The Yamaha V-Max motorcycle specifications include a 1,198 cc (73.10 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 280 kg (617.3 lb).
Key specifications
The 1999 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha V-Max 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 118% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 89th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 50% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 87th percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 30th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 15% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 61st 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.
1,198 cc — larger displacement than about 89% of Yamaha models.
280 kg — heavier than about 87% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 13%.
765 mm — taller than about 30% of Yamaha models.
15 L — larger than about 61% 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.
1,590
1,416
12% above average.
765
793
4% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/90-V18 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 150/90-V15 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 188 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.15:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V4, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,198 cc (73.10 cu in) |
| Torque | 101.0 Nm (10.3 kgf-m or 74.5 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 76.0 x 66 mm (3.0 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
|---|---|
| Rear wheel travel | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 110/90-V18 |
| Rear tire | 150/90-V15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 280 kg (617.3 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 765 mm (30.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,590 mm (62.6 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 L (3.96 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 8.00 L/100 km (12.5 km/l or 29.40 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 185.6 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 213.0 km/h (132.4 mph) |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.10 seconds |
| 60–140 km/h | 10.10 seconds |
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.