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1985
1986
1987
1985
• First V-Max appears on American market with 145 HP announced and 400 m covered in 11 seconds. V-boost equipped.
1986: Introduction for Europe in France
• 104 HP at 7 500 rpm and a torque of 11,48 mkg at 6 000 rpm
• No V-Boost for Europe
• Rear wheel aluminium disc type
• 2 ventilated front brake discs Ø 282 mm with opposed pistons.
• 3D V-max emblem
1987
• Front wheel aluminium disc type
• Black air scoops, side covers and tail lamp mount
1990
1991
1993
1990
• Digital electronic ignition.
1991: For Europe
• Modifications to suit noise regulation from 83 to 81 dB. Exhaust system changed and max. power decreases from 100,2 HP/ 7500 rpm to 95,2 HP/ 8000 rpm.
• New camshafts with lengthen valve opening to improve character: Max torque of 10,3 mkg is at 3000 rpm only (formerly 10,9 mkg at 6000 rpm).
• To keep superb acceleration, rear transmission ratio is changed from 33/9 to 33/10.
1993: Fundamental chassis changes
• Fork tubes Ø increase from 40 to 43 mm.
• Ventilated- drilled front brake discs of 298 mm with 4-pot callipers.
• Metzeler tyres instead of Dunlop.
• More powerful generator.
1996
1998
1999
1996
• Black wheels, air scoops, exhaust system and fork outer tubes.
• Cartridge type oil filter element
1998
• Back to chrome exhaust system
1999
• Back to polished wheels and fork outer tubes
• Carbon look for fenders
2001
2001
• Front fork seal guards added
• Tank cover with carbon looks
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