Yamaha VMX 1200 V (2002-04)

The Yamaha VMX 1200 V is a motorcycle from 2002-04, featuring a four-stroke V-four engine with a capacity of 1198cc and a compression ratio of 10.5:1. It has 4 valves per cylinder and a cooling system that is liquid-cooled. The motorcycle is equipped with CDI ignition and 4x 35mm Mikuni BDS35 carburetor. With a clutch that’s wet and a transmission that goes up to 5 speeds, the Yamaha VMX 1200 V has double cradle steel tube frames and a front suspension of 40mm Kayaba forks with air pressure. It features a rear suspension of dual Kayaba shocks, adjustable for preload damping. The front and rear brakes are composed of 2x 298mm discs with 2 piston calipers and a single 282mm disc respectively. The fuel capacity is 15 litres and the dry weight is 262kg. The maximum power output is 102hp at 8000rpm with a maximum torque of 114.7Nm at 6000rpm while the average fuel consumption is 13.1km/lit. The motorcycle’s top speed is 216.7 km/h with a 0-60 breaking time of 13.2m and a standing quarter-mile lap of 11.7 seconds at 185.8km/h. Overall, the Yamaha VMX 1200 V offers a powerful and reliable ride for motorcycle enthusiasts.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha V-Max

Year: 2002 – 04

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