The Yamaha VMAX motorcycle specifications include a 1,679 cc (102.45 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 310 kg (683.4 lb).
Key specifications
2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020Model years
1,679 ccDisplacement
166.8 NmTorque
310 kgWet weight
775 mmSeat height
15 LFuel tank
1,700 mmWheelbase
140 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20092010201120122013201420162017201820192020
Year-specific specification changes
The 2009 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Displacement
20111671.6 cc (102.00 cu in)
201320181671.6 cc (102.00 cu in)
Frame
2011Lightweight aluminum chassis puts the engine low and forward for mass centralization
2012Lightweight aluminum
2013Aluminum
2014Aluminium, Diamond Shaped
2017Aluminium, Diamond Shaped
20182020Cast aluminium, Diamond Shaped
Front brakes
2010Double disc. Wave-type discs; radial mount 6-piston calipers, Brembo® radial pump master cylinder
20132014Double disc. ABS. Six-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
20162020Double disc. Six-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Front suspension
2010202052mm telescopic cartridge fork w/oxidized titanium coating. Fully adjustable preload, compression and rebound
Front tire
2011120/70-18
20132017120/70-18
Fuel system
20102019Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
2020Injection. Downdraft four-bore fuel injection with YCC-I® intake technology and YCC-T® fly-by-wire throttle
Rear brakes
2010Single disc. Wave-type disc, single-piston caliper and Brembo® master cylinder
20132014Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper.
20162020Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
Rear suspension
20102020Single shock w/remote reservoir and remote adjustable for preload, compression and rebound
Rear tire
2011200/50-18
20132017200/50-18
Torque
20112012166.8 Nm (17.0 kgf-m or 123.0 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm
20142020167.0 Nm (17.0 kgf-m or 123.2 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm
Wet weight
20102011309.8 kg (683 lb)
20132017309.8 kg (683 lb)
20182020289.4 kg (638 lb)
Wheelbase
201020111,699 mm (66.9 inches)
201320161,699 mm (66.9 inches)
Clutch
2010Multiplate slipper clutch
2011Slipper clutch
20182020Multiplate slipper clutch
Front wheel travel
20102011119 mm (4.7 inches)
20132016119 mm (4.7 inches)
Fuel capacity
2010202015.14 L (4.00 US gal)
Ignition
20102020TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Overall height
201020121,189 mm (46.8 inches)
201320201,191 mm (46.9 inches)
Rear wheel travel
20142016148 mm (5.8 inches)
Trail
20102020147 mm (5.8 inches)
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
V4, four-stroke • 1,679 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,700 mmSeat 775 mmClearance 140 mm
5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 120/70-R18 front / 200/50-R18 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-R18 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 200/50-R18 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.36:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V4, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,679 cc (102.45 cu in) |
| Torque | 166.8 Nm (17.0 kgf-m or 123.0 ft.lbs) |
| 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) |
| Ignition | T.C.I. |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple-disc diaphragm spring |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Aluminium, diamond-shaped |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks, Æ 52 mm |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm (Link-type suspension) |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rake | 31.0° |
| Trail | 148 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) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 775 mm (30.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,395 mm (94.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,190 mm (46.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,700 mm (66.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 L (3.96 US gal) |
|---|
Other specifications
| Color options | Solar black |
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