VMAX Motorcycle - all new for 2009
Maverick - Jun 6, 2008

The VMAX motorcycle has always been the muscle bike to end all other muscle bikes. Commanding respect, triggering fear! Now, the all-new 2009 VMAX! Redesigned, reloaded, and with substantial aggressive tendencies. Yamaha has not only improved a legend, but also started a whole new one. This motorcycle produces an estimated 197 horsepower at 9000 rpm.  Photos provided by Yamaha.

 

• Type 1679cc liquid-cooled 65° V-4, DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
• Bore x Stroke 90.0mm x 66.0mm
• Compression Ratio 11.3:1
• Fuel Delivery Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
• Ignition TCI
• Transmission 5-speed, multiplate slipper clutch
• Final Drive Shaft

Engine detail: 

• A new-generation V4: 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 sportbike-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 flawless response every time the rider twists the throttle.
• 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 just like its predecessor. 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 (Exhaust Ultimate Power valve) 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.

• 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
• Brakes/Front Dual 320mm wave-type discs; radial mount 6-piston calipers, Brembo® radial pump master cylinder 
• Brakes/Rear 298mm wave-type disc, single-piston caliper and Brembo® master cylinder
• Tires/Front Bridgestone® Radial 120/70-R18 59V
• Tires/Rear Bridgestone® Radial 200/50-R18 76V

• The newly designed chassis is light and compact, with a cast aluminum main frame, CF 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-designed 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.
• Newly designed 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. Tank is constructed of fluorinated polyethylene with superb permeability resistance.

• Length 94.3 in
• Width 32.3 in
• Height 46.8 in
• Seat Height 30.5 in
• Wheelbase 66.9 in
• Rake (Caster Angle) 31.0 in
• Fuel Capacity 4.0 gal
• Wet Weight 683 lb / 685 lb (CA model)