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Yamaha V MAX (1995-98)

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Yamaha V MAX (1995-98)

At a glance

Capacity
1198 cc / 73.1 cu-in
Power
102 hp / 74.4 kW @ 8000 rpm
Torque
114.7 Nm / 86.4 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Seat height
765 mm / 30.1 in

The full picture.

The Yamaha V-Max motorcycle was produced from 1995 to 1998, featuring a four-stroke, V-four, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder engine with a capacity of 1198 cc (73.1 cu-in), generating a maximum power of 102 hp (74.4 kW) at 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 114.7 Nm (86.4 lb-ft) at 6000 rpm. The engine is equipped with a 4x 35 mm Mikuni BDS35 carburetor and has a compression ratio of 10.5:1. The bike has a wet, multi-disc clutch and a 5-speed transmission with a shaft final drive.

The frame of the V-Max is a double cradle steel tube, and the bike features 40mm Kayaba forks with air pressure for the front suspension and dual Kayaba shocks with adjustable preload damping for the rear suspension. The front brakes consist of 2x 298mm discs with 2 piston calipers and a single 282 mm disc with a 2 piston caliper for the rear brakes. The front and rear tires have dimensions of 110/90-18 and 150/90-15 respectively.

The V-Max has a top speed of 216.7 km/h and can go from 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds. It has a fuel capacity of 15 liters and an average fuel consumption of 13.1 km/lit. The bike has a seat height of 765 mm and a ground clearance of 145 mm, with a dry weight of 262 kg. The braking distances for 60-0 and 100-0 are 13.2 m and 39.0 m respectively, and it can complete a standing 1/4 mile in 11.7 seconds at a speed of 185.8 km/h.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha V-Max

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1995 – 98
EngineFour stroke, V-four, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity1198 cc / 73.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke76 66 mm
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Induction4x 35mm Mikuni BDS35 carburetor
IgnitionCDI
StartingElectric
Max Power102 hp / 74.4 kW @ 8000 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre97.88 @ 7700 rpm
Max Torque114.7 Nm / 86.4 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
ClutchWet, multi disc
Transmission5 Speed
Final DriveShaft
FrameDouble cradle steel tube
Front Suspension40mm Kayaba forks, Air pressure
Front Wheel Travel140 mm / 5.5 in
Rear SuspensionDual Kayaba shocks, adjustable for preload damping.
Rear Wheel Travel100 mm / 3.9in
Front Brakes2x 298mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 282mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre110/90-18
Rear Tyre150/90-15
Rake29 degrees
Trail119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheelbase1590 mm / 65.6 in
Seat height765 mm / 30.1 in
Ground Clearance145 mm / 5.7 in
Dry Weight262 kg / 577.6 lbs
Fuel Capacity15 Litres / 3.9 US gal
Consumption Average13.1 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 013.2 m / 39.0 m
Standing 1/4 Mile11.7 sec / 185.8 km/h
Top Speed216.7 km/h