General information |
Motorcycle name
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Yamaha VMX12 V-Max |
Year model
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1985 |
Type
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Custom / cruiser |
Rating
|
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Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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1198.0 ccm (73.10 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
|
V4, four-stroke |
Effect
|
113.5 HP (82.8 kW)) @ 8500 RPM |
Torque
|
83.1 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.3 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
1/4 mile (0.4 km)
|
11.75 seconds |
Maximum RPM
|
9500 |
Compression
|
10.5:1 |
Bore x stroke
|
76.0 x 66.0 mm (3.0 x 2.6 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
|
4 |
Fuel system
|
Carburettor. BDS35/Mikuni |
Fuel control
|
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
|
TCI |
Lubrication system
|
Wet Sump |
Cooling system
|
Liquid |
Gearbox
|
5-speed |
Transmission type
|
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Clutch
|
Wet, multi disc |
Fuel consumption
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7.35 litres/100 km (13.6 km/l or 32.00 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
|
170.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
|
Double cradle steel tube |
Rake (fork angle)
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29.0° |
Trail
|
119 mm (4.7 inches) |
Front wheel travel
|
140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Rear suspension
|
Coil spring, oil damper left and right |
Rear wheel travel
|
100 mm (3.9 inches) |
Front tire
|
110/90-V18 |
Rear tire
|
150/90-V15 |
Front brakes
|
Double disc |
Rear brakes
|
Single disc |
Seat
|
Split seat with fuel filler cover |
Physical measures and capacities |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
|
274.0 kg (604.1 pounds) |
Seat height
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765 mm (30.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
|
1160 mm (45.7 inches) |
Overall length
|
2300 mm (90.6 inches) |
Overall width
|
795 mm (31.3 inches) |
Ground clearance
|
145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1590 mm (62.6 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons) |
Reserve fuel capacity
|
3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons) |
Oil capacity
|
4.70 litres (4.97 US quarts) |
Other specifications |
Starter
|
Electric |
Instruments
|
Analog speedometer, odometer, tachometer |
Electrical
|
Generayor system; AC magneto |
Light
|
Bulb type |
Carrying capacity
|
225kg / 496 lb |
Comments
|
1985 is the first year of the V Max line |
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