Yamaha VMX1200 V-Max: history, specs, pictures

**Yamaha VMX1200**
	Yamaha VMX1200
Manufacturer	Yamaha
Also called	VMX12 V-Max, VMX 1200, VMX1200 V-Max, VMX 1200 V-Max
Production	1985 - 2003
Class	Cruiser
Engine	v4, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke	76.0mm x 66.0mm
Top Speed	120 mph (160 km/h)
Horsepower	137.05 HP (102.2 KW) @ 8500RPM
Torque	86.89 ft/lbs (117.8 Nm) @ 7500RPM
Fuel System	carburetor. bds35/mikuni
Air Filter	K&N YA-1285 `85-07
Ignition	tci
Spark Plug	NGK DPR8EA-9 '85-07
Battery	YUASA YB16AL-A2 '85-07
Transmission	Gear box: 5-speed ; Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) ; Clutch: wet, multi disc ;
Final Drive	Shaft
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)
Length	90.55 inches (2300 mm)
Width	31.3 inches (795 mm)
Height	45.67 inches (1160 mm)
Seat Height	30.12 inches (765 mm)
Weight	577.61 pounds (262.0 Kg) (dry), 274.0 kg (wet)
Oil Capacity	1.24 Gallon (4.70 Liters)
Oil Filter	K&N KN-303
Recommended Oil	Yamalube 10w-40
Fuel Capacity	3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters)
Fuel Consumption	7.35 liters/100 km (13.6 km/l or 32.00 mpg)
Related	Yamaha FSX700 Fazer; Yamaha FSX750 Fazer
Competition	Kawasaki ZX1100A; Honda CB1100F; Honda VF1100C; Suzuki GS1100ES; Suzuki GV1200
Manuals	Service Manual

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[edit | edit source]

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"[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multi disc.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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.

DPR8EA-9
Yamaha V-Max, Vmax, VMX1200
1198cc, V4
Liquid cooled
Debutted in Las Vegas in 1984
The engine was originally based on the Yamaha XVZ12 Venture

1985[edit | edit source]

1985 Yamaha VMX1200 V-max in red

1985 Yamaha VMX1200 V-max

1986[edit | edit source]

1986 Yamaha V-Max in Black/Red
1986 Yamaha V-Max in Black/Red
1986 Yamaha V-Max in Black/Red
1986 Yamaha V-Max in Black/Red

1988[edit | edit source]

1988 Yamaha V Max in Red
1988 Yamaha V Max in Red
1988 Yamaha V Max in Red
1988 Yamaha V Max in Red
1988 Yamaha V Max in Red

1991[edit | edit source]

1991 Yamaha Vmax in Black
1991 Yamaha Vmax in Black
1991 Yamaha Vmax in Black
1991 Yamaha Vmax in Black

1992[edit | edit source]

1992 Yamaha Vmax in Silver
1992 Yamaha Vmax in Silver
1992 Yamaha Vmax in Silver
1992 Yamaha Vmax in Silver
1992 Yamaha Vmax in Silver
1992 Yamaha Vmax in Silver
1992 Yamaha Vmax in Silver
1992 Yamaha Vmax in Silver
1992 Yamaha Vmax in Silver
1992 Yamaha Vmax in Silver
1992 Yamaha Vmax in Silver
1992 Yamaha Vmax in Silver

1993[edit | edit source]

1993 Yamaha Vmax in Blue
1993 Yamaha Vmax in Blue
1993 Yamaha Vmax in Blue

1995[edit | edit source]

1995 Yamaha V-MAX in Red
1995 Yamaha V-MAX in Red
1995 Yamaha V-MAX in Red
1995 Yamaha V-MAX in Red
1995 Yamaha V-MAX in Red
1995 Yamaha V-MAX in Red
1995 Yamaha V-MAX in Red
1995 Yamaha V-MAX in Red
1995 Yamaha V-MAX in Red
1995 Yamaha VMax in Red
1995 Yamaha VMax in Red
1995 Yamaha VMax in Red
1995 Yamaha VMax in Red

1996[edit | edit source]

1996 Yamaha VMax (VMX12) in Black
1996 Yamaha VMax (VMX12) in Black
1996 Yamaha VMax (VMX12) in Black
1996 Yamaha V MAX in Black
1996 Yamaha V MAX in Black
1996 Yamaha V MAX in Black
1996 Yamaha V MAX in Black

1997[edit | edit source]

1997 Yamaha V-MAX in Gray
1997 Yamaha V-MAX in Gray
1997 Yamaha V-MAX in Gray
1997 Yamaha V-MAX in Gray
1997 Yamaha V-Max in Silver
1997 Yamaha V-Max in Silver
1997 Yamaha V-Max in Silver

1998[edit | edit source]

1998 Yamaha VMax in Black
1998 Yamaha VMax in Black

1999[edit | edit source]

1999 Yamaha V-Max in Black
1999 Yamaha V-Max in Black
1999 Yamaha V-Max in Black
1999 Yamaha VMax in Black
1999 Yamaha VMax in Black
1999 Yamaha VMax in Black
1999 Yamaha VMax in Black
1999 Yamaha VMax in Black
1999 Yamaha VMax in Black

2000[edit | edit source]

2000 Yamaha Vmax in Black
2000 Yamaha Vmax in Black
2000 Yamaha Vmax in Black
2000 Yamaha Vmax in Black
2000 Yamaha Vmax in Black

2001[edit | edit source]

2001 Yamaha Vmax

2004[edit | edit source]

2004 Yamaha V-max in Black

2005[edit | edit source]

2005 Yamaha V-Max 20th Anniversary Edition in Red
2005 Yamaha V-Max 20th Anniversary Edition in Red
2005 Yamaha V-Max 20th Anniversary Edition in Red
2005 Yamaha V-Max 20th Anniversary Edition in Red
2005 Yamaha V-Max 20th Anniversary Edition in Red
2005 Yamaha V-Max 20th Anniversary Edition in Red

2006[edit | edit source]

2006 Yamaha V-Max in Onyx with shift red flames

In Media[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.

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