Yamaha VMX V-Max 1730th Anniversary Special Edition

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Yamaha VMX V-Max 1730th Anniversary Special Edition
Manufacturer
Production 2015
Engine
Four stroke, V-four, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Compression ratio 11.3:1
Top Speed 222.4 km/h / 138.1 mph
Ignition TCI
Transmission 5 Speed with slipper clutch
Frame Aluminum, Diamond-shaped
Suspension Front: 52mm Telescopic forks
Rear: Swingarm Link-type suspension
Brakes Front: 2x 320mm discs
Rear: Single 280mm disc
Front Tire 120/70 R18
Rear Tire 200/50 R18
Wheelbase 1700 mm / 66.9 in
Seat Height 775 mm / 30.5 in
Weight 310 kg / 683 lbs (wet)
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Fuel Capacity 15 Liters / 4.0 US gal
Manuals Service Manual


It could reach a top speed of 222.4 km/h / 138.1 mph.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, V-four, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.. The engine featured a 11.3:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Wet, multiple-disc diaphragm spring.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/70 R18 front tire and a 200/50 R18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 320mm discs in the front and a Single 280mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 52mm Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm Link-type suspension. The VMX V-Max 1730th Anniversary Special Edition was fitted with a 15 Liters / 4.0 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1700 mm / 66.9 in long.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Yamaha VMX V-Max Carbon 30th Anniversary Special Edition










Yamaha celebrates 30 years of VMAX with carbon version

A new VMAX Carbon model has been added to the range to celebrate 30 years since the famous bike first appeared.

The Carbon model is based on the current 1679cc, 200bhp V4 model but comes with carbon fibre fuel tank cover, front and rear mudguards and side covers but also has upswept Akrapovic slip-on exhaust silencers.


Make Model Yamaha VMX V-Max Carbon 30th Anniversary Special Edition
Year 2015
Engine Type Four stroke, V-four, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Displacement 1679 cc / 102.4 cu-in
Bore X Stroke 90 x 66 mm
Cooling System Liquid cooled
Compression 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 Aluminum, 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 Tire 120/70 R18
Rear Tire 200/50 R18
Rake 31°
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 Liters / 4.0 US gal
Consumption Average 15.6 km/lit
Standing ¼ 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