Built around Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2019 Yamaha VMAX pairs a 1679 cc (102.5 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 200 HP (146 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 167 Nm (123.2 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 119.1 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), 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 289.4 kg (638 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.69 HP/kg (1.45 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 15.14-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 8.71 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 174 km (108 miles) between fill-ups.
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.
Specific Output
119.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.69 HP/kg (1.45 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–9,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~174 km (108 mi)
Engine
Displacement1679.0 ccm (102.45 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV4, four-stroke
Engine Details65° V-4
Power200.0 HP (146.0 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque167.0 Nm (17.0 kgf-m or 123.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression11.3:1
Bore x Stroke90.0 x 66.0 mm (3.5 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchMultiplate slipper clutch
Performance
Fuel Consumption8.71 litres/100 km (11.5 km/l or 27.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases202.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeCast aluminium, Diamond Shaped
Rake31.0°
Trail147 mm (5.8 inches)
Front Suspension52mm telescopic cartridge fork w/oxidized titanium coating. Fully adjustable preload, compression and rebound
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle shock w/remote reservoir and remote adjustable for preload, compression and rebound
Rear Travel110 mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase1700 mm (66.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-R18
Rear Tyre200/50-R18
Front BrakesDouble disc. Six-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Single-piston caliper.
Rear Brake Ø298 mm (11.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.289.4 kg (638.0 pounds)
Seat Height775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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