| General information | 
  
    | Motorcycle name | Yamaha V-Max 1200 | 
    | Year of manufacture | 1998 | 
    | Type | Custom / cruiser | 
    | Rating | 3.9   See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Engine size | 1198.0 ccm (73.10 cubic inches) | 
    | Type of engine | V4, four-stroke | 
    | Output | 98.0 HP (71.5  kW)) @ 8000 RPM | 
    | Torque | 101.0 Nm (10.3 kgf-m or 74.5 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM | 
    | Top speed | 230.0 km/h (142.9 mph) | 
    | Valves per cylinder | 4 | 
    | Cooling system | Liquid | 
    | Gearbox | 5-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan)  (final drive) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Front brakes | Dual disc | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 262.0 kg (577.6 pounds) | 
    | Power/weight ratio | 0.3740 HP/kg | 
    | Seat height | 710 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Starter | Electric | 
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