Yamaha V-Max suspension setup and specs

Yamaha V-Max, 2000 to 2007: adjustable front preload, rear preload and rebound, 765 mm (30.1 in) seat height, 140 mm of front suspension travel, 33 psi cold rear tire pressure, 262 kg (578 lb).

Model years covered: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Yamaha.

2000–2007 Yamaha V-Max
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Yamaha V-Max

2000–2007 · cruiser · 1198 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel140 mm (5.5 in)
Rear suspension travel100 mm (3.9 in)
Fork diameter43 mm (1.7 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo33 psi · 2.3 bar
Rear, solo33 psi · 2.3 bar
Front, two up33 psi · 2.3 bar
Rear, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front tire110/90-18
Rear tire150/90-15

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1590 mm (62.6 in)
Rake29°
Trail119 mm (4.7 in)
Seat height765 mm (30.1 in)
Weight262 kg (578 lb) dry
Front brakeDual hydraulic disc
Rear brakeSingle hydraulic disc

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