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Yamaha XP 500 T-Max - [2010]
This edition of the Yamaha XP 500 T-Max is the 1 speed | CVT version and was first brought out in 2010. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2011 Buell-EBR 1190R V-Twin and the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja.This particular Yamaha XP 500 has a 499cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Single-Cylinder Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Single-Cylinder engine, Scooter style motorbike includes the Honda AF24 Giorno - [2015]
The 2010 XP 500 shares its Single-Cylinder engine and Scooter style configuration with the likes of the 2015 Honda AF24 Giorno and the 2016 Suzuki Raider 150 - Satria F150. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XP 500's Scooter style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2015 Honda AF24 Giorno | 2015cc.2016 Suzuki Raider 150 - Satria F150 | 2016cc.
Weighing in at 218 kgs (480 lbs) this makes the Yamaha XP 500 T-Max in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC, give or take 50kg.
The 2010 Yamaha XP 500 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 499cc 8 valve Single-Cylinder 2 cylinder engine produces 45 bhp (33 kW) @ 6750 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 38.5 lb-ft (52.3 Nm) @ 5200 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm] and the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha XP 500 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2002 Kawasaki W 650 Twin Cylinder has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2010 Yamaha XP 500 T-Max.
The 2010 Yamaha XP 500 T-Max has a Power to weight ratio of 206.4 bhp per ton and 177.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2010 XP 500 competing with the 2002 Kawasaki W 650 Twin Cylinder [231.4 bhp\ton] and the 1999 Kawasaki W 650 Twin Cylinder [231.4 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha XP 500 generating around 177.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1992 Yamaha TZR 250 R [202.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 1994 Yamaha TZR 250 RS-SP [202.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 17.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 18.3 secs, this makes the Yamaha XP 500 T-Max similar in acceleration to the 2015 Kawasaki ER-4 n (17.9 secs) and the 2015 Kawasaki Ninja 400 Limited Edition (17.9 secs). This Yamaha XP 500 T-Max also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2010 Yamaha XP 500 T-Max and the 2012 Kawasaki KLX 450 R
When talking about the performance of the 2010 Yamaha XP 500 T-Max on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2012 Kawasaki KLX 450 R (0 secs) and the 1993 Honda CBR 1000 F (0 secs).
The 2010 version of the Yamaha XP 500 T-Max has a maximum speed of 100mph.
Top Speed of the 2010 XP 500 equals the 2021 Honda CBR 250 RR SP Quick Shifter Special Ed
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2010 Yamaha XP 500 T-Max then how about a 2021 Honda CBR 250 RR SP Quick Shifter Special Ed (111 mph) and the 2021 Honda CBR 250 RR (111 mph).
