The Yamaha Star VMAX motorcycle specifications include a 1671.6 cc (102.00 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 309.8 kg (683 lb).
Key specifications
The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha Star VMAX 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.
About 204% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 97th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 66% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 94th percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 35th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 16% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 64th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,672 cc — larger displacement than about 97% of Yamaha models.
309.8 kg — heavier than about 94% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 6%.
775 mm — taller than about 35% of Yamaha models.
15.1 L — larger than about 64% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
2,395
2,082
15% above average.
820
823
Close to average.
1,699
1,416
20% above average.
775
793
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 200/50-18 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 18 in |
| Rear tire width | 200 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 50% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 174 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.36:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Naked bike |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V4, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1671.6 cc (102.00 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 90.0 x 66 mm (3.5 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Dry-sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Aluminum monoshock |
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| Front suspension | 52mm telescopic cartridge fork w/oxidized titanium coating. Fully adjustable preload, compression and rebound |
| Rear suspension | Single shock w/remote reservoir and remote adjustable for preload, compression and rebound |
| Front wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 31.0° |
| Trail | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Wave-style brake discs. ABS. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Wave-style brake discs. ABS. |
| Front tire | 120/70-18 |
| Rear tire | 200/50-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 309.8 kg (683 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 775 mm (30.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,395 mm (94.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,699 mm (66.9 inches) |
| Carrying capacity | . |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.14 L (4.00 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 8.71 L/100 km (11.5 km/l or 27.01 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 202.1 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Matte Black |
|---|---|
| Factory warranty | 12 months |
| Price as new | US$ 19890. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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.