Yamaha Vmax 1700
La Yamaha VMAX 1700 (VMX17) se presentó en 2009 como un rediseño completo del icónico VMAX original, que había debutado en 1985. La nueva generación incluía un motor V4 de 1679 cc diseñado especialmente para tal fin, con el sistema de admisión YCC-I de Yamaha y un chasis de estilo espectacular que combinaba la agresividad de las muscle bike con la ingeniería moderna. Rápidamente se convirtió en el buque insignia de la gama de vehículos de crucero, famoso por su brutal aceleración y su sorprendente estética de estilo industrial.
200 hp
Potencia
167 Nm
Torsión
310 kg
Peso
215 km/h (electronically limited)
Velocidad máxima
7.5–9.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Combustible
Desnudo
Cuerpo
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Lo que los compradores deben saber
Unique YCC-I Intake System
The VMAX 1700 features Yamaha's exclusive Y-shaped intake manifold that splits into four carb-style inlets, delivering a dramatic power surge above 6,500 RPM. This 'V-boost' effect is a signature trait buyers specifically seek out.
Watch the Cooling System
Known weak points include the water pump weep hole seal and radiator hoses, which can develop slow leaks after 20,000+ miles. Always inspect coolant condition and check for any staining around the pump during a pre-purchase inspection.
Strong Resale Value
The VMAX 1700 holds its value exceptionally well due to its cult following and discontinued production status after 2020. Low-mileage examples in good condition consistently command near-original retail pricing on the used market.
Generaciones y especificaciones por año
Lanzamiento original: V4 de 1679 cc, admisión VCT, reclamación de 200 CV, estilo agresivo de muscle bike, transmisión por eje.
Actualizaciones menores que incluyen la adición de ABS de serie, la introducción del control de tracción y la mejora de la cartografía del combustible y la instrumentación.
Reseña de un comprador usado
"A tire-destroying, jaw-dropping muscle cruiser that demands respect constantly."
$9,000-$14,000 usedThe VMAX 1700 is genuinely unlike anything else on the market, and that's both its greatest strength and its biggest warning label. That 1679cc V4 with YCC-I intake makes absurd power — we're talking 200Nm of torque that arrives early and stays violent. First and second gear are legitimately scary if you're not ready for it. Yamaha built this thing as a statement, not a commuter, and it shows in every ride. Used examples typically sit between 8,000-20,000 miles and most have been babied by owners who bought them as weekend toys. Check the rear tire wear pattern obsessively — owners who discovered that torque early burn through them fast. The brakes are excellent but the ABS system on early models can be finicky. Budget for tires every 4,000 miles if you ride it properly. Maintenance costs bite harder than the purchase price suggests. Dealer servicing is expensive and independent mechanics often won't touch the valve clearances. Find one with full service history or walk away.
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