Yamaha V MAX (1990-92)

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The Yamaha V-Max motorcycle was produced from 1990 to 1992 and features a four-stroke, V-four, DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder. It has a capacity of 1198cc and a compression ratio of 10.5:1. The bike has electric starting and a maximum power output of 102hp at 8000 rpm. The front suspension is a 40mm Kayaba forks with air pressure, while the rear suspension features dual Kayaba shocks that are adjustable for preload damping. The motorcycle has two 298mm discs and 2 piston calipers for front brakes, and a single 282mm disc and 2 piston caliper for rear brakes. Its standing 1/4 mile is 11.7 seconds, and it can attain a top speed of 216.7km/h. The Yamaha V-Max has a dry weight of 262kg, a fuel capacity of 15 litres, and an average fuel consumption of 13.1km/lit.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha V-Max

Year: 1990 – 92


Engine: Four stroke, V-four, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 1198 cc / 73.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 76 66 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Induction: 4x 35mm Mikuni BDS35 carburetor
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 102 hp / 74.4 kW @ 8000 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 97.88 @ 7700 rpm
Max Torque: 114.7 Nm / 86.4 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi disc
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Frame: Double cradle steel tube

Front Suspension: 40mm Kayaba forks, Air pressure
Front Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Rear Suspension: Dual Kayaba shocks, adjustable for preload damping.
Rear Wheel Travel: 100 mm / 3.9in
Front Brakes: 2x 298mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/90-18
Rear Tyre: 150/90-15
Rake: 29 degrees
Trail: 119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheelbase: 1590 mm / 65.6 in
Seat height: 765 mm / 30.1 in
Ground Clearance: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Dry Weight: 262 kg / 577.6 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal
Consumption Average: 13.1 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 13.2 m / 39.0 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.7 sec / 185.8 km/h
Top Speed: 216.7 km/h

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