Description
Yamaha V-Max 1200 | 2000
Highlights:
– 1,198 cc V4 engine with V-Boost system
– 9,100 miles indicated on odometer
– Single owner from new since March 2001
– Full-power US-market specification
– Service history with invoices, last serviced by a Yamaha dealer in July 2026
The seller offers for sale this 2000 Yamaha V-Max 1200, powered by a 1,198 cc V4 engine. This example has been in the hands of one owner since it was bought new on 9 March 2001, and the original sales receipt is still part of the documentation. According to the seller it remains in original specification, just as it left the dealer, and it is finished in black with the signature chrome air scoops, polished details and the unmistakable brushed alloy intake covers that frame the mighty V4. The odometer indicates 9,100 miles, supported by the service records that accompany the motorcycle. The seller reports that it has always been stored in a garage and used only for short summer rides. Its most recent service was carried out on 16 July 2026 by a Yamaha dealer, with all previous service records and invoices available, and it passed its most recent roadworthiness inspection on the same date, with the next inspection due in July 2028. This is the US-market version with the full-power V4 and V-Boost system, delivering around 140 hp according to the seller. The original owner’s manual is included, and the sale also comes with an Optimate 4 battery charger and maintainer with a plug connected directly to the battery, as well as a chrome-plated SPAAN leather backrest purchased in 2024. In good condition, with a single owner and a documented history, this V-Max offers a rare chance to acquire an icon of the power cruiser genre with a clear story behind it.
When Yamaha introduced the V-Max in 1985, the motorcycle world had never seen anything quite like it. Developed with strong input from Yamaha’s American team, it took the liquid-cooled V4 from the Venture touring bike and transformed it into a brutally powerful, muscle car inspired machine, with a short wheelbase, a fat rear tyre, shaft drive and those unmistakable chrome air scoops. At the heart of its legend lies the V-Boost system, which opens valves between the intake runners at higher engine speeds, allowing each cylinder to be fed by two carburettors and unleashing a surge of acceleration that became the stuff of legend. The V-Max effectively created the power cruiser category and remained in production for more than two decades with remarkably few changes, a testament to how right the original concept was. Full-power examples such as this one are especially prized, as many markets received versions with restricted output. Today the first-generation V-Max is a genuine modern classic, admired by collectors for its bold design, its outrageous performance and its status as one of the most charismatic motorcycles Yamaha has ever built.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
