The Yamaha V-Max motorcycle was produced in 1993-94 and has a four-stroke, V-four, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder engine with a capacity of 1198 cc. The compression ratio is 10.5:1, and it is cooled by liquid. The induction is through four 35mm Mikuni BDS35 carburetors, while the ignition is CDI. The bike is started electrically and has a maximum power output of 102 hp at 8000 rpm. The maximum torque generated is 114.7 Nm at 6000 rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed gear system that produces power through its shaft. The framing of the bike is a double cradle steel tube with a 40mm Kayaba fork, air spring and rear shock absorbers manufactured by Dual Kayaba shocks. The bike has front two pistons calipers, 298mm discs, and rear brakes single 282mm disc, two-piston caliper. The Yamaha V-max has a standing 1/4 mile of 11.7 seconds, with a top speed of 216.7 km/h, seat height of 765 mm, ground clearance of 145 mm, dry weight of 262 kg, a fuel capacity of 15 litres, and an average consumption of 13.1 km/litre. Finally, the braking system for 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 is 13.2 m / 39.0 m.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha V-Max
| Year | 1993 – 94 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
