Yamaha V MAX (2016-17)

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The Yamaha V Max (2016-17) is a motorcycle with a four-stroke, V-four, DOHC engine capable of producing 147.2 kW/200 hp at 9000 rpm and 166.8 Nm/17.0 kgf-m of torque at 6500 rpm. The bike features a wet, multiple-disc diaphragm spring clutch and a 5-speed transmission with slipper clutch. The final drive is a shaft, and the gear ratio ranges from 1st gear at 2.375 to 5th gear at 0.935. The frame is made of aluminum and is diamond-shaped, while the front suspension consists of 52mm telescopic forks and the rear suspension is a swingarm link-type suspension. The stopping power comes from a front dual-disc brake system and a single rear disc brake. The bike has a 120/70 R18 front tire and a 200/50 R18 rear tire, a rake of 31 degrees, a trail of 148mm/5.8 in, and a seat height of 775mm/30.5 in. The wet weight of the bike is 310 kg/683 lbs, and it has a fuel capacity of 15 liters/4.0 US gal. The bike can achieve a standing 1/4 mile time of 10.9 seconds, a standing 0-100 km/h time of 2.7 seconds, and a top speed of 222.4 km/h/138.1 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha VMX V-Max 1.7

Year: 2016 – 17


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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