Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Yamaha VMAX
In 2005, at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show, Yamaha displayed this all-new V-Max concept bike. It featured a new chassis, upgraded components all around, and state-of-the-art braking components.
Handling wise, this is now Yamaha R1 or BMW S1000RR, but it handles rather well around bends- with the help of greatly centralized mass. The long wheelbase might seem to be a bad thing around corners, but it isnt. Moreover, the long wheel base provides it with great stability in a straight line, something it was actually mend to devour(read: drag strips).
On 4 June 2008, Yamaha officially released a completely redesigned 2009 VMAX in North America and Europe. The features of the VMAX include an all aluminium frame with its 1,679 cc (102 cu in) liquid cooled V4 DOHC engine used as a stressed member of the chassis, an electroluminescent instrument readout, Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake (YCC-I), fully adjustable suspension, anti-lock brakes, slipper clutch, a fuel tank beneath the seat, and a distinctive key.
On 20 September 2009, VMAX was also launched in India.
YCC-I/YCC-T
Instead of the V-Boost on the original carburated V-Max, the fuel injected VMAX uses YCC-I and YCC-T. Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake (YCC-I) is a new addition to the VMAX. The airhorns inside the airbox are lifted by a servo activated at 6,650 rpm to open up the airway underneath. This shortens the length of the intake system from 150 mm to 52 mm. This system had its first appearance in the Yamaha stable with the 2006 YZF-R1. The MV Agusta F4 Tamburini was the first bike with such a system. Massimo Tamburini invented this idea. It is called Torque Shift System (TSS) on the Agustas.
Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T) is also a new addition. The throttle cables are connected to a throttle position sensor and a new computer called G.E.N.I.C.H. that operates the butterfly valves, the EXUP valve in the exhaust and the other components involved, such as the igniter unit, and the YCC-I lifter unit. The YCC-T computes all the input of the sensors and calculates the best throttle position, ignition advance, EXUP valve and injection time in milliseconds.
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| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Company |
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| Production | since 2009 |
| Predecessor | Yamaha V-Max |
| Class | power cruiser |
| Engine | 1,679 cc (102 cu in) liquid-cooled DOHC V-4 |
| Bore / Stroke | 90 × 66 mm (3.5 × 2.6 in) |
| Power | 174.3 hp (130.0 kW) @ 9,000 rpm |
| Torque | 113 lbf·ft (153 N·m) @ 6,600 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed, slipper clutch |
| Frame type | cast aluminum |
| Suspension | adjustable front and rear |
| Brakes | Front: radial mount 6-piston calipers, dual wave-type 12.6 in (320 mm) discs, brembo master cylinder Rear: single piston caliper, wave-type 11.7 in (298 mm) disc, Brembo master cylinder |
| Wheelbase | 66.9 in (1,699 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 94.3 in (2,395 mm) W 32.3 in (820 mm) |
| Seat height | 30.5 in (775 mm) |
| Weight | n/a (dry) 694 lb (315 kg) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.0 US gallons (15 l; 3.3 imp gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 28.3 mpg-US (8.31 L/100 km; 34.0 mpg-imp |
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