Yamaha VMAX
- Production years
- 2017–2020
- Brand
- Yamaha
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YAMAHA VMAX (2016-2020)
Selected year: 2020
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 1,679 cm³
- Power
- 200 hp (149 kW) at 9,000 rpm
- Wet weight
- 289.4 kg
- Seat height
- 775 mm
Overview
The 2020 Yamaha VMAX is a cruiser from a model family produced from 2017 through 2020. Its 1,679.0 cm³ liquid-cooled, four-stroke V-four produces 200 hp (149 kW) and 167.0 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm; wet weight is 289.4 kg.
The 775 mm seat height gives a useful sense of the bike’s fit, while its 289.4 kg wet weight takes effort to manage at low speeds. The 15.1-liter tank and 8.7 L/100 km fuel consumption work out to about 174 km per full tank. Front and rear suspension adjustments cover preload, compression, and rebound, allowing riders to tune both ends.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Bore x stroke
- 90.0 x 66.0 mm
- Engine capacity
- 1,679 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 11.3:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Engine type
- V four, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Ignition
- TCI
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
- Oil capacity
- 5.9 L
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Co2 emissions
- 202 g/km CO₂
- Fuel consumption
- 8.7 L/100 km
- Power
- 200 hp (149 kW) at 9,000 rpm
- Power weight ratio
- 0.7602 HP/kg (dry)
- Torque
- 167 Nm at 6,500 rpm
- Clutch
- Multiplate slipper clutch
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Gearbox
- Manual 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Dry weight
- 263.1 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 15.1 L
- Ground clearance
- 140 mm
- Overall height
- 1,191 mm
- Overall length
- 2,395 mm
- Overall width
- 820 mm
- Seat height
- 775 mm
- Wet weight
- 289.4 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,700 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- Cast aluminium, Diamond Shaped
- Front suspension
- 52mm telescopic cartridge fork w/oxidized titanium coating. Fully adjustable preload, compression and rebound
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rake
- 31.0°
- Rear suspension
- Single shock w/remote reservoir and remote adjustable for preload, compression and rebound
- Rear wheel travel
- 110 mm
- Trail
- 147 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Six-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-R18
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 298 mm
- Rear tyre
- 200/50-R18
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Colours
- Matte Raven Black
- Warranty
- 12
Model years
2018
Wet weight: 309.8 kg → 289.4 kg
2019
Engine capacity: 1,671.6 cm³ → 1,679 cm³
| Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 1,671.6 cm³ | 1,671.6 cm³ | 1,679 cm³ | 1,679 cm³ |
| Power | 200 hp (149 kW) | 200 hp (149 kW) | 200 hp (149 kW) | 200 hp (149 kW) |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 167 Nm | 167 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Wet weight | 309.8 kg | 289.4 kg | 289.4 kg | 289.4 kg |
| Seat height | 775 mm | 775 mm | 775 mm | 775 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.1 L | 15.1 L | 15.1 L | 15.1 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Shaft final drive
It eliminates the chain cleaning and adjustment that chain-driven bikes require.
Slipper clutch
It helps calm the rear wheel during hard downshifts.
Adjustable suspension
Preload, compression, and rebound adjustments are available at both ends for tuning the ride.
Things to consider
Substantial wet weight
At 289.4 kg, the VMAX can demand more effort during parking and other low-speed maneuvers.
Limited tank range
The calculated range is about 174 km, so longer rides may require more frequent fuel stops.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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Estimated from your height: 79 cm
How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Both feet likely flat
You should have a stable stance at a stop, although seat width and suspension setup still matter.
Seat height
775 mm
Approx. loaded height
745 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 15.1 L at 8.7 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
174 km
With 10% reserve
156 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
What is the engine capacity of the 2020 Yamaha VMAX?
It has a 1,679.0 cm³, four-stroke V-four engine.
How much power and torque does the 2020 Yamaha VMAX make?
It produces 200 hp (149 kW) and 167.0 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm.
How far can the Yamaha VMAX travel on a full tank?
Its calculated range on a 15.1-liter tank is about 174 km.
What is the wet weight and seat height of the 2020 Yamaha VMAX?
Wet weight is 289.4 kg, and seat height is 775 mm.
