• First V-Max appears on American market with 145 HP announced and 400 m covered in 11 seconds. V-boost equipped.

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

• Digital electronic ignition.
• Back to aluminium colour for air scoops
• Introduction for Japanese domestic market

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.

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

• Back to chrome exhaust system

1999

• Back to polished wheels and fork outer tubes
• Carbon look for fenders

• Front fork seal guards
• Carbon looks for tank cover