Yamaha VMax 1600
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| Yamaha VMax 1600 | |
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| Also called | VMAX |
| Production | 2009 - 2018 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | v4, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 90.0mm x 66.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Horsepower | 195.79 HP (146.0 KW) @ 9000RPM |
| Torque | 123.18 ft/lbs (167.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM |
| Ignition | tci: transistor controlled ignition |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Suspension | Front: 52mm telescopic cartridge fork w/oxidized titanium coating. fully adjustable preload, compression and rebound Rear: single shock w/remote reservoir and remote adjustable for preload, compression and rebound |
| Brakes | Front: double disc. six-piston calipers. radially mounted. Rear: single disc. single-piston caliper. |
| Front Tire | 120/70-r18 |
| Rear Tire | 200/50-r18 |
| Wheelbase | 66.93 inches (1700 mm) |
| Length | 94.29 inches (2395 mm) |
| Width | 32.28 inches (820 mm) |
| Height | 46.89 inches (1191 mm) |
| Seat Height | 30.51 inches (775 mm) |
| Weight | 289.4 kg (wet) |
| Oil Capacity | 1.56 Gallon (5.90 Liters) |
| Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.71 liters/100 km (11.5 km/l or 27.01 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Yamaha VMAX was a v4, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 2009 and 2018. Max torque was 123.18 ft/lbs (167.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 195.79 HP (146.0 KW) @ 9000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled v4, four-stroke. A 90.0mm bore x 66.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1671.6 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 multiplate slipper clutch.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70-r18 front tire and a 200/50-r18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. six-piston calipers. radially mounted. in the front and a single disc. single-piston caliper. in the rear. The front suspension was a 52mm telescopic cartridge fork w/oxidized titanium coating. fully adjustable preload, compression and rebound while the rear was equipped with a single shock w/remote reservoir and remote adjustable for preload, compression and rebound. The VMAX was fitted with a 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 66.93 inches (1700 mm) long.
2011 Yamaha VMAX[edit | edit source]
The happy marriage of cruiser-derived looks and comfort and sport bike-inspired technology, the 2011 MY VMAX raises the bar in the powercruiser segment, with a top-notch aluminum chassis and fully-adjustable suspensions, complemented by a fearsome 1679cc V4 power plant with chip-controlled ignition and fly-by-wire throttle for precise acceleration and power delivery.
MotoGP-derived brake components are standard equipment for this beast, while state-of-the art OLED dash instrumentation makes everything look even cooler, especially as it it paired with an analog tacho and digital speedometer. If anything, you need a lot of nerve to master the 2011 MY VMAX, as it is not a bike intended for novice and inexperienced riders.
2012 Yamaha VMAX[edit | edit source]
VMAX is one of the most powerful, beastly muscle bikes in existence, a V4 motorcycle designed to run against supersport machines, but retaining all the nifty features and comfort of a cruiser. Laden with the most advanced technologies, the VMAX offers unrivaled performance, sheer power and a huge amount of thrill. From the electronically-controlled throttle and intake to the precise acceleration provided by the fly-by-wire and top-notch injection to the exceptional braking, the VMAX still has a lot of surprises in store.
Sport-grade adjustable suspensions offer the best performance for all types of roads and riding styles, no matter whether a passenger is present or not. An OLED multi-function display offers critical riding data, along with the classic, analog tacho, for easy readings. If “beastly” is one of the characters among your requirements when it comes to a new bike, the 2012 MY VMAX is eager to prove its nature.
2013 Yamaha VMAX[edit | edit source]
The 2012 Yamaha VMAX is all power and brains, in equal parts, a monstrously-nimble bike created for the experienced riders looking for a cruiser capable to offer the extreme performance. Laden with the most advanced technologies, the VMAX offers unrivaled performance, sheer power and a huge amount of thrill.
Electronically-controlled throttle and intake offer precise, predictable acceleration, coupled with the lag-free fly-by-wire system and top-notch injection one. With race-specced exceptional braking, the VMAX still has a lot of surprises in store. Sport-grade adjustable suspensions offer the best performance for all types of roads and riding styles, no matter whether a passenger is present or not.
An OLED multi-function display offers critical riding data, along with the classic, analog tacho, for easy readings. If “beastly” is one of the characters among your requirements when it comes to a new bike, the 2012 VMAX is eager to prove its savage nature.
2014 Yamaha VMAX[edit | edit source]
The 2013 Yamaha VMAX carries of the mighty heritage of the series and is a magnificent display of brains and brawn mixed together into a surprisingly thrilling machine. With cruiser ergonomics and a comfort-focused design, the new VMAX brings in the awesome power of the sport bikes, only now gushing from the icon 4V engine. With a premium, lightweight aluminum frame and centralized mass, the 2013 Yamaha VMAX enjoys liberal use of the sportbike technology: slipper clutch, wave rotors, ABS and full suspension adjustability for great handling.
Chip-controlled throttle and intake provide precise acceleration and optimal fuel economy, allowing the riders to enjoy both the awesome pulling force through slow mountain turns and the asphalt-crushing might thrust for blazing highway races. The 2013 VMAX also uses premium Brembo brakes with monoblock 6-piston calipers and a 3-position ABS.
2015 Yamaha VMAX[edit | edit source]
The 2015 MY Yamaha VMAX offers the same raw and awe-inspiring power and thrust as its predecessors. The liquid-cooled, 1679cc V4 produces enough power to make this heavy-weight climb steep mountain roads with ease, and enough acceleration to blast past other vehicles at motorway speeds.
All its technologies and features are derived from the Yamaha sportbike family, such as a slipper clutch, wave-style brake discs, ABS and fully adjustable suspension. All this and more is tightly packed in a class-leading lightweight aluminum chassis, with a low center of gravity for improved handling in tight bends.
2016 Yamaha VMAX[edit | edit source]
The ultimate power cruiser delivers unmatched performance from its 65-degree, four-valves-per-cylinder, 1679cc V4—plenty of eye-opening, controllable acceleration from a compact engine that looks as powerful as it is. Downdraft four-bore fuel injection with YCC-I intake technology and YCC-T fly-by-wire throttle provide awesome acceleration throughout the broad powerband.