1985: |
- First V-Max appears on American market with 145 HP
announced and 400 m covered in 11 seconds. V-boost
equipped.
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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
aliminium dished wheel
- 2
front ventilated discs Ø 282 mm with opposed pistons.
- 3D
V-max emblem
|
|
1987 |
- Front aluminium dished wheel
- Black air scoops, side covers and tail lamp mount
|
1990 |
- Digital electronic ignition.
- Back
to aluminium colour for air scoops
- Introduction for Japanese domestic market
|
|
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 /
6000 rpm). To keep superb acceleration rear transmission, ration
is changed from 33/9 to 33/10.
|
1993 |
Fundamental chassis changes:
- Fork
tubes Ø increase from 40 to 43 mm. Ventilated-
drilled discs of 298 mm with 4pot callipers.
- Metzeler tyres instead of Dunlop.
- More
powerful generator.
|
|
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 |
- Front fork seal guards
- Carbon looks for tank cover
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