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 |
