Yamaha VMX1200 V-Max: history, specs, pictures

**Yamaha VMX1200**
Manufacturer	Yamaha
Also called	VMX12 V-Max, VMX 1200, VMX1200 V-Max, VMX 1200 V-Max
Production	1985 - 2003
Engine	v4, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke	76.0mm x 66.0mm
Top speed	120 mph (160 km/h)
Horse Power	137.05 HP (102.2 KW) @ 8500RPM
Torque	86.89 ft/lbs (117.8 Nm) @ 7500RPM
Fuel system	carburettor. bds35/mikuni
Ignition type	tci
Sparkplug	NGK DPR8EA-9 '85-07
Battery	YUASA YB16AL-A2 '85-07
Transmission	Gear box: 6-speed ; Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) ; Clutch: wet, multi disc ;
Suspension	Rear: coil spring, oil damper left and right
Brakes	Front: dual disc ; Rear: single disc
Front Tire	100/90-v18 61v
Rear Tire	150/90-b15 m/c 74v
Wheelbase	62.6 inches (1590 mm)
Dimensions	L 90.55 inches (2300 mm); W 31.3 inches (795 mm); H 45.67 inches (1160 mm);
Seat height	30.12 inches (765 mm)
Weight	577.61 pounds (262.0 Kg) (dry), 274.0 kg (wet)
Fuel capacity	3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters)
Oil capacity	1.24 Gallon (4.70 Liters)
Fuel consumption	7.35 litres/100 km (13.6 km/l or 32.00 mpg)
Manuals	Service Manual
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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.

"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."

Gentle Giant

A massive machine with a totally-exposed 1200cc V power unit crammed into its 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.