Across 4 covered model years from 1996 to 2001, the Yamaha V-Max 1200 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 595.2 lb (270 kg) and dry weights ranging from 577.6 lb (262 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha V-Max 1200 weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Yamaha V-Max 1200?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha V-Max 1200 is lighter than about 50.6% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha V-Max 1200 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 595.2 lb (270 kg) |
| Dry weight | 577.6 lb (262 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,198 cc |
| Power | 102 hp |
| Torque | 74.5 lb-ft (101 Nm) to 87 lb-ft (118 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1996 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 17.14 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.84 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.51 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.07 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.01 cc / lb to 2.07 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 48.2 lb / 100 cc to 49.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha V-Max 1200 weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha V-Max 1200 weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 595.2 lb (270 kg) for wet/running weight and 577.6 lb (262 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Yamaha V-Max 1200 heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 49th percentile among 78 compatible Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Does the Yamaha V-Max 1200 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha V-Max 1200 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.96 US gal (15 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24.6 lb (11.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha V-Max 1200 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 775.2 lb (351.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha V-Max 1200 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 17.14 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 95th percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha V-Max 1200 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 12.51 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15.07 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Yamaha V-Max 1200 have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.01 cc per lb to 2.07 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Yamaha V-Max 1200 compare with the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 5.4 lb (2.4 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.