New VMAX

[Radioguylogs]

Noteworthy new-old Yamaha:

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/yamaha-vmax-carbon-celebrating-30-years-vmax/

I can't imagine 197hp.

[bikerphil]

They should call that one Widowmaker, it must be sick.

[MPittma100]

Vmax

They should call that one Widowmaker, it must be sick.

I agree Phil. Yamaha has always been a contender/participant/leader in the "FAST" bike wars. Looks like they are now trying to outrun or keep up with some others such as Ducati and Kawasaki.

But, as the ad suggests, these bikes are designed for mainly one thing - straight line acceleration. Bike is all engine. They are probably not well suited for an all day cruise. Their target market is "the young and restless".

Having said that, I (not so young and restless) would volunteer to see what ET/MPH I could get out of one in the quarter mile.

[James England]

I've been looking at these and went to view a used one a few weeks ago. They go well round corners too though and aren't just straight line machines.

They are physically big looking but slim, without the width of the in line fours. They are superby built, low down and very comfortable.

The new price here is now less than it used to be for the 2104 models, a mere $24,000 . I looked at a pX for my XJR too. But bottled out because of the cost! The 2015 is more expensive but only varies by a few carbon fibre bits.

I'd love one. My girlfriend of many years described my constant viewing of the bike, specs, pix and videos as an obsession with 'vehicular pornography'

YouTube has videos of them smoking rear tyres on dry roads.

They do handle though and better than the 1200 original Vmax.

They have a tiny fuel tank though that's good for only 70 miles or so!

But, they do look and feel lovely. I've been pining for one for ages........... You've set me going again now

[jetmechmarty]

My girlfriend of many years described my constant viewing of the bike, specs, pix and videos as an obsession with 'vehicular pornography'

And you think this makes you any different than the rest of us?

[madmax-im]

I'd like it in Red...its raw and viceral...that motor is huge...

[James England]

And you think this makes you any different than the rest of us?

She said I like looking and lusting after something that is really meant for a younger man, knowing it's probably unattainable. That the chase would be better than the kill and the anticipation probably far exceeds the ultimate reward, which might be a slight disappointment. That I look at the pix and, once my urge is satisfied, I immediately click away from it but can't resist going back again when the need arises. But, in the meantime, I still have my old faithful that's served me well and still pretty fast and nice-looking....

[jetmechmarty]

She said I like looking and lusting after something that is really meant for a younger man, knowing it's probably unattainable. That the chase would be better than the kill and the anticipation probably far exceeds the ultimate reward, which might be a slight disappointment. That I look at the pix and, once my urge is satisfied, I immediately click away from it but can't resist going back again when the need arises. But, in the meantime, I still have my old faithful that's served me well and still pretty fast and nice-looking....

I say keep enjoying it. She's lucky. She wouldn't take it so well if it was younger, faster women that had your attention, whether you could have them or not.

[James England]

I say keep enjoying it. She's lucky. She wouldn't take it so well if it was younger, faster women that had your attention, whether you could have them or not.

yeah, she's lucky....... Only bikes I'm drooling over.i couldn't cope with the woman equivalent of the. Vmax, that's for sure.....

[IanDMacDonald]

yeah, she's lucky....... Only bikes I'm drooling over.i couldn't cope with the woman equivalent of the. Vmax, that's for sure.....

Lol. I've dated a couple that were crazy fast . . .

[donebysunday]

Lol. I've dated a couple that were crazy fast . . .

Sad thing when they run us into the ground only to leave us laying there gasping. Don'e };-)

[Radioguylogs]

...Valentine's day on Channel 11

[Prisoner6]

As a former owner of a Gen. 1 V-Max, I can tell you this:

It had a stellar engine (in every way), but the chassis/brakes/suspension were not up to the task of controlling all that power.

But this Gen. 2 V-Max is a horse of a different color ... I've ridden one on two different occasions, and James is absolutely correct ...

The new Max handles much better than the Gen. 1 ... it had better, with nearly 200 claimed horses on tap. Lots of top-shelf brake/suspension components ...

And a seriously stiff and beefy frame. But the first impression when riding it is the brutal acceleration you can attain ... I've never experienced anything like it.

I, too, have wanted a Gen. 2 V-Max ever since Yamaha released it ... and let me tell you, pictures do not do this bike justice.

Having ridden the bike, and viewed it up close and personal numerous times ... yep, it looks much better in the flesh.

But the V-Max that really has me salivating is this modified Gen. 2 ... it was created by German bike builder Marcus Walz. IMO, it improves upon the factory look a great deal:



WOW! (Click image to supersize)

[James England]

As a former owner of a Gen. 1 V-Max, I can tell you this:

It had a stellar engine (in every way), but the chassis/brakes/suspension were not up to the task of controlling all that power.

But this Gen. 2 V-Max is a horse of a different color ... I've ridden one on two different occasions, and James is absolutely correct ...

The new Max handles much better than the Gen. 1 ... it had better, with nearly 200 claimed horses on tap. Lots of top-shelf brake/suspension components ...

And a seriously stiff and beefy frame. But the first impression when riding it is the brutal acceleration you can attain ... I've never experienced anything like it.

I, too, have wanted a Gen. 2 V-Max ever since Yamaha released it ... and let me tell you, pictures do not do this bike justice.

Having ridden the bike, and viewed it up close and personal numerous times ... yep, it looks much better in the flesh.

But the V-Max that really has me salivating is this modified Gen. 2 ... it was created by German bike builder Marcus Walz. IMO, it improves upon the factory look a great deal:



WOW! (Click image to supersize)

that's is so lovely, IMO....

[Bonz]

I posted this about 5 years ago, love riding this bike when we go visit my wife's uncle...

"Speaking of the new 2009+ V Max... My uncle in the Chicago area took delivery of his 2010 V Max in January. I had the distinct pleasure to go on a long ride with him this summer while visiting the area for a family reunion. He has a Harley Road King and the new V Max. We spent 2+ hours chasing each other around (meaning, whoever was on the Harley was chasing the other on the V Max).

I am here to say that I cannot imagine being flung down the road any faster, from any speed, than what the new V Max is capable of. NO lie, NO joke, I rolled on at 30 mph in 2nd gear (actually went WFO) and the speedo looked like it was counting by 20's it went up so fast. 50, 70, 93 (shift light came on) then a quick shift to 3rd, pinned the throttle again, 105, 115, ok, time to roll out. This happened in the span of I-kid-you-not about 4 seconds or a bit less. Read a road test of the newer V Max in most any cycle mag, they will concur... About 175 hp and 110 ft/lb torque at the rear shaft driven wheel..."

It did do a nice job around the corners too, I think folks that give it bad marks for handling expect a sport bike under every seat they ride on.

The anniversary edition version is awesome looking.