The Yamaha V-Max 1200 motorcycle specifications include a 1,198 cc (73.10 cu in) engine, power of 140 hp (102.2 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 262 kg (577.6 lb).
Key specifications
The 1996 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha V-Max 1200 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 163% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 94th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 118% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 89th percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 30th 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.
140 hp — more powerful than about 94% of Yamaha models with power data.
1,198 cc — larger displacement than about 89% of Yamaha models.
765 mm — taller than about 30% of Yamaha models.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
1,590
1,416
12% above average.
765
793
4% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.534 hp/kg |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight | 534.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 116.9 hp/L |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V4, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,198 cc (73.10 cu in) |
| Power | 140 hp (102.2 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 118.0 Nm (12.0 kgf-m or 87.0 ft.lbs) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 262 kg (577.6 lb) |
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| Seat height | 765 mm (30.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,590 mm (62.6 inches) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5344 hp/kg |
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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.