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2004 Yamaha V-Max

2004 Yamaha V-Max

2004 Yamaha V-Max Review

2004 Yamaha V-Max

The Mr. Olympia of power cruisers…

A 1200cc, liquid-cooled V-4 beast that’s won more Best Musclebike awards than it knows what to do with.

The truth of the matter is that, for over 19 years now, Mad Max has been wiping the boulevard with pretty much every musclebike-come-lately in terms of pure, unadulterated acceleration.

But then, what else would you expect from a machine with high-lift cams and a quartet of massive downdraft carbs stoking its ravenous V-4 powerplant. And that’s just for starters – things really get fun once the tachometer sweeps past 6000 rpm and a little thing called V-Boost induction kicks in, force-feeding the engine, via a servo-controlled butterfly valve, huge mouthfuls of unleaded.

There is a civilized side to the brute, however, with its vibration-quelling counterbalancer, smooth, hydraulically activated clutch, adjustable front and rear suspension, triple disc brakes, and carbon-fiber-look fenders and gas tank cover.

As Motorcyclist magazine so kindly pointed out, “nothing before or since turns straight pavement into a party quite like it.”

 

2004 Yamaha V-Max Key Features

 

 

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2004 Yamaha V-Max – Specifications/Technical Details
USA MSRP Price: MSRP: $10,099 USD
Canadian MSRP Price: See dealer for pricing in CDN

DIMENSIONS
Length 90.6 in.

Height 45.7 in.

Width 31.3 in.

Weight 580 lbs.

Wheelbase 62.6 in.

Seat Height 30.1 in.

ENGINE
Engine Liquid-cooled, 16-valve, DOHC, 70° V-4

Displacement 1198cc

Bore x Stroke 76 X 66mm

Compression Ratio 10.5:1

Fuel System (4) 35mm Mikuni downdraft-type w/V-Boost

Fuel Capacity 4.0 gal.

Ignition Digital TCI

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 5-speed w/hydraulically activated diaphragm-type clutch

Final Drive Shaft

BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
Brakes Front: Dual 298mm Discs
Rear: 282mm Disc

Tires Front: 110/90-V18
Rear: 150/90-V15

OPERATIONAL
Suspension Front: 40mm telescopic fork w/air-assist; 5.5. in travel
Rear: Dual shocks w/adjustable spring preload and rebound damping; 3.94 in. travel

OTHER
Colors Matte Black

Suggested Starting Price shown does not include tax, title, or destination charge. Dealer prices may vary.