Yamaha V MAX (2009)

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The Yamaha V-Max motorcycle, made in 2009, has a four-stroke V-four engine that can produce a maximum power of 147.2 kW/200 hp at 9000 rpm, with maximum torque of 166.8 Nm/17.0 kgf-m at 6500 rpm. It has a five-speed transmission with a shaft final drive and a wet sump lubrication system. The bike has a lightweight diamond-shaped aluminum frame and a swingarm link-type suspension. The front and rear brakes are 2x 320mm discs and a single 280mm disc respectively. The bike has a top speed of 222.4 km/h/138.1 mph and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds. The standing 1/4 mile time is 10.9 seconds, and the fuel capacity is 15 litres / 4.0 US gal. The bike weighs 310 kg/683 lbs, has dimensions of length 2395 mm/94.3 in, width 820 mm/32.3 in, height 1190 mm/46.9 in, and a wheelbase of 1700 mm/66.9 in. The Yamaha V-Max has a seat height of 775 mm / 30.5 in, ground clearance of 140 mm/5.5 in, and a consumption average of 15.6 km/lit. The bike has a rake of 31 degrees, a trail of 148mm/5.8 in, and rides on 120/70 R18 at the front and 200/50 R18 at the rear. It has a quick acceleration between 60-140 km/h which takes only 6.4 seconds.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha V-Max

Year: 2009


Engine: Four stroke, V-four, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 1679 cc / 102.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 90 x 66 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: Mikuni 48mm fuel injection
Ignition: TCI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 147.2 kW / 200 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 166.8 Nm / 17.0 kgf-m @ 6500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple-disc diaphragm spring
Transmission: 5 Speed with slipper clutch
Final Drive: Shaft
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.375 2nd 1.810 3rd 1.400 4th 1.115 5th 0.935

Frame: Aluminium, Diamond-shaped
Front Suspension: 52mm Telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Swingarm Link-type suspension
Rear Wheel Travel: 110 mm / 4.3 in
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 280mm disc
Front Tyre: 120/70 R18
Rear Tyre: 200/50 R18
Rake: 31 degrees
Trail: 148mm / 5.8 in
Dimensions: Length 2395 mm / 94.3 in Width 820 mm / 32.3 in Height 1190 mm / 46.9 in
Wheelbase: 1700 mm / 66.9 in
Seat Height: 775 mm / 30.5 in
Ground Clearance: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Wet Weight: 310 kg / 683 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal
Consumption Average: 15.6 km/lit
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.9 sec
Standing 0 – 100km: 2.7 sec

Standing 0 – 150km: 4.9 sec
Standing 0 – 200km: 8.3 sec
Acceleration 60-100 km/h: 3.1 sec
Acceleration 60-140 km/h: 6.4 sec
Acceleration 100-140 km/h: 3.3 sec
Acceleration 140-180 km/h: 3.2 sec
Top Speed: 222.4 km/h / 138.1 mph

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