Yamaha V-Max 1200: review, history, specs

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Class: power cruiser

Production: 1985-2007

Successor: Yamaha V-Max 1700

Models
Yamaha V-Max 1200

(North America, Europe)

1985-1986

Yamaha V-Max 1200

(North America. Europe, Japan)

1987-1992

Yamaha V-Max 1200

(North America. Europe, Japan, South Africa)

1993-2007

Yamaha V-Max 1200 (1985-1986)
Yamaha V-Max 1200 (1987-1992)
Yamaha V-Max 1200 (1993-2007)

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1985 North America Name: Yamaha V-Max 1200

Code: 1FK, 1GR, 1JH

1986 North America, Europe Name: Yamaha V-Max 1200

Code: 1UR, 1UT, 1VM, 2EN

1987 Europe Name: Yamaha V-Max 1200

Code: 2LT

1988 North America, Europe Name: Yamaha V-Max 1200

Code: 2EN, 2LT, 2WE, 2WF

1989 North America, Europe Name: Yamaha V-Max 1200

Code: 3JP1, 3JP2, 3JP3, 3LR1

1990 North America, Europe, Japan Name: Yamaha V-Max 1200

Code: 3JP4, 3JP5, 3LR2, 3UF1

1991 North America, Europe, Japan Name: Yamaha V-Max 1200

Code: 3JP7, 3JP8, 3LR3, 3LR4, 3UF2

1992 North America, Europe Name: Yamaha V-Max 1200

Code: 3JP9, 3JPA, 3LR5, 3LR6, 3LR7

1993 North America, Europe, Japan Name: Yamaha V-Max 1200

Code: 3JPB, 3JPC, 3JPD, 3LR8, 3LR9, 3UF3

1994 North America Name: Yamaha V-Max 1200

Code: 3JPE, 3JPF, 3JPG

1995 North America Name: Yamaha V-Max 1200

Code: 3JPH, 3JPJ, 3JPK

1996 North America, Europe, Japan Name: Yamaha V-Max 1200

Code: 3JPL, 3JPM, 3JPN, 3LRA, 3UF4

1997 North America, Europe Name: Yamaha V-Max 1200

Code: 3JPR, 3JPS, 3JPT, 3LRB

1998 North America, Japan Name: Yamaha V-Max 1200

Code: 3JPU, 3JPV, 3JPW, 3UF5

1999 North America, Europe, Japan Name: Yamaha V-Max 1200

Code: 3JPX, 3JPY, 5GK1, 3LRC, 3UF6

2000 North America Name: Yamaha V-Max 1200

Code: 5GK2, 5GK3, 5GK4

2001 North America, Europe, South Africa Name: Yamaha V-Max 1200

Code: 3LRD, 5GK5, 5GK6, 5GK7, 5GK8

2002 North America, South Africa Name: Yamaha V-Max 1200

Code: 5GK9, 5GKA, 5GKB, 5GKF

2003 North America, South Africa Name: Yamaha V-Max 1200

Code: 5GKC, 5GKD, 5GKE, 5GKG, 5GKH

2004 North America, South Africa Name: Yamaha V-Max 1200

Code: 5GKL, 5GKM, 5GKN, 5GKP

2005 North America, South Africa Name: Yamaha V-Max 1200

Code: 5GKR, 5GKS, 5GKT, 5GKU, 5GKV

2006 North America, South Africa Name: Yamaha V-Max 1200

Code: 5GKW, 5GKX, 5GKY, 4C41, 4C42

2007 North America Name: Yamaha V-Max 1200

Code: 4C43, 4C44, 4C45

Specifications

Yamaha V-Max 1200: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2300 mm / 90,5 in
Overall width 795 mm / 31,3 in
Overall height 1160 mm / 45,6 in
Seat height 765 mm / 30,1 in
Wheelbase 1590 mm / 62,6 in
Ground clearance 145 mm / 5,7 in
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight ~283 kg / 624 lbs
FRAME Type Double cradle (steel)
Front suspension, travel Telescopic fork, 140 mm / 5,5 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with twin-shock, 100 mm / 3,9 in
Front tire size 110/90 V18 61V
Rear tire size 150/90 VB15M/C 74V
Front brake Double disc, 282 mm, 2-piston calipers – V-MAX 1200 (1985-1992)

Double disc, 298 mm, 4-piston calipers – V-MAX 1200 (1993+)

Rear brake Single disc, 282 mm, 2-piston caliper
Fuel capacity 15,0 l / 3,96 US gal (reserve – 3,0 l)
Trail 119 mm / 4,7 in
Fuel economy / consumption 6,88 l / 100 km (34,2 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinders V-type
Bore & Stroke 76,0 x 66,0 mm
Displacement 1198 cm³ (73,1 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 145,0 hp (106,6 kW) / 9000 rpm – full-power version with V-Boost system (North America)

100 hp / 116 Nm – V-MAX 1200 (1986, Europe)

95,2 hp / 102 Nm – V-MAX 1200 (1991, Europe)

135 hp – V-MAX 1200 (2003, USA; all version 2007)

140 hp – V-MAX 1200 (2003, Canada)

97 hp / 111 Nm – V-MAX 1200 (Japan)

Max. torque 123,0 Nm (12,4 kg-m) / 7500 rpm – max. torque for full-power version with V-Boost system (North America)
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 3,33 sec.[2]
Top speed 233 km/h (145 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BDS34 – V-MAX 1200 (1985-1992)

Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BDS35 – V-MAX 1200 (1993+)

ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission 5-speed
Final drive Shaft
Primary reduction 1.775
Final reduction
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V


2.529

1.772

1.347

1.076

0.928

ELECTRICAL Ignition TCI
Alternator A.C. magneto
Battery capacity 12V-16Ah

Images

Yamaha V-Max 1200: images, gallery.

Yamaha V-Max 1200 (VMX12)
Yamaha V-Max 1200 (VMX12)
Yamaha V-Max 1200 (VMX12)
Yamaha V-Max 1200 (VMX12)
Yamaha V-Max 1200 (VMX12)
Yamaha V-Max 1200 (VMX12)

Videos

Yamaha V-Max 1200: video.

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Manuals

Yamaha V-Max 1200: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha V-max (04/1997) | Average MPG
  2. ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha V-max (04/1997) | 0-60 mph
  3. ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha V-max (04/1997) | Top speed
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