Yamaha Tmax 530 vs Bmw C 650 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Tmax 530 vs Bmw C 650 Gt. Yamaha Tmax 530: 46 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 213 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Bmw C 650 Gt: 60 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Tmax 530
Bmw C 650 Gt
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
53 Nm
62 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
213 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
46 hp @ 6,750 rpm
60 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
53 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
62 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
213 kg (curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Tmax 530
8.5/10
"The premium maxi-scooter benchmark that still embarrasses newer rivals."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine, rarely causes trouble
+Flickable handling for the weight
+Strong resale value holds
Cons
−CVT belt replacement is expensive
−Cramped for taller riders
−Underseat storage disappoints
Bmw C 650 Gt
7.5/10
"The sensible scooter that secretly embarrasses proper motorcycles on commutes."
Pros
+Genuinely capable motorway cruiser
+Excellent storage capacity
+Smooth, refined engine character
Cons
−CVT belt replacement costs hurt
−Heavy at low speeds
−Electrical issues on older bikes
Top 10 Accessories
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