Yamaha Golf Car UMAX Bistro EFI (2027)
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The Yamaha Golf Car UMAX Bistro EFI is a golf cart with a stated top speed of 19.5 mph (31.4 km/h), a cargo bed capacity of 730 lbs, a towing capacity of 1200 lbs, a curb weight of 1136LBS 515KG and a weight of 515KG.
Last updated: 11 November 2026
Motor and performance
- Fuel capacity
- 5.2 US GAL (20 liters)
- Minimum turning radius
- 4.0 m (13.1 ft)
- Gas engine
- Yamaha-built, 402 cc, low-emission single cylinder 60° incline OHV
- Maximum in reverse
- 14.6 mph (23 km/h)
- Top speed
- 19.5 mph (31.4 km/h)
- Maximum gradient
- 15 degree
- Towing capacity
- 1200 lbs
- Engine oil capacity
- 1.16 U.S. quart (1.1 liter, 1100cc)
- Engine lubrication system
- Splash-style positive oil lubrication
- Air cleaner
- Two-stage, urethane-foam pre-cleaner, and high-capacity pleated paper cartridge
“Fuel Capacity 5.2 US GAL (20 liters)”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
“Min Turning Radius 4.0 m (13.1 ft)”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
“Engine Type Yamaha-built, 402 cc, low-emission single cylinder 60° incline OHV”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
“Max Reverse Speed 14.6 mph (23 km/h)”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
“Max Forward Speed 19.5 mph (31.4 km/h)”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
“Hill Climbing Capacity 15 degree”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
“Towing Capacity 1200 lbs”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
Row from the maker’s page: “Oil Capacity” | “1.16 U.S. quart (1.1 liter, 1100cc)”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
Row from the maker’s page: “Lubrication System” | “Splash-style positive oil lubrication”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
Row from the maker’s page: “Air Cleaner” | “Two-stage, urethane-foam pre-cleaner, and high-capacity pleated paper cartridge”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
Battery and charging
- Starter battery (gas models)
- BCI group 24, RC: minimum 70 min CCA: minimum 440A
“Battery BCI group 24, RC: minimum 70 min CCA: minimum 440A”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-A0-13.pdf
Size and fit
- Weight
- 515KG
- Minimum ground clearance
- 4.5 in (11.5 cm)
- Bed capacity
- 730 lbs
- Overall length
- 127.6 in (324 cm)
- Height with the suntop fitted
- 72.2 in (183.5 cm)
- Curb weight
- 1136LBS 515KG
- Seating capacity
- 2 persons
- Overall width
- 49.4 in (125.5 cm)
- Height without the canopy
- 48.54 in (123.3 cm)
- Cargo box, inside
- 51.2in L x 47.4in W x 15.4in H
- Wheelbase
- 77.2 in (196.0 cm)
Row from the maker’s page: “Curb Weight***” | “1136LBS 515KG”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
“Min Ground Clearance 4.5 in (11.5 cm)”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
“Cargo Bed Capacity 730 lbs”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
“Overall Length 127.6 in (324 cm)”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
“Overall Height With Suntop 72.2 in (183.5 cm)”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
“Curb Weight*** 1136LBS 515KG”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
“Seating Capacity 2 persons”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
“Overall Width 49.4 in (125.5 cm)”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
“Overall Height 48.54 in (123.3 cm)”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
“Cargo Bed Size 51.2in L x 47.4in W x 15.4in H”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
“Wheelbase 77.2 in (196.0 cm)”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
Brakes and safety
- Brakes
- Self-adjusting mechanical, front and rear wheel drum brakes.
“Brakes Self-adjusting mechanical, front and rear wheel drum brakes.”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
Frame and components
- Steering
- Self-compensating double reduction helical rack-and-pinion.
- Front suspension
- Tru-Trak II™ fully independent automotive-style strut suspension.
- Colours
- Glacier, Carbon, Frosty Fern
- Frame
- HybriCore™ chassis features a robotic welded automotive ladder-style steel frame protected with a multi-step full-immersion phosphate treatment, electro-deposition epoxy-based coating, and an electrostatic applied polyester/urethane powder topcoat.
- Rear suspension
- Unit swing arm with heavy duty coil springs over hydraulic shock absorbers.
“Steering Self-compensating double reduction helical rack-and-pinion.”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
“Suspension (Front) Tru-Trak II™ fully independent automotive-style strut suspension.”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
Row from the maker’s page: “Available Model Colors” | “Glacier, Carbon, Frosty Fern”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
Row from the maker’s page: “Frame” | “HybriCore™ chassis features a robotic welded automotive ladder-style steel frame protected with a multi-step full-immersion phosphate treatment, electro-deposition epoxy-based coating, and an electrostatic applied polyester/urethane powder topcoat.”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
“Suspension (Rear) Unit swing arm with heavy duty coil springs over hydraulic shock absorbers.”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
Identity
- Model years
- 2027
“2027 UMAX Bistro EFI - Specifications”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
Recalls and fire safety
- Hazard the regulator describes
- The recalled Bistro and Bistro Deluxe vehicles have an inaccurate weight capacity certification label. This could result in the vehicle being overloaded, which poses an injury hazard.
- Remedy the regulator gives
- free replacement of the label
- Units the recall covers
- Model Year 2019-2025 UMAX Bistro and Bistro Deluxe gas and electric vehicles
“The recalled Bistro and Bistro Deluxe vehicles have an inaccurate weight capacity certification label. This could result in the vehicle being overloaded, which poses an injury hazard.”
Source: cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Yamaha-Recalls-UMAX-Bistro-and-Bistro-Deluxe-Vehicles-Due-to-Injury-Hazard
“Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled UMAX Bistro and Bistro Deluxe vehicles and contact an authorized Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free replacement of the label.”
Source: cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Yamaha-Recalls-UMAX-Bistro-and-Bistro-Deluxe-Vehicles-Due-to-Injury-Hazard
“This recall involves Model Year 2019-2025 UMAX Bistro and Bistro Deluxe gas and electric vehicles. The gas models are J0G (YUM2A) with serial number 0000104-0601120.”
Source: cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Yamaha-Recalls-UMAX-Bistro-and-Bistro-Deluxe-Vehicles-Due-to-Injury-Hazard
Other findings
- Engine displacement
- 402 cc
“Engine Type Yamaha-built, 402 cc, low-emission single cylinder 60° incline OHV”
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
Recalls (1)
Most recalls cover only certain model years, serials or build dates — view each notice to check it against your own unit.
- 2026-06-11CPSCThe recalled Bistro and Bistro Deluxe vehicles have an inaccurate weight capacity certification label.model years 2019 to 2025, gas only, serial numbers 0000104-0601120 under prefix J0G.View recall →
Sources
- Archived document
Source: yamahagolfcar.com/models/umax-bistro/specs
Retrieved October 11, 2026
- Archived document
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-A0-13.pdf
Retrieved September 28, 2026
- Yamaha Recalls UMAX Bistro and Bistro Deluxe Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard | CPSC.govArchived document
Source: cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Yamaha-Recalls-UMAX-Bistro-and-Bistro-Deluxe-Vehicles-Due-to-Injury-Hazard
Retrieved October 11, 2026
- Archived document
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-A4-48.pdf
Retrieved September 27, 2026