Yamaha V MAX (2012)

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The Yamaha V-Max motorcycle from 2012 is a powerful machine with a four-stroke, V-four, DOHC engine that has 4 valve per cylinder. It has a large capacity of 1679cc or 102.4cu-in and a compression ratio of 11.3:1. The bike uses Mikuni 48mm fuel injection as the induction system and has a TCI ignition. The V-Max has a clutch that is wet and uses multiple-disc diaphragm springs. It comes with a 5-speed transmission and a slipper clutch. It has a diamond-shaped aluminum frame, 52mm telescopic forks for front suspension, and swingarm link-type suspension for the rear. It has disc brakes with two 320mm discs on the front and a single 280mm disc at the rear. The bike has a length of 2395mm, a width of 820mm, and a height of 1190mm. The wheelbase is 1700mm, and the ground clearance is 140mm. The V-Max has a fuel capacity of 15 litres, and it consumes an average of 15.6 km/lit of fuel. It can reach top speeds of 222.4 km/h, and it can go from standing still to 100km/h in 2.7 seconds. The acceleration from 60-100 km/h takes 3.1 seconds, while from 60-140 km/h, it is 6.4 seconds. The V-Max is a powerful machine that can ride up to 138.1 mph, making for a thrilling ride.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha V-Max

Year: 2012


Engine: Four stroke, V-four, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 1679 cc / 102.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 90 x 66 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: Mikuni 48mm fuel injection
Ignition: TCI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 147.2 kW / 200 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 166.8 Nm / 17.0 kgf-m @ 6500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple-disc diaphragm spring
Transmission: 5 Speed with slipper clutch
Final Drive: Shaft
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.375 2nd 1.810 3rd 1.400 4th 1.115 5th 0.935

Frame: Aluminium, Diamond-shaped
Front Suspension: 52mm Telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Swingarm Link-type suspension
Rear Wheel Travel: 110 mm / 4.3 in
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 280mm disc
Front Tyre: 120/70 R18
Rear Tyre: 200/50 R18
Rake: 31 degrees
Trail: 148mm / 5.8 in
Dimensions: Length 2395 mm / 94.3 in Width 820 mm / 32.3 in Height 1190 mm / 46.9 in
Wheelbase: 1700 mm / 66.9 in
Seat Height: 775 mm / 30.5 in
Ground Clearance: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Wet Weight: 310 kg / 683 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal
Consumption Average: 15.6 km/lit
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.9 sec
Standing 0 – 100km: 2.7 sec

Standing 0 – 150km: 4.9 sec
Standing 0 – 200km: 8.3 sec
Acceleration 60-100 km/h: 3.1 sec
Acceleration 60-140 km/h: 6.4 sec
Acceleration 100-140 km/h: 3.3 sec
Acceleration 140-180 km/h: 3.2 sec
Top Speed: 222.4 km/h / 138.1 mph

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