V-Max 1200

2001 Yamaha V-Max 1200 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2001 Yamaha V-Max 1200 utilizes a 1198 cc (73.1 cu in) v4, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 102 HP (74.5 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 101 Nm (74.5 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 85.1 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the V-Max 1200 measures 270 kg (595 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.38 HP/kg (2.65 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 795 mm (31.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,590 mm (62.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 205 km/h (127 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1996 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.