Comparison of Yamaha VMX12 V-Max and Yamaha XJ 750 Maxim X [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha VMX12 V-Max × |  Yamaha XJ 750 Maxim X × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1985 | 1986 |
| Make | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Model | Yamaha VMX12 V-Max | Yamaha XJ 750 Maxim X |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Sport touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V4, four-stroke | Four cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. BDS35/Mikuni | Carburettor. (4) Standard BS33mm Mikuni cv |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,198 | 749 |
| Power (kw) | 82.8 | 65.7 |
| Max RPM (rpm) | 9,500 | 8,000 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 7.35 | 5.7 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 83.1 | 7.4 |
| Bore (mm) | 76 | 68 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66 | 51.6 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | - |
| Greenhouse gases | 170.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 132.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI | TCI |
| Clutch | Wet, multi disc | Wet / multidisc |
| Lubrication system | Wet Sump | Wet sump |
| Compression | 10.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring, oil damper left and right | Swing arm |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake). Drum Brake |
| Frame type | Double cradle steel tube | Double Cradle |
| Front tyre | 110/90-V18 | 1/-19-57H |
| Rear tyre | 150/90-V15 | 1/-16-67H |
| Seat | Split seat with fuel filler cover | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 150 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 100 | 99 |
| Trail (mm) | 119 | 120 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29 | 31.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Carrying capacity | 225kg / 496 lb | - |
| Light | Bulb type | - |
| Instruments | Analog speedometer, odometer, tachometer | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,590 | 1,520 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 274 | 232 |
| Dry weight (kg) | - | 215 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.3056 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,160 | 1,160 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,300 | 2,235 |
| Overall width (mm) | 795 | 775 |
| Seat height (mm) | 765 | 760 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 145 | 145 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | - | 186 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | - | 3.2 |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | 13 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 4.7 | 3.5 |
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