The new VMAX 2019 Yamaha Sports Heritage Bike is one of the best and highly impressive classic motorcycles. An all-new iconic machine is equipped with a powerful 1679cc engine. It has a very high impact, and it can provide extreme racing style and performance. Following is the full review of the VMAX 2019 Yamaha Sports Heritage Bike with its price and specification.
VMAX 2019 Yamaha Sports Heritage Bike – Features and Price
Main Functions
The Ultimate Power Cruiser offers unmatched performance on its 65-degree four-valve 1679cc V-four per cylinder-resulting from a compact engine. Its engine has a robust appearance that produces a fully controlled acceleration of the eye-opening.
The downward airflow four-hole fuel injection with YCC-I air intake technology and YCC-T fly-by-wire throttle can provide extraordinary acceleration effects over the entire power range. The lightweight aluminum chassis keeps the engine in a lower and forward position to achieve mass concentration. So, this machine can handle curves and linear movements.
VMAX 2019 Yamaha Sports Heritage Bike draws on advanced sports motorcycle technology, with the sliding clutch, wave brake disc, ABS, and front and rear suspension adjustability. The functional and forward-looking style is uniquely combined with 52mm front fork tubes such as titanium oxide coating, and magnesium engine side cover. It also has with fluorinated polyethylene fuel tank and organic electroluminescent multi-function display.
Engine
The stunning 1679cc, 65-degree, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected DOHC engine with four valves per cylinder provides impressive power to reshape the VMAX legend. You have never experienced anything similar—the Yamaha chip-controlled air intake (YCC-I). The superbike has verified it. It can be switched between the intake funnel of 150mm and 54mm height within a wide power range as needed to provide the best performance at any speed.
The wire-controlled flight system Yamaha chip-controlled throttle (YCC-T) provides optimal acceleration under all conditions. The engine combines a four-valve technology with a high 11.3:1 compression ratio, forged aluminum pistons, and NGK iridium alloy spark plugs. With R1-type direct ignition coils, it extracts the highest horsepower from the fuel.
The cam is driven by a combined system of chain and gear to precisely control the valves. It keeps the cylinder head very compact for this large displacement engine. The hydraulically-actuated clutch includes a racetrack-proven ramp clutch system.
The five-speed transmission has an excellent gear ratio. It can make full use of the mighty power of the engine when accelerating in a straight line or crossing a canyon. Transmitting the muscles of this cruiser to the street means a strong shaft drive. The unique axle design includes two cross joints to accommodate fat 200/50R18 rear tires.
The high-performing engine is cooled by two radiators to improve efficiency and neat appearance—lubrication through a simple, reliable wet oil pan system. The four-in-one, two-in, four-out exhaust system with EXUP provides a full, seamless power belt with the correct VMAX appearance. The iconic VMAX aluminum air intake cover is hand-polished by artisans. It offers superior quality and personality.
Chassis / Suspension
The chassis of VMAX is light and compact, with a cast aluminum mainframe. It is controlled filling die castings, extruded aluminum rear frame, and cast aluminum rear rocker arm. The inner tube of the damper front fork is 52 mm long and is coated with titanium oxide. The fork has both compression and rebounds damping adjustability and spring preload.
The Link-type Monocross rear suspension has a remote reservoir and has compression and rebound pawls and slight preload adjustment. 18-inch radial tires (120/70R18 at the front and 200/50R18 at the rear) are mounted on cast aluminum five-spoke wheels.
An all-new VMAX 2019 Yamaha Sports Heritage Bike uses Brembo master cylinders and radial-pump master cylinders at the front. The large 320 mm of wavy double front discs are matched with radially mounted integral 6-piston calipers. There are a 298 mm curved design disc and single-piston calipers on the rear wheels. These high-tech brakes also use advanced ABS.
The tapered handlebar provides a robust appearance of a 1-1/8-inch diameter on the triple clamp when using conventional size controls. To make the motorcycle thinner and concentrate the weight, a 4-gallon fuel tank is installed under the seat, and the fuel port is located under the rider’s backrest.
Additional Features
The electronic control unit (ECU) utilizes three microchips to control fuel infusion, start, YCC-T, YCC-I, meters, and other electrical parts. The instrument panel includes analog, stepper motor driven tachometer and digital speedometer with LED indicator. The prominent LED shift timing indicator increases the performance of the VMAX 2019 Yamaha Sports Heritage Bike.
The organic electroluminescent multi-function display provides a more accurate presentation than LCD. It includes a clock, fuel gauge, itinerary with fuel reserve schedule, transmission gear, coolant temperature, stopwatch, etc. while the H4 60 / 55W headlights have excellent visibility and unique style. The attractive-looking LED taillights are light, bright, and efficient.
VMAX 2019 Yamaha Sports Heritage Bike – Price
The new VMAX 2019 Yamaha Sports Heritage Bike is available at $17,999 in the Matte Raven Black color option.
VMAX 2019 Yamaha Sports Heritage Bike – Technical Specifications
Engine
| Engine Type | 102-cubic-inch (1679cc), 65° V-four, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16 valves |
| Bore x Stroke | 90 mm x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injection including YCC-T and YCC-I |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Transmission | 5-speed, multi-plate slipper clutch |
Chassis / Suspension
| Front Suspension | 52 mm of telescopic cartridge fork, including oxidized titanium coating. Fully adjustable preload, compression, and rebound; 4.7-inches travel |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock including remote reservoir and remote adjustable for preload, compression, and rebound; 4.3 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Dual 320 mm wave-type discs; radial-mount 6-piston calipers, Brembo® radial-pump master cylinder |
| Rear Brakes | 298 mm wave-type disc, Brembo® master cylinder, single-piston caliper |
| Tires / Front | 120/70R18 |
| Tires / Rear | 200/50R18 |
Dimensions
| L x W x H | 94.3 inches x 32.3 inches x 46.9 inches |
| Seat Height | 30.5 inches |
| Wheelbase | 66.9 inches |
| Rake (Caster Angle) | n/a |
| Trail | n/a |
| Maximum Ground Clearance | n/a |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.0 gallons |
| Fuel Economy | 27 mpg |
| Wet Weight | 683 lb / CA model 686 lb |
Other
| Warranty | 1 Year of Limited Factory Warranty |
Conclusion
VMAX 2019 Yamaha Sports Heritage Bike is one of the most famous cruiser structures Yamaha has ever made. Still, Yamaha has chosen to wear it in the sports heritage category. Some of the crossover superbike elements include a sliding clutch, wave-style brake discs, ABS, and adjustable front and rear suspension.
