Segment: Naked / Road
Production years: 2003, 2004
It's hard to imagine how does an 1198cc V4 engine loaded into a roadster frame feels like, and there's only one way to find out: taking a ride aboard a machine like the 2003 Yamaha V-Max. THE muscle bike par excellence, the V-Max is capable to alter the rider's perception of reality, with mind-boggling torque and power on tap, breathtaking acceleration all across the rev range, superbike-grade brakes and sharp, street hooligan handling.
Add in the V-Boost induction which kicks off after 6000rpm for an even more savage behavior, and hod on well to the bars.
YAMAHA V-MAX 2003-2004
YAMAHA V-MAX 1198
| engine specs | Type: | Liquid-cooled, 16-valve, DOHC, 70° V-4 | Displacement: | 1198 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.0x2.6 in OR 76 mm | Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 | Horsepower: | -/- KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Four 35mm Mikuni downdraft-type w/V-Boost carburetors |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5 speed, manual | Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual, hydraulic | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Shaft |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | Steel | Front Suspension: | 40mm telescopic fork w/air-assist; 5.5" travel | Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks w/adjustable spring preload and rebound damping; 3.94" travel | Front Brake: | Dual 298mm discs | Rear Brake: | 282mm disc |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | 90.6 in OR 2301 mm | Overall Width: | 31.3 in OR 795 mm | Seat Height: | 30.1 in OR 765 mm | Wheelbase: | 62.6 in OR 1590 mm | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 580 lbs OR 263 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4 gallons OR 15.1 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 110/90-V18 | Rear: | 150/90-V15 |
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