Yamaha VMX 1200 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha VMX 1200 motorcycle specifications include a 1,198 cc (73.10 cu in) engine, power of 100 hp (73.0 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 258 kg (568.8 lb).

Key specifications

1993Year released
1,198 ccDisplacement
100 hpPower
114.7 Nm @ 6,000 rpmTorque
258 kgDry weight
765 mmSeat height
15 LFuel tank

How the Yamaha VMX 1200 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.

Engine power100 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp

About 88% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 84th percentile across Yamaha models.

Displacement1,198 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 118% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 89th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height765 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 30th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity15 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 15% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 61st percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power84th

100 hp — more powerful than about 84% of Yamaha models with power data.

Displacement89th

1,198 cc — larger displacement than about 89% of Yamaha models.

Seat height30th

765 mm — taller than about 30% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity61st

15 L — larger than about 61% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V4, four-stroke • 1,198 cc • 100 hp
Chassis snapshot

Seat 765 mm
5-speed

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.388 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 387.6 hp/tonne
Specific power 83.5 hp/L

Model information

Year released 1993

Engine specifications

Engine type V4, four-stroke
Displacement 1,198 cc (73.10 cu in)
Power 100 hp (73.0 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
Torque 114.7 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.6 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
Valves per cylinder 4

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 258 kg (568.8 lb)
Seat height 765 mm (30.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 15.00 L (3.96 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.3876 hp/kg

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.