Exhausts Yamaha T-Max 500 2001-2007

The Yamaha T-Max 500 2001-2007 is the original generation, the one that made history. When Yamaha presented the T-Max to the European press in 2001, no one had ever seen anything like it: the 499cc parallel twin with counter-balancer shaft, solidly mounted to the frame and not oscillating with the transmission, is the technical choice that defined the DNA of every T-Max that followed. This first generation covers two distinct sub-cycles: the 2001-2003 series, fed by Mikuni carburettors with automatic choke, homologated to Euro 1, with a single front disc and 14-inch wheels, producing 40 HP at 7,000 rpm; and the 2004-2007 series, which introduces fuel injection, rises to 44 HP at 7,500 rpm, adds twin front discs, widens the rear tyre to 160/60-15 and meets Euro 2 standards. Two significant technical updates, but the same underlying character: no ride-by-wire, no traction control, no selectable mappings — the T-Max 500 2001-2007 is the most essential and mechanical version of the family, the one where every response from the scooter depends directly on the rider's hand. Browse all our proposals in the section dedicated to exhausts for the Yamaha T-Max 500.

What we offer for the T-Max 500 2001-2007 is a full exhaust system that replaces the entire original exhaust, from the engine outlet collector to the terminal. The original T-Max 500 exhaust is designed as an inseparable unit that does not allow the replacement of the silencer alone. Our system replaces the entire exhaust path maintaining compatibility with the original mounting points without requiring structural modifications. The silencer is in a lateral position, as on the original, but with a completely different aesthetic result: the sporting shape, materials and finishes of our terminals visually transform one of the most characterising elements of the scooter — the one that more than any other communicates the character of its rider. The mounting kit is included in the supply. We recommend installation by a qualified mechanic to ensure correct and lasting fitment.

All models in this category are approved for use on public roads throughout Europe and Switzerland: the homologation certificate is included in the supply. The T-Max 500 2001-2007 is fitted with an exhaust system without a lambda sensor: there are no electronic interactions with the ECU related to the exhaust system. The catalytic converter is available as an option in the product page drop-down menu: to maintain full road compliance it is necessary to choose the catalysed version. Choosing the catalysed version results in no fuelling issues or need for remapping or recarburetting: the ECU — or the carburettor on the 2001-2003 series — manages the new exhaust system without any additional intervention. Those who opt for the non-catalysed version should consider that fuelling may not be optimal and that a remap or recarburetting will likely be necessary to get the best out of the exhaust system. The non-catalysed version is reserved for track use or contexts where road compliance is not required, within the limits permitted by local regulations.

On this 499cc twin the benefits of a full exhaust system are felt directly and immediately, without any electronic filtering. The T-Max 500 already has a distinctive and deep sound as standard — that low and rounded tone that sets it clearly apart from conventional scooters — but the original exhaust system, dimensioned to meet the emissions standards of the time, limits its sonic expressiveness. A sports exhaust liberates that sound, making it fuller and more defined especially in the everyday riding range between 3,000 and 6,000 rpm, where the twin expresses its best torque. On the weight front, every kilogram eliminated from a high lateral area lowers the centre of gravity and improves agility in low-speed manoeuvres — and on a scooter without active electronics, this effect is felt in a linear and direct way, without mediation.

Each system is handcrafted in Lombardy, in the province of Bergamo, to order. This is not mass production: every part is machined and assembled in-house, with direct quality control at every stage. Direct sales from the manufacturer eliminate intermediaries and result in a more transparent relationship both on the product and on after-sales support.

The dB killer is included as standard. It is not officially removable: its removal invalidates the homologation. For those who want further noise reduction, the No-Noise dB killer is available, featuring a welded internal filter that further reduces decibels without significantly affecting performance. This option is also selectable in the product page drop-down menu.

Production times vary depending on the period and workload. Updated times are always shown at checkout, before order confirmation. Shipping tracking is sent automatically as soon as the parcel is handed over to the courier.

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In the product list below you will find all available models for the T-Max 500 2001-2007. The differences between variants are mainly aesthetic: silencer shape, material and finish. The catalytic converter and No-Noise dB killer, where available, are selected in the product page drop-down menu. Open the model page you are interested in to see detailed photos, read the technical specifications and configure your exhaust system.