Ducati 500 GTL vs Yamaha TMAX ABS (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 500 GTLstacks up against the Yamaha TMAX ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 500 GTLYamaha TMAX ABS
Model year19762014
Price
Engine497 cc499 cc
Horsepower35 hp
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speedAutomatic
Front brakesDual discSingle disc. ABS
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc. ABS
Tires3.25-18 / 3.50-18 120/70-H15 / 160/60-H15

Ducati 500 GTL vs Yamaha TMAX ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 500 GTL and the Yamaha TMAX ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 500 GTL brings 35 hp, while the Yamaha TMAX ABS counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: