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
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
|