The Yamaha V-Max Hermes motorcycle specifications include a 1671.6 cc (102.00 cu in) engine, power of 200 hp (146.0 kW) @ 9,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 310 kg (683.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha V-Max Hermes 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 275% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 99th percentile across Yamaha models.
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.
200 hp — more powerful than about 99% of Yamaha models with power data.
1,672 cc — larger displacement than about 97% of Yamaha models.
310 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.
1,189
1,172
Close to average.
1,699
1,416
20% above average.
775
793
Close to average.
140
181
23% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-R18 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 200/50-R18 |
| Engine oil capacity | 5.90 L (6.23 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 174 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.645 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 645.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 119.6 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.36:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Category | Prototype / concept model |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V4, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1671.6 cc (102.00 cu in) |
| Power | 200 hp (146.0 kW) @ 9,000 rpm |
| Torque | 166.8 Nm (17.0 kgf-m or 123.0 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm |
| 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 control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Oil capacity | 5.90 L (6.23 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, slipper, cable operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 52mm telescopic cartridge fork w/oxidized titanium coating. Fully adjustable preload, compression and rebound |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Monoshock w/remote reservoir and remote adjustable for preload, compression and rebound |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rake | 31.0° |
| Trail | 147 mm (5.8 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-R18 |
| Rear tire | 200/50-R18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 310 kg (683.4 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 283 kg (623.9 lb) |
| Seat height | 775 mm (30.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,395 mm (94.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,189 mm (46.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,699 mm (66.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
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) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.7067 hp/kg |
|---|
Other specifications
| Color options | Gray/brown. |
|---|---|
| Seat | 2 person seat |
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