Yamaha TMAX 530 (SJ09 / SJ12 Iron Max) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
530cc Liquid-Cooled Parallel-Twin DOHC 8-Valve (40mm Aramid Belt Drive) · Source: Yamaha TMAX 530 (SJ09 / SJ12 Iron Max) (2012–2016) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Yamaha TMAX 530 (SJ09 / SJ12 Iron Max) (2012–2016) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2012–2016 Yamaha TMAX 530 (SJ09 / SJ12 Iron Max) (chassis SJ09/SJ12/59C/2PW) requires 2.7 L (2.85 US qt) of SAE 10W-40 (JASO MA2, API SG or higher) engine oil for a drain-only change and 2.9 L (3.06 US qt) with filter service (5GH-13440-80 / HF204). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI front (120/70R15M/C 56H) and 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI rear (160/60R15M/C 67H), paired with 2× NGK CR7E spark plug(s) and a YTZ12S battery.
Drain only: 2.7 L (2.85 US qt)
R 250 kPa (2.50 bar)
Est. Range: ~293 km (182 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Automatic Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-40 · JASO MA2 · API SG or higher |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 2.7 L (2.85 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 2.9 L (3.06 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 3.5 L (3.70 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 5GH-13440-80 / HF204 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold bike upright on level ground 3–5 min after warm shutdown; read crankcase sight glass |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 43 N·m (31.7 lb-ft / 4.38 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70R15M/C 56H · Rear: 160/60R15M/C 67H (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI Rear: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI Rear: 280 kPa / 2.80 bar / 41 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK CR7E × 2 (Gap: 0.7–0.8 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTZ12S (12V 11.0Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | Exposed Aramid Final Drive Belt (530/560) or Enclosed Chain Bath (500) |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Silicate-free ethylene-glycol OAT coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 530 cc · 46.5 hp @ 6,750 rpm · 52.3 N·m (38.6 lb-ft) @ 5,250 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 800 mm (31.5 in) · 221 kg (487 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 15 L (4.0 US gal) · ~19.5 km/L → ~293 km (182 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 5,000 km / 10,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 20,000 km / 20,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 40,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Bored to 530cc with an exposed 40mm aramid final belt in 2012 (SJ09/59C), the 2015–2016 5th-gen (SJ12/2PW, including Iron Max) added 41mm inverted forks, radial calipers, and keyless start.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
As the final cable-throttle TMAX generation, its oil-bathed wet multiplate centrifugal clutch strictly requires 2.9 L (with HF204 spin-on filter) of SAE 10W-40 JASO MA2 oil.