VMAX the Legend continues..

During the late 90s Yamaha's VMAX project team started to work on the rebirth of a legend. The team understood just how special the original VMAX was to its owners - as well as those fans who admired the bike without ever riding. The project team identified the following four goals that would enable them to create a worthy successor to the legendary original model:

              1.Awesome acceleration feeling together with strong performance

              2.Distinctive, precise and sharp handling

              3.A sophisticated chassis with unique bodywork

With these main aims in mind, the development team has created an all-new powerful state-of-the-art 1,679cc V4 engine, providing 200 PS and 166.8 Nm of torque combined with Yamaha's finest and latest electronic engine control technology such as YCC-I and YCC-T. The team also created an all-new low-profile diamond-type frame, which uses the engine as a stressed member in order to deliver the right balance of rigidity. This makes for excellent straight line stability - together with precise and sharp levels of cornering, all packed in a head-turning and forceful appearance.

Owners of the original model - as well as newcomers to the VMAX world - can be sure that the new VMAX delivers an unforgettable combination of innovation and acceleration.

The new VMAX stays true to the philosophy of the genuine hot-rod. Imagine yourself gripping the drag bars and feeling the mega-wide 200/50 R18 rear tyre transfer all the V4's incredible 200 PS and 166.8 Nm of throbbing torque to the ground - it's got to the ultimate adrenaline ride. VMAX is back!

                                               ENGINE

Engine type

Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, V-type 4-cylinder

Engine Cooling

Liquid cooled

Displacement

1,679cc

Bore & Stroke

90.0 x 66.0 mm

Compression ratio

11.3:1

Maximum output

200.1PS / 9,000 rpm

Maximum torque

166.8Nm / 6,500 rpm

Lubrication type

Wet sump

Fuel Supply

Fuel injection

Starter method

Electric

Clutch type

Wet, multiple-disc

Ignition system

T.C.I

Transmission type

Constant mesh, 5-speed

Final transmission

Shaft drive

Primary/Secondary reduction ratio

1.509/3.082

Gear ratio

1st gear=2.375, 2nd gear= 1.81, 3rd gear= 1.4, 4th gear= 1.115, 5th gear = 0.935

Fuel tank volume

15 L

Engine oil volume

5.9 litres

DIMENSIONS

Overall Length x Width x Height

2,395 x 820 x 1,190 mm

Seat height

775 mm

Wheelbase

1,700 mm

Minimum ground clearance

140 mm

Kerb weight

310 kg  

CHASSIS

Frame type

Aluminum, Diamond-shaped

Suspension (front/rear)

Telescopic fork/Swingarm

Wheel travel (Front/Rear)

120/110 mm

Caster angle

31°

Trail

148 mm

Brake type(front/rear)

Dual Hydraulic disc Ø 320 mm/Single Hydraulic disc brake Ø 298 mm

Tire size (front/rear)

120/70 R18M/C (59V)/ 200/50 R18M/C (76V)