1985 Yamaha VMX12 V-Max

Yamaha VMX12 V-Max
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General motorcycle information

Model
Yamaha VMX12 V-Max
Year
1985
Category
Custom / cruiser
Rating

Engine and transmission

Displacement
73.10 cubic inches (1198.0 ccm)
Engine type
V4, 4 stroke
Power
113.5 horsepowers (84.6 kiloWatts) at 8500 RPM
Torque
61.29 pound-foot/lbf-ft (83.10 Nm / 8.47 kgf-m) at 6000 RPM
Compression
10.5:1
Bore x stroke
4.64 x 4.03 inches (76.0 x 66.0 mm)
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Shaft drive (cardan)
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
7.35 litres/100 km, 13.6 km/l or 32.0 mpg
Top speed
-

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Rake (fork angle)
29.0°
Trail
7.26 inches (119.0 mm)
Front suspension travel
8.54 inches (140.0 mm)
Rear suspension travel
6.10 inches (100.0 mm)
Front tyre
110/90-V18
Rear tyre
150/90-V15
Front brake
Double discs
Rear brake
Single disc

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
-
Wet weight
604.1 pounds (274.0 kg)
Seat height
46.7 inches (765 mm)
Wheelbase
97.0 inches (1590 mm)
Overall length
140.3 inches (2300 mm)
Overall width
48.5 inches (795 mm)
Overall height
70.8 inches (1160 mm)
Ground clearance
8.8 inches (145 mm)
Fuel capacity
3.96 gallons (15.0 litres)
Reserve fuel capacity
0.79 gallons (3.0 litres)
Oil capacity
1.24 gallons (4.7 litres)

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