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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} V-Max: history, specs, pictures}} | ||
{{Infobox Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = Yamaha VMX1200 | |name = '''Yamaha VMX1200''' | ||
|image = [[File:1985 Yamaha VMX1200 V-max in red.jpg|frameless]] | |image = [[File:1985 Yamaha VMX1200 V-max in red.jpg|frameless]] | ||
|aka = V-Max | |aka = VMX12 V-Max, VMX 1200, VMX1200 V-Max, VMX 1200 V-Max | ||
|manufacturer = [[Yamaha]] | |manufacturer = [[Yamaha]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 1985 - 2003 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = | ||
|engine = | |engine = v4, four-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = 76.0mm x 66.0mm | ||
|compression = | |compression = | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = 120 mph (160 km/h) | ||
|power = | |power = 137.05 HP (102.2 KW) @ 8500RPM | ||
|torque = | |torque = 86.89 ft/lbs (117.8 Nm) @ 7500RPM | ||
|ignition = | |fuel_system = carburettor. bds35/mikuni | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|DPR8EA-9}} '85-07 | |ignition = tci | ||
|battery = {{battery|YB16AL-A2}} '85-07 | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK DPR8EA-9}} '85-07 | ||
|transmission = | |battery = {{battery|YUASA YB16AL-A2}} '85-07 | ||
|frame = | |transmission = Gear box: 6-speed <br> | ||
|suspension = | Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br> | ||
|brakes = | Clutch: wet, multi disc <br> | ||
|front_tire = {{tire| | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|150/90- | |frame = | ||
|rake_trail = | |suspension =Rear: [[coil]] spring, oil [[damper]] left and right | ||
|wheelbase = | |brakes =Front: dual disc <br>Rear: single disc | ||
|length = | |front_tire = {{tire|100/90-v18 61v}} | ||
|width = | |rear_tire = {{tire|150/90-b15 m/c 74v}} | ||
|height = | |rake_trail = | ||
|seat_height = | |wheelbase = 62.6 inches (1590 mm) | ||
|dry_weight = | |length = 90.55 inches (2300 mm) | ||
|wet_weight = | |width = 31.3 inches (795 mm) | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |height = 45.67 inches (1160 mm) | ||
|oil_capacity = | |seat_height = 30.12 inches (765 mm) | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |dry_weight = 577.61 pounds (262.0 Kg) | ||
|turning_radius = | |wet_weight = 274.0 kg | ||
|related = | |fuel_capacity = 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) | ||
|competition = | |oil_capacity = 1.24 Gallon (4.70 Liters) | ||
|fuel_consumption = 7.35 litres/100 km (13.6 km/l or 32.00 mpg) | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = | |||
|competition = | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''[[Yamaha]] VMX1200 V-Max''' was a v4, [[four-stroke]] muscle bike produced by [[Yamaha]] between 1985 and 2003. It could reach a top speed of 120 mph (160 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 86.89 ft/lbs (117.8 Nm) @ 7500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 137.05 HP (102.2 KW) @ 8500 RPM. | |||
==Overview== | |||
The '''Yamaha V-Max''' was originally designed for the United States, though it achieved surprising success when it was imported to France in 1986. It immediately became the favorite bike of the rich and famous along the Cote d 'Azur. | The '''Yamaha V-Max''' was originally designed for the United States, though it achieved surprising success when it was imported to France in 1986. It immediately became the favorite bike of the rich and famous along the Cote d 'Azur. | ||
=="Urban Dragster"== | |||
==="Urban Dragster"=== | |||
Style is what the V-Max is all about, with its huge aluminum air scoops feeding its quadruple carburetors and its instruments mounted atop its gas tank. It looks dangerous while retaining a high-class appearance. An "urban dragster" the v-Max combines a wide range of seemingly incompatible qualities. "Awesome" is the word for this liquid-cooled V-4, V-boost, 145 hp power cruiser, fondly called "Mr. Max." | Style is what the V-Max is all about, with its huge aluminum air scoops feeding its quadruple carburetors and its instruments mounted atop its gas tank. It looks dangerous while retaining a high-class appearance. An "urban dragster" the v-Max combines a wide range of seemingly incompatible qualities. "Awesome" is the word for this liquid-cooled V-4, V-boost, 145 hp power cruiser, fondly called "Mr. Max." | ||
==Gentle Giant== | ===Gentle Giant=== | ||
A massive machine with a totally-exposed 1200cc V power unit crammed into its [[cradle frame|double-cradle frame]], the V-Max leaps away from traffic signals with a satisfying squeal from its fat rear tire. But it's also a refined street cruiser with astounding fifth-speed flexibility at low revolutions. Further evidence that the V-Max is a gentle giant: even at full bore, the rumble of its two huge chromed tail pipes is far from ear splitting. In these days of low overall speed limits, the VMax has created a new style of superbike, a real leisure machine whose raw power is tamed by all the finesse that modern engineering can provide. | A massive machine with a totally-exposed 1200cc V power unit crammed into its [[cradle frame|double-cradle frame]], the V-Max leaps away from traffic signals with a satisfying squeal from its fat rear tire. But it's also a refined street cruiser with astounding fifth-speed flexibility at low revolutions. Further evidence that the V-Max is a gentle giant: even at full bore, the rumble of its two huge chromed tail pipes is far from ear splitting. In these days of low overall speed limits, the VMax has created a new style of superbike, a real leisure machine whose raw power is tamed by all the finesse that modern engineering can provide. | ||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a [[liquid cooled]] v4, four-stroke. A 76.0mm [[bore]] x 66.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 1198.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin [[cam]] (dohc). | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multi disc. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 100/90-v18 61v front [[tire]] and a 150/90-b15 m/c 74v rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The VMX1200 V-Max was fitted with a 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 577.61 pounds (262.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 62.6 inches (1590 mm) long. | |||
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==In Media== | ==In Media== | ||
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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-flash-2#yamaha-vmx1200 The Flash] | * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-flash-2#yamaha-vmx1200 The Flash] | ||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/36-quai-des-orfevres#yamaha-vmx1200 36 quai des orfèvres] | * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/36-quai-des-orfevres#yamaha-vmx1200 36 quai des orfèvres] | ||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/bolshaya-igra-2#yamaha-vmax-2 Bolshaya igra] | |||
==See Also== | |||
[[ | *[[Yamaha ‘Leather’ V-Max Concept]] | ||
==Sources== | |||
*http://www.vmaxoutlaw.com | |||
*http://www.yamaha.com | |||
*http://www.yamaha-motor.com/products/units.asp?lid=2&lc=mcy&cid=4&mid=23 | |||
*http://www.madmax.com | |||
*http://www.vmaxxers.net | |||
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