Yamaha V MAX (1984-87)

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The Yamaha V-Max motorcycle was produced from 1984-87 and had a four-stroke V-four DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder. Its engine had a 1198cc capacity and a compression ratio of 10.5:1. The induction system used four 35mm Mikuni BDS35 carburetors, and the ignition system was CDI. The motorcycle could produce 145 hp/108 kW at 9000 rpm and 12.4 kgf-m/89.6 lb-ft of torque at 7500 rpm. The transmission system had five speeds, and the final drive was shaft. The motorcycle had a double cradle steel tube frame and 40mm Kayaba forks for front suspension. The rear suspension consisted of dual Kayaba shocks that were adjustable for preload damping. The motorcycle used a wet, multi-disc clutch and had front and rear brakes with two-piston calipers. Its front tire was 110/90-18, and its rear tire was 150/90-15. The motorcycle had a 29-degree rake, a 119mm trail, a 1590mm wheelbase, a 765mm seat height, and 145mm ground clearance. Its dry weight was 254 kg/560 lbs, and its wet weight was 274 kg/604 lbs. The motorcycle had a fuel capacity of 15 liters/3.9 US gallons and an average consumption of 39 mpg. Its maximum speed was 146 mph/235 km/h, and it could complete a standing quarter-mile in 10.8 sec/125 mph or 200 km/h. Its braking distances from 60-0 and 100-0 km/h were not provided.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha V-Max

Year: 1984 – 87


Engine: Four stroke, V-four, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 1198 cc / 73.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 76 66 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Induction: 4x 35mm Mikuni BDS35 carburetor
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 145 hp / 108 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 12.4 kgf-m / 89.6 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi disc
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Frame: Double cradle steel tube
Front Suspension: 40mm Kayaba forks, Air pressure

Front Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Rear Suspension: Dual Kayaba shocks, adjustable for preload damping.
Rear Wheel Travel: 100 mm / 3.9in
Front Brakes: 2x 298mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/90-18
Rear Tyre: 150/90-15
Rake: 29 degrees
Trail: 119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheelbase: 1590 mm / 65.6 in
Seat height: 765 mm / 30.1 in
Ground Clearance: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Dry Weight: 254 kg / 560 lbs
Wet Weight: 274 kg / 604 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal
Consumption Average: 39 mpg
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: – / 36.5 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.8 sec / 125mph 200 km/h
Top Speed: 146 mph / 235 km/h

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