2012 Yamaha VMAX

Yamaha VMAX 2012


2012 Yamaha VMAX specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Yamaha's profilation of this bike
The current incarnation puts a bigger engine in a more compact chassis to give awesome acceleration and precise handling. It comes with a 1,679cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke V4 engine that delivers huge torque and gives the rider previously unimaginable levels of power.

General information
Model Yamaha VMAX
Model year 2012
Category Naked bike
Price as newUS$ 19890. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.7  See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 1679.0 ccm (102.45 cubic inches)
Engine type V4, four-stroke
Engine details Forged aluminum pistons and NGK® Iridium spark plugs with R1-type direct ignition coils
Power output 200.0 HP (146.0 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque 166.8 Nm (17.0 kgf-m or 123.0 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression 11.3:1
Bore x stroke 90.0 x 66.0 mm (3.5 x 2.6 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Lubrication system Wet sump
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 5-speed
Transmission type Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Wet, Multiple-disc diaphragm spring
Driveline Constant Mesh
Fuel consumption 8.71 litres/100 km (11.5 km/l or 27.01 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 202.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Lightweight aluminum
Rake (fork angle) 31.0°
Trail 147 mm (5.8 inches)
Front suspension 52mm telescopic cartridge fork w/oxidized titanium coating. Fully adjustable preload, compression and rebound
Front wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension Single shock w/remote reservoir and remote adjustable for preload, compression and rebound
Rear wheel travel 110 mm (4.3 inches)
Front tire 120/70-R18
Rear tire 200/50-R18
Front brakes Double disc
Diameter 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 298 mm (11.7 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 310.0 kg (683.4 pounds)
Seat height 775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1189 mm (46.8 inches)
Overall length 2395 mm (94.3 inches)
Overall width 820 mm (32.3 inches)
Ground clearance 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1700 mm (66.9 inches)
Fuel capacity 15.14 litres (4.00 US gallons)
Oil capacity 5.90 litres (6.23 US quarts)
Other specifications
Color options Granite Gray
Starter Electric
Factory warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)
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