Yamaha VMAX 1700 (RP22 V4 Muscle) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
1,679cc Liquid-Cooled 65-Degree V4 DOHC 16-Valve YCC-T/YCC-I (Shaft) · Source: Yamaha VMAX 1700 (RP22 V4 Muscle) (2009–2020) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Yamaha VMAX 1700 (RP22 V4 Muscle) (2009–2020) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2009–2020 Yamaha VMAX 1700 (RP22 V4 Muscle) (chassis RP22/2S3) requires 4.5 L (4.76 US qt) of SAE 10W-40 (JASO MA2, API SG or higher) engine oil for a drain-only change and 4.7 L (4.97 US qt) with filter service (5GH-13440-80 / HF204 (or HF145)). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI front (120/70R18M/C (59V)) and 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI rear (200/50R18M/C (76V)), paired with 4× NGK CPR8EA-9 spark plug(s) and a YTZ14S battery.
Drain only: 4.5 L (4.76 US qt)
R 290 kPa (2.90 bar)
Est. Range: ~158 km (98 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-40 (Alt: SAE 20W-50) · JASO MA2 · API SG or higher |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 4.5 L (4.76 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 4.7 L (4.97 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 5.9 L (6.23 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 5GH-13440-80 / HF204 (or HF145) |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold bike upright on level ground 3–5 min after warm shutdown; read crankcase sight glass |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 43 N·m (31.7 lb-ft / 4.38 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
| Final Drive / Bevel Gear Oil | 200 ml (0.20 L) — SAE 80W-90 Hypoid Gear Oil GL-5 (200 ml shaft drive) |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70R18M/C (59V) · Rear: 200/50R18M/C (76V) (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK CPR8EA-9 × 4 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTZ14S (12V 11.2Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | Enclosed Shaft Drive — Replace hypoid final-drive gear oil (SAE 80W-90 GL-5) on schedule |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Silicate-free ethylene-glycol OAT coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 1679 cc · 200 hp @ 9,000 rpm · 166.8 N·m (123.0 lb-ft) @ 6,500 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 775 mm (30.5 in) · 310 kg (683 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 15 L (4.0 US gal) · ~10.5 km/L → ~158 km (98 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 8,000 km / 16,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 20,000 km / 16,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 26,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Unleashed in 2009 as chassis RP22 with a cast-aluminum frame, 52mm oxidized-titanium fork tubes, slipper clutch, and 200 hp 1,679cc V4, it ran essentially unchanged until 2020.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Feeding its ferocious 200 hp V4 and hydraulic slipper clutch, refill 4.7 L with spin-on filter HF204 (4.5 L drain) of full-synthetic SAE 10W-40/20W-50 JASO MA2 plus 200 ml shaft oil.