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
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.
About 88% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 84th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 118% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 89th 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.
100 hp — more powerful than about 84% of Yamaha models with power data.
1,198 cc — larger displacement than about 89% of Yamaha models.
765 mm — taller than about 30% of Yamaha models.
15 L — larger than about 61% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.388 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 387.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 83.5 hp/L |
Model information
| Year released | 1993 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V4, four-stroke |
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| 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 |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 258 kg (568.8 lb) |
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| Seat height | 765 mm (30.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 L (3.96 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3876 hp/kg |
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