Across 5 covered model years from 1994 to 2003, the Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 577.6 lb (262 kg) to 595.2 lb (270 kg).
Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max is heavier than about 63.5% of 26 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1994, 1995, 2000, 2002, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 577.6 lb (262 kg) to 595.2 lb (270 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,198 cc |
| Torque | 74.5 lb-ft (101 Nm) to 86.9 lb-ft (117.8 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1994 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.79 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.04 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.01 cc / lb to 2.07 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 48.2 lb / 100 cc to 49.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 602.2 lb (273.2 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max weigh?
The source data gives 577.6 lb (262 kg) to 595.2 lb (270 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 63rd percentile for weight among 26 compatible Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max?
A full tank works out to about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) from the listed 3.96 US gal (15 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 757.6 lb (343.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 602.2 lb (273.2 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 602.2 lb (273.2 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4.3% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 12.79 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15.04 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.