAX 560 Tech Max
What owners say
Strengths
- Smooth, torquey engine
- Refined ride quality
- Seamless CVT transmission
T-MAX 530 Black Max
What owners say
Strengths
- Exceptional handling for a maxi-scooter
- Comfortable riding position and weather protection
- Strong, characterful parallel-twin engine
- Practical under-seat storage
What they share
- Seat height
- 31.5 in (800 mm)
- Engine
- Parallel twin
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Peak torque at
- 5,250 rpm
- Top speed
- 110 mph (177 km/h)
- Fuel capacity
- 4.0 US gal (15 L)
- Final drive
- Belt
- Front tire
- 120/70-15
- Rear tire
- 160/60-15
Where the spec sheets split
| TMAX 560 Tech Max | T-MAX 530 Black Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Wet weight | 481 lb (218 kg) | 487 lb (221 kg) |
| TMAX 560 Tech Max | T-MAX 530 Black Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 562 cc | 530 cc |
| Power | 48 hp (35 kW) | 46 hp (34 kW) |
| Peak power at | 7,500 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| Torque | 41 lb-ft (56 Nm) | 39 lb-ft (52 Nm) |
| TMAX 560 Tech Max | T-MAX 530 Black Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 49 mpg (US) / 4.8 L/100 km | 39 mpg (US) / 6 L/100 km |
| TMAX 560 Tech Max | T-MAX 530 Black Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Upside-down (USD) | Telescopic |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| TMAX 560 Tech Max | T-MAX 530 Black Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Manually Adjustable Rear Suspension | Standard | Not offered |
| Luggage System | Option | Not offered |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
