Yamaha Star VMAX Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

2012, 2016Model years
1,672 ccDisplacement
309.8 kgWet weight
775 mmSeat height
15.1 LFuel tank
1,699 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20122016
Year-specific specification changes

The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Frame
2016Cast aluminum main frame
Front brakes
2016Double disc. Six-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakes
2016Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
Trail
2016147 mm (5.8 inches)

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.

Displacement1,672 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 204% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 97th percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight309.8 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 66% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 94th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height775 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 35th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity15.1 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 16% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 64th 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.

Displacement97th

1,672 cc — larger displacement than about 97% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight94th

309.8 kg — heavier than about 94% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 6%.

Seat height35th

775 mm — taller than about 35% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity64th

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.

Overall length2,395 mm
This bike

2,395

Yamaha avg

2,082

15% above average.

Overall width820 mm
This bike

820

Yamaha avg

823

Close to average.

Wheelbase1,699 mm
This bike

1,699

Yamaha avg

1,416

20% above average.

Seat height775 mm
This bike

775

Yamaha avg

793

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V4, four-stroke • 1,672 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,699 mmSeat 775 mm
5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 120/70-18 front / 200/50-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-18
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

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
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.