Tech Spec
Evolution
The brutally sophisticated sequel to Yamaha's original 133-horsepower blunt instrument called the 1985 V-Max.
Rivals
BMW K1200R, Kawasaki Z1000, Suzuki B-King, Triumph Rocket III.
| TECH |
| Price | $17,990 |
| Engine type | l-c 65-deg. V-four |
| Valve train | DOHC, 16v |
| Displacement | 1679cc |
| Bore x stroke | 90.0 x 66.0mm |
| Compression | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel system | EFI |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Claimed horsepower | 197 bhp @ 9000 rpm |
| Claimed torque | 122 lb.-ft. @ 6500 rpm |
| Frame | Aluminum twin-spar with aluminum swingarm |
| Front suspension | 52mm Soqi fork, adjustable for spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension | Soqi shock, adjustable for spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Front brake | Dual Sumitomo six-piston calipers, 320mm discs |
| Rear brake | Single Akebono single-piston caliper, 298mm disc |
| Front tire | 120/70R-18 Bridgestone BT028F |
| Rear tire | 200/50R-18 Bridgestone BT028R |
| Rake/trail | 31.0°/5.8 in. |
| Seat height | 30.5 in. |
| Wheelbase | 66.9 in. |
| Fuel capacity | 4.0 gal. |
| Claimed dry weight | 661 lbs. |
| Color | Black |
| Available | Now |
| Warranty | 24 mo./unlimited mi. |
Contact
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA
6555 Katella Ave.
800.962.7926
www.starmotorcycles.com
Verdict 4.5 stars out of 5
Officially the most fun you can have with two wheels on straight pavement, yet it gets around corners well enough if you're into that.