2011 Yamaha VMAX, 2011 Yamaha VMAX® Key Features May Include The ultimate power cruiser delivers unmatched performance from its 65-degree, four-valve-sper-cylinder, 1679cc V4 plenty of eye- opening, controllable acceleration from a compact engine that looks as powerful as it is. Downdraft four-bore fuel injection with YCC-I® intake technology and YCC-T fly-by-wire throttle provide awesome acceleration throughout the broad powerband. Lightweight aluminum chassis puts the engine low and forward for mass centralization, resulting in a machine designed to handle curves as well as straightaways. Borrowing liberally from advanced sportbike technology, VMAX features a slipper clutch, wave-style brake discs, master cylinders, ABS, and complete suspension adjustability front and rear. Functionality and forward-thinking style uniquely combine with features like oxidized-titanium-coated 52mm front fork tubes, magnesium engine side covers, fluorinated polyethylene fuel tank and the organic electroluminescence multifunction display. Features & Benefits 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 sportbike-proven Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake (YCC-I)switches nearly instantaneously between 150mm and 54mmintake funnels as needed for a broad powerband that deliversoptimum performance at any rpm. Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T), the fly-by-wiresystem, delivers optimum acceleration under all conditions. Engine combines four-valve technology with a high 11.3:1compression ratio, forged aluminum pistons and NGK® Iridiumspark plugs with R1-type direct ignition coils to extract maximumhorsepower from the fuel charge. Cams are driven by a combined chain and gear system toprecisely control valves while keeping cylinder heads remarkably compact for such a large displacement engine. Hydraulically activated clutch includes racetrack-provenramp-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 abeefy shaft drive just like its predecessor. Special shaft design includes two cross joints to accommodate the fat 200/50 R18rear tire. The high-performance engine is cooled by two radiators forefficiency 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 bycraftsmen for superb quality and individuality.
