Yamaha Vmax
170 hp, 1679 cc, 311 kg2020
Kawasaki Z750
106 hp, 748 cc, 226 kg2007 - 2012
MetricUS
EngineYamaha VmaxKawasaki Z750
Engine code5VX8
Displacement1679 cc748 cc
Max power170 hp106 hp (@10 500 RPM)
Max torque135 Nm78 Nm (@8 300 RPM)
Redline9 500 RPM12 100 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 100 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutSOHC V4DOHC Inline-4
Compression11.30:111.30:1
Oil capacity3.40 litre
Oil type10W40, motul 300v 10w40, shell rotella 10w40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EK, NGK CR9EIX
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves16
Bore90.0 mm68.4 mm
Stroke66.0 mm50.9 mm
Throttle bore32.0 mm
Weight to power1.83 kg/hp2.13 kg/hp
Power to weight546 hp/Ton469 hp/Ton
Battery type12V 8Ah
GearboxYamaha VmaxKawasaki Z750
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchSlipperWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type525
Gears count06
Primary ratio1.714
Final drive2.867
1. gear2.571 (114 km/h)
2. gear1.941 (151 km/h)
3. gear1.556 (188 km/h)
4. gear1.333 (219 km/h)
5. gear1.2 (244 km/h)
6. gear1.095 (267 km/h)
ChasisYamaha VmaxKawasaki Z750
Frame typeAluminum die cast frameTubular steel, diamond
Front susp.YHSJ 52mm fork, 120.00 mm travelTelescopic fork, 120.00 mm travel
Rear susp.YHSJ shock, 110.00 mm travelSwinagarm, uni-trak, 125.00 mm travel