Yamaha V MAX (1984-87)

The Yamaha V-Max motorcycle was produced from 1984-87 and had a four-stroke V-four DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder. Its engine had a 1198cc capacity and a compression ratio of 10.5:1. The induction system used four 35mm Mikuni BDS35 carburetors, and the ignition system was CDI. The motorcycle could produce 145 hp/108 kW at 9000 rpm and 12.4 kgf-m/89.6 lb-ft of torque at 7500 rpm. The transmission system had five speeds, and the final drive was shaft. The motorcycle had a double cradle steel tube frame and 40mm Kayaba forks for front suspension. The rear suspension consisted of dual Kayaba shocks that were adjustable for preload damping. The motorcycle used a wet, multi-disc clutch and had front and rear brakes with two-piston calipers. Its front tire was 110/90-18, and its rear tire was 150/90-15. The motorcycle had a 29-degree rake, a 119mm trail, a 1590mm wheelbase, a 765mm seat height, and 145mm ground clearance. Its dry weight was 254 kg/560 lbs, and its wet weight was 274 kg/604 lbs. The motorcycle had a fuel capacity of 15 liters/3.9 US gallons and an average consumption of 39 mpg. Its maximum speed was 146 mph/235 km/h, and it could complete a standing quarter-mile in 10.8 sec/125 mph or 200 km/h. Its braking distances from 60-0 and 100-0 km/h were not provided.

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Make Model: Yamaha V-Max