VMAX

2009 Yamaha VMAX Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2009 Yamaha VMAX relies on a 1679 cc (102.5 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 197.4 HP (144.1 kW) while maximum torque reaches 166.8 Nm (123 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 117.6 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the VMAX measures 310 kg (683 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.64 HP/kg (1.57 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 775 mm (30.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,700 mm (66.9 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 11 indexed model years from 2009 to 2020, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.