2016
Yamaha Star VMAX - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 253196 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom-cruiser |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | Star VMAX |
| Price | US$ 17999. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2016 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Cast aluminum main frame |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. Six-piston calipers. Radially mounted. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | 52mm telescopic cartridge fork w/oxidized titanium coating. Fully adjustable preload, compression and rebound |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-18 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 31.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 298 mm (11.7 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Single shock w/remote reservoir and remote adjustable for preload, compression and rebound |
| Reartyre | 200/50-18 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 148 mm (5.8 inches) |
| Trail | 147 mm (5.8 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 90.0 x 66.0 mm (3.5 x 2.6 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 11.3:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 1671.58 ccm (102.00 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | V4, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | 65° V-4 |
| Exhaustsystem | Four-into-one-into-two-into-four exhaust |
| Fuelconsumption | 8.71 litres/100 km (11.5 km/l or 27.01 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 202.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Power | 200.00 HP (146.0 kW)) @ 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 167.00 Nm (17.0 kgf-m or 123.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Galaxy Blue |
|---|---|
| Factorywarranty | 1 Year Limited Factory Warranty |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 15.14 litres (4.00 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Overallheight | 1,191 mm (46.9 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,395 mm (94.3 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Seatheight | 775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 309.8 kg (683.0 pounds) |
About Yamaha
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Nippon Gakki (Genichi Kawakami led motorcycle entry)
Best Known For:
R-series sportbikes, MT nakeds, YZ/WR off-road, Ténéré ADV
Company History
Yamaha blends engineering polish with musical-instrument attention to feel. From the RD two-strokes to modern crossplane R1s, its sportbikes emphasize chassis communication and reliability. Off-road, YZ/WR platforms define durability and race-fed development, while Ténéré ADV models offer long-legged, serviceable travel. Global dealer depth, parts commonality, and conservative updates make Yamahas easy to own and hard to break. The brand’s hallmark is balance: machines that work on Monday, thrill on Sunday, and keep their manners for decades.