YAMAHA V-MAX (2011-2012) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2012, the Japanese maker launched the Yamaha V-MAX, a cruiser that debuted in 1985. The 2012 machine was delivered with a new stylish side cover finish that matched the intake cover, adding to its already menacing look.

The bike was powered by a V4 engine that delivered controllable acceleration and was fitted with a Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake (YCC-I) and a Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T) that offered excellent acceleration throughout the power band.

As for the power figures, the 2012 Yamaha V-MAX took its muscles from a 1,679cc four-stroke V-four liquid-cooled engine with a fuel injection system, delivering a power output of 200 hp at 9,000 rpm and 167 Nm (123 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.

Al the power produced by the engine was sent to a five-speed manual transmission with a slipper clutch that spun a final shaft drive attached to the rear wheel, pushing the bike to a top speed of 222 kph (138 mph).

The bike featured a lightweight aluminum chassis with a long, lightweight aluminum swingarm. The model was fitted on the front with a fully-adjustable 52 mm telescopic fork. It packed a fully-adjustable shock absorber on the rear, delivering excellent suspension performance and handling.

The braking performance was achieved by two 320 mm floating discs engaged by six-piston calipers on the front wheel. The bike packed a 298 mm disc and a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering solid and reliable stopping power.