Think of the ultimate bike that offers a marriage between brains and brawn and there's a good chance that you'll come up with one bike: the Yamaha->ke301 V-Max.
The V-Max->ke2701 is really in a class all its own. The muscular looks combined with sporty handling and Yamaha's latest electronic engine management technologies make for a bike that offers the ultimate riding experience.
The bike's engine alone - a 1,679cc DOHC, liquid-cooled, 16-valve V4 engine - is reason enough to drool over. But this bike is more than just the powertain that makes it run, there are also plenty of elements that help in its overall awesomeness. It has steel valves that are used for excellent durability. There's also a chain and gear camshaft drive system that's responsible for increasing engine productivity. High-performance camshafts provide incredible engine performance while a centrifugal decompression device on the exhaust cam allows for seamless starting.
You'll also get a Mikuni fuel injection system that uses four 48mm throttle bodies fitted with T.P.S. (Throttle Position Sensor) and numerous other sensors. An oxygen sensor has been fitted into the exhaust, providing excellent throttle response, great fuel economy, reduced emissions, stable idling, and no choke to fuss with during start up.
The V-Max also comes with a lightweight main Electronic Control Unit (ECU) that's made up of three ECUs in total. One is the main 32-bit ECU that controls the ignition and fuel injection process, while a 2nd and 3rd integral ECU controls the Yamaha's YCC-T & YCC-I systems. Then there's the Air Induction System (AIS), which is responsible for injecting fresh air into the exhaust port area to fully combust any unburned fuel.
Find out more about the Yamaha V-Max after the jump.
2012 Yamaha V-Max
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- Model: 2012 Yamaha V-Max
- Engine/Motor: 65-degree, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected four-valves-per-cylinder, DOHC engine
- Horsepower: 174
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Engine
-The thunderous 1679cc, 65-degree, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected
four-valves-per-cylinder, DOHC engine pumps out astonishing
power to reinvent the VMAX legend.
-The superbike-proven Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake (YCC-I)
switches nearly instantaneously between 150mm and 54mm
intake funnels as needed for a broad powerband that delivers
optimum performance at any rpm.
-Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T), the fly-by-wire
system, delivers optimum acceleration under all conditions.
-Engine combines four-valve technology with a high 11.3:1
compression ratio, forged aluminum pistons and NGK Iridium
spark plugs with R1-type direct ignition coils to extract maximum
horsepower from the fuel charge.
-Cams are driven by a combined chain and gear system to
precisely control valves while keeping cylinder heads remarkably
compact for such a large displacement engine.
-Hydraulically activated clutch includes racetrack-proven
ramp-type slipper clutch system that makes braking from speed
while downshifting smoother.
-Five-speed transmission has superbly spaced gear ratios to take
full advantage of the engine’s awesome power in straight-line
acceleration or through the canyons.
-Delivering this power cruiser’s muscle to the street means a
beefy shaft drive. Special shaft design includes two cross joints
to accommodate the fat 200/50 R18 rear tire.
-The high-performance engine is cooled by two radiators for
efficiency and clean looks. Lubrication is via a simple, reliable
wet sump system.
-Four-into-one-into-two-into-four exhaust system with EXUP
delivers a broad, seamless powerband with the right VMAX look.
-The iconic VMAX aluminum intake covers are hand buffed by
craftsmen for superb quality and individuality.
Chassis and Suspension
-The chassis is light and compact, with a cast aluminum main
frame, Controlled-Fill die-cast and extruded aluminum
rear frame and cast aluminum swingarm. The result is superb
rigidity balance for both hard acceleration off the line and
corner carving.
-Cartridge-damper-type front forks have substantial 52mm
inner tubes with oxidized titanium coating. Forks have both
compression and rebound damping adjustability plus
spring preload.
-Link-type Monocross rear suspension has a piggyback reservoir
and features compression and rebound clickers, plus remote
preload adjustment.
-VMAX uses Brembo master cylinders, the front with radial pump
and reserve tank. Large 320mm wave-style dual front discs are
matched to radial-mounted mono block 6-piston calipers. On
the rear wheel, there’s a 298mm disc, also wave design, and
single-piston caliper. These high-tech brakes also incorporate
three-position ABS.
-Tapered handlebar provides a muscular 1-1/8” diameter look at
the triple clamp while using conventionally sized controls.
-18-inch radial tires, 120/70 R18 front and 200/50 R18 rear, are
mounted on cast aluminum five-spoke wheels.
-For mass centralization that contributes to the bike’s lean looks,
the 4-gallon (15-liter) fuel tank is mounted under the seat, with
the filler under the rider’s backrest.
Specifications
Model |
VMX17BB; VMX17BCB |
Engine Type |
102-cubic-inch (1679cc) liquid-cooled 65° |
V-4, DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder |
|
Bore x Stroke |
90.0 x 66.0mm |
Compression Ratio |
11.3:1 |
Fuel Delivery |
Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I |
Ignition |
TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
Transmission |
5-speed, multiplate slipper clutch |
Final Drive |
Shaft |
Suspension/Front |
52mm telescopic cartridge fork w/oxidized |
titanium coating. Fully adjustable preload,
compression and rebound; 4.7 in travel |
|
Suspension/Rear |
Single shock w/remote reservoir and |
remote adjustable for preload, compression
and rebound |
|
Brake/Front |
Dual 320mm wave-type discs; radial mount |
6-piston calipers, Brembo radial pump
master cylinder |
|
Brake/Rear |
298mm wave-type disc, single-piston |
caliper and Brembo master cylinder |
|
Tire/Front |
Bridgestone Radial 120/70-R18 59V |
Tire/Rear |
Bridgestone Radial 200/50-R18 76V |
L x W x H |
94.3 x 32.3 x 46.8 in |
Seat Height |
30.5 in |
Wheelbase |
66.9 in |
Rake (Caster Angle) |
31.0° |
Trail |
5.8 in |
Fuel Capacity |
4.0 gal |
*Est. Fuel Economy |
27 mpg |
**Wet Weight |
683 lb / C: 685 lb |
Color |
Matte Black |