| MODEL | YAMAHA VMX V-MAX 1200 2002 - 2004 |
| Year | 2002 - 2004 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 70-degree V-four, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1198 cc / 73.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 76 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 74.4 kW / 102 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 114.7 Nm / 86.4 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | 4 x 35 mm Mikuni BDS35 carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-disc |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Double cradle steel tube |
| Front Suspension | 40 mm Kayaba forks, air pressure adjustable; 140 mm / 5.5 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Dual Kayaba shocks, adjustable for preload and damping; 100 mm / 3.9 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 298 mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 282 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 765 mm / 30.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1590 mm / 65.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 262 kg / 577.6 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 110/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/90-15 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 km/l |
| Top Speed | 216.7 km/h |
Little changed from the 1990s bikes: the same 1198 cc V-Boost V4, shaft drive and under-seat fuel tank. Reviewers still enjoyed the acceleration and styling but criticised handling, suspension and everyday practicality. It continued as an evergreen performance cruiser before the all-new 2009 VMAX.
