For the 1985 model year, the Yamaha VMX12 V-Max motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 604.1 lb (274 kg).
Yamaha VMX12 V-Max weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine.
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How heavy is the Yamaha VMX12 V-Max?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha VMX12 V-Max is heavier than about 94.2% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha VMX12 V-Max weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 604.1 lb (274 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,198 cc |
| Torque | 61.3 lb-ft (83.1 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
| Carrying capacity | 496 lb (225 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.15 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.98 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 50.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha VMX12 V-Max weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha VMX12 V-Max wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 604.1 lb (274 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Yamaha VMX12 V-Max lighter or heavier than other Yamaha motorcycles?
Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 94.2% of 197 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha VMX12 V-Max?
Based on the supplied 3.96 US gal (15 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Yamaha VMX12 V-Max and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 784.1 lb (355.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much of the Yamaha VMX12 V-Max total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.1% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
How does Yamaha VMX12 V-Max torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 10.15 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Yamaha VMX12 V-Max engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.98 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How much rider and luggage weight can the Yamaha VMX12 V-Max carry?
The available payload figure is 496 lb (225 kg). For real-world use, total rider, passenger and luggage weight should stay within the manufacturer limit for the exact model year.
How far is the Yamaha VMX12 V-Max from the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg), the model is roughly 229.1 lb (103.9 kg) heavier.
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.