The VMAX comes with an extremely powerful V-type 4-stroke DOHC 1679cc engine that delivers power of 194 bhp at 9000 rpm along with peak torque of 170 Nm at 6500 rpm. Unlike other 4 cylinder engines, Yamaha has mated this engine with a five speed manual gearbox having one gear down and four gears up-shift pattern. With such a powerful engine, the VMAX can take most of the sports bikes and nakes bikes in terms of performance.