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Yamaha® VMAX© 500cc Spec. Sheet

(From the Yamaha Website)

Engine
Displacement / cc 500cc
Disc. Brake Type Hydraulic, Ventilated Disc, Adj. Lever
Cylinders Triple
Cooling Liquid
Bore & Stroke / mm 70.5 x 59.6mm
Intake Design Case Reed Valve
Carburetion Mikuni TM31 x 3
Ignition Digital D.C. C.D.I.
Exhaust Single Pipe
Clutch / Transmission YVXC, Variable Ratio, Reverse
Chassis
Front Suspension Independent, Trailing-Arm
Front Shocks Hydr. w/Gas Cell
Front Travel / in. 9
Ski Type Plastic
Carbide Ski Runners Standard
Stabilizer Bar Standard
Rear Suspension Proaction Plus with Quick-Adjust
Rear Shocks Hydr. w/Gas Cell
Rear Travel / in. 11.5
Dimensions
Dry Weight 505 lbs.
Overall Length / in. 109.4
Overall Width / in. 47.2
Overall Height / in. 48.4
Track/Width x Length x Height / in. 15 x 121 x 1.0
Ski Stance (ctr. to ctr.) in. 42.1
Fuel Capacity / Gal. 12
Oil Capacity / Qts. 3.2
Features
Electric Start Standard
Reverse Standard
Hand & Thumb Warmers Standard, Adjustable, Separate
Windshield Height Mid
Mirrors Standard
Seating Capacity One
Backrest Optional w/2-up Seat Kit
Rear Carrier Rack N/A
Tow Hitch N/A
Headlight Watts, Type 60/55W / Halogen x 2
High Beam Indicator Standard
Oil & Temp Light Standard
Fuel Gauge Type Electric
Speedometer Standard Large Diameter
Odometer Standard
Tripmeter Standard
Tachometer Standard Large Diameter