Segment: Naked / Road
Production years: 2009, 2010
The Yamaha V-Max is a motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha, which is known for its powerful V4 engine, shaft drive, and distinctive styling. While famed for its quick acceleration, it is often criticized for its poor cornering ability and soft suspension. Instead of the V-Boost on the original carburated V-Max, the fuel injected VMAX uses YCC-I and YCC-T. Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake (YCC-I) is a new addition to the VMAX. The airhorns inside the airbox are lifted by a servo activated at 6650 RpM to open up the airway underneath. This shortens the length of the intake system from 150mm to 52mm. This system had it's first appearance in the Yamaha stable with the 2006 YZF-R1. The MV Agusta F4 Tamburini was the first bike with such a system. Massimo Tamburini invented this idea. It is called Torque Shift System (TSS) on the Agustas.
engine specs | Type: | Liquid Cooled, Four Stroke, V-four, DOHC, 4 Valves Per Cylinder | Displacement: | 1679 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | - | Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 | Horsepower: | 145/9000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 87/7500 lb-ft/RPM OR 118/7500 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5 Speed | Clutch: | Multi-plate slipper clutch | Primary Drive: | Shaft | Final Drive: | Shaft |
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chassis specs | Frame: | - | Front Suspension: | 52mm telescopic cartridge fork w/oxidized titanium coating. Fully adjustable preload, compression and rebound; 4.7 in travel | Rear Suspension: | Single shock w/remote reservoir and remote adjustable for preload, compression and rebound | Front Brake: | 2x298mm Discs 2 Piston Calipers | Rear Brake: | Single 282mm Disc 2 Piston Caliper |
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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: | 5.7 in OR 145 mm | Weight: | 581 lbs OR 264 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 3.3 gallons OR 12.5 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 110/90-18 | Rear: | 150/90-15 |
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