Across 11 covered model years from 2009 to 2020, the Yamaha VMAX motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 638 lb (289.4 kg) to 683.4 lb (310 kg).
Yamaha VMAX 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 VMAX?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha VMAX is heavier than about 69.9% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha VMAX weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 638 lb (289.4 kg) to 683.4 lb (310 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,671.6 cc to 1,679 cc |
| Power | 200 hp |
| Torque | 123 lb-ft (166.8 Nm) to 123.2 lb-ft (167 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4 US gal (15.14 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2009 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 | 29.26 hp / 100 lb to 29.28 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 3.41 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 18 lb-ft / 100 lb to 19.31 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.45 cc / lb to 2.63 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 38 lb / 100 cc to 40.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.6% to 3.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha VMAX weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha VMAX ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 638 lb (289.4 kg) to 683.4 lb (310 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha VMAX heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 70th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha VMAX weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Yamaha VMAX fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4 US gal (15.14 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 24.9 lb (11.3 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha VMAX with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 863 lb (391.4 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha VMAX have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 29.26 hp per 100 lb to 29.28 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 98th percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha VMAX torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 18 lb-ft per 100 lb to 19.31 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Yamaha VMAX have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.45 cc per lb to 2.63 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Yamaha VMAX compare with the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 82.3 lb (37.4 kg) heavier 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.