YAMAHA V-MAX (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha V-Max was a cruiser machine manufactured by Yamaha from 1985 to 2020. The bike was well known for its powerful V4 engine, final shaft drive, and distinctive styling, being discontinued after the 2020 model year.

In 2005, the Japanese manufacturer presented a new V-MAX concept machine at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show that featured a new chassis, state-of-the-art braking components, and revised components all around.

In 2008, Yamaha officially launched a completely redesigned 2009 V-MAX in Europe and North America, with a new aluminum frame that used the engine as a stressed member of the chassis, YCC-I, a fully-adjustable suspension, ABS, slipper clutch, and a fuel tank under the seat.

In 2013, the Japanese maker released the Yamaha V-MAX, a cruiser machine with a dominant appearance. The bike came with the exact technical and power specifications as the previous model, without any changes.

At its core, the 2013 Yamaha V-MAX packed a 1,679cc four-stroke V-four liquid-cooled engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, boasting 200 hp at 9,000 rpm and 167 Nm (123 lb-ft) torque with a maximum peak force at 6,500 rpm.

For handling, the bike packed a 52 mm fully-adjustable telescopic fork on the front with 120 mm wheel travel and a fully-adjustable shock absorber on the rear with 110 mm wheel travel, delivering excellent suspension performance.