Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max motorcycle specifications include a 1,198 cc (73.10 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 262 kg (577.6 lb).

Key specifications

1994, 1995, 2000, 2002, 2003Model years
1,198 ccDisplacement
114.7 Nm @ 6,000 rpmTorque
262 kgDry weight
765 mmSeat height
15 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19941995200020022003
Year-specific specification changes

The 1994 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
2002270 kg (595.2 lb)
Gearbox
20006-speed
Torque
2000101.0 Nm (10.3 kgf-m or 74.5 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
2002103.2 Nm (10.5 kgf-m or 76.1 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm
2003117.8 Nm (12.0 kgf-m or 86.9 ft.lbs) @ 7,500 rpm
Power/weight ratio
20000.3893 hp/kg
20020.3778 hp/kg
20030.5344 hp/kg
Seat height
2000785 mm (30.9 inches)

How the Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.

Displacement1,198 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 118% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 89th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height765 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 30th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity15 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 15% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 61st percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement89th

1,198 cc — larger displacement than about 89% of Yamaha models.

Seat height30th

765 mm — taller than about 30% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity61st

15 L — larger than about 61% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V4, four-stroke • 1,198 cc
Chassis snapshot

Seat 765 mm
5-speed

Model information

Category Unspecified category

Engine specifications

Engine type V4, four-stroke
Displacement 1,198 cc (73.10 cu in)
Torque 114.7 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.6 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
Valves per cylinder 4

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 262 kg (577.6 lb)
Seat height 765 mm (30.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 15.00 L (3.96 US gal)
Reserve fuel capacity 3.00 L (0.79 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.3817 hp/kg

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.