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I bought a v-max brand new in 1987. beat the crap out of it for 5 years and it never broke down..great bike!!
I own a 2015 Vmax. I can’t stop at a convenience store without someone in awe! I admit, I love to explain what it is and that it is a complete beast!!! God bless
Vmax!!!
I have been looking for a 2015, best color imho.
I have this exact model. operates like a dream. I owned a '85 max, and it did not handle nowhere near as well as the 2015. No matter where you go, ppl either want to take a closer look at it or try to race it!
They lose alot. At least with me and Mine.
My father bought one of these in 1989 and got it for $5500. That thing was a monster. He had it up to 147 once with me on the back. His friend couldn't keep up with his little 800. He was going 90 and we flew right by him like he was standing still.
I demo(ed) this twice in the last two days (10/17-18) in Daytona at Biketoberfest. Awesome is an understatement. If you want a power standard that almost looks like a cruiser and you like speed/power, this may be the bike. I'm a sportsbike rider who likes twisties and long sweepers and this bike handles both well with neck snapping acceleration and sound you wouldn't believe. Smooth, vigorous power everywhere. Great video, thanks!
The vmax may have had low tire pressure in the front!
Have to say Ive been riding my 2014 vmax since last February. I test drove 3 times before buying it because at first I was scared of it due to the torque I new it had based on research. As far as turning, I apply the old school theory of push and pull to turn and have no problem with it at low speeds. U-turns are much easier than on my zx14r. The foot pegs Ive kinda learned to work around but dont really care for there positioning. The Shift light from factory doesnt go off till you red line, you have to set that up. Yamaha does warn that this bike is NOT for Beginners, they say you should be a seasoned rider and I can vouge for that. Also shows in this video, the torque is incredible. My turning experience is a bit different, I find getting in to a turn fairly comfortable and the bike stays there with a steady throttle hand however I have made my mistakes lol, and the bike will let you know when those happen. In closing, this is my everyday rider, Ive put 12000 miles on it in 7 months and had almost retired my zx14 as it isnt near as fun. New plans for my max has it garaged for now. Supercharger and track time next. Good luck bike shopping.
Broward HITClub I got a 2008 ZX14 turbocharged I love the power but,I want comfort also,your the man to ask? Should I get one?
Top review.....I've bought my 2012 matte black in 2013.....flashed it and all...
Just do it.
@@ross5506 duh....yes : )
I'm thinking the front tire is low on air pressure. That would explain the heavy feel in the front end because that bike should have a nice neutral front end feel. Even 10-15psi difference is huge
I used to have a 94 model
I was thinking that same thing.
Get those tires pumped to 42 lbs and soften the rear spring 3/4 of the way and the front end becomes much lighter and much more lively. Once this bike is setup properly it handles amazingly well.
I fitted BST wheels to mine and it transformed it totally. I did all the mods I needed to including Gurued Gear re-flash and it broke 165mph in no time. Last year it did 150.1mph in 10.83 seconds.
In my opinion the power of the 1700 vmax is ' legendary '
So basically what you're saying is, it's too slow?
:-)
Maybe try a bicycle next time, I think that you're exaggerating a little. They are fabulous bikes and unbelievably tough and dependable. You can't have more fun than riding a second generation Vmax.
Having just recently bought a 2020 VMax and been a previous owner of a 2012 YZF R1 I can say that this bike turns absolutely fine. Surprisingly well in fact. Everything about the gen 2 VMax performs. Not sure if his tire pressure was low or what this guy is comparing this bike too but he could not be more wrong. I was just having an absolute blast going up around the lake yesterday through all the twist and turns.
I agree. Maybe this guy was used to riding a Vespa. Mine does everything so well for me. My 2018 that I aquired used in 2019, has almost 45k miles. I ride to work, I ride every day, if I can. I love it.
I had the 2014. Only had it for a year. 30 mpg, can’t do luggage, not comfy for long trips. But the most fun you can have on a bookie. I’d only have it as a 5th bike if I were rich.
Owned a gen 1 and rode 2 gen 2. The gen 1 is a better all around bike with attitude. The gen 2 is an animal. I have 2 names for the gen 2.....the smile maker and the widow maker if your not careful. The power in both make you wonder how cruisers with larger engines can't hardly get out of their way. Amazing what actual engineering can do. :)
I own a '93 since new, and just added a '16. A simple ecu programmer gives full power at low rpm. But the 200mm rear tire makes it difficult to lean over, it wants to stand up in the middle of a corner. But it's a simple daily rider, that can leave 50' stripes at will.
OK, all u riding Dr. "Tough Guys", this Guy's trying to give a (expected) credit to this Bike in a light, funny way, nothing more.
So, enough of playing Einstein, chill out and enjoy the ride, Bro.
Have a 19 Busa and rode a 09 Vmax today. The power of the Vmax is astounding. The busa feels quicker (commander V) more agile. But, the Vmax feels like it had more torque and the seating position is obviously more comfortable.
I have an 88 max and have rode the gen 2 max both bikes are not for the faint of heart,it takes a certain person to want to ride and own one of these,I ride with guys that own newer sport bikes and they are always shocked at the power of my 30 yr old bike!! as someone else said these are mans bikes,you need to manhandle them,and they will get your blood pumping at every straight,turn,etc with that said both gen 1 and 2 are great daily cruisers,comfy on long rides,but dont let that fool you when that vboost kicks in its like warp speed!! and yes the gen 2 is as insane as everyone says,If i could afford one Id own one but for now my gen 1 is still kicking ass and taking names,with 42,000 on the clock! my one complaint-gas mileage ,vboost is very addicting.
The lack of cournering is from the rake and tail configuration, it's not bad once you learn how to manage a chopper type cruiser, with the extended front rake of the forks. More for going fast straight, yet good for cornering long sloping curves. Not so much for tight maneuvering. My Honda 700 Super Magna is the same way. Gets into full power mode after five thousand RPMs, and after 7000 hang on she gets with it then all the way to 10,000. Redlines very fast after 7,000.
Your reaction the first time you opened her up was awesome :)
You do not need to drive it like a madd Maxx to enjoy this really great bike ERRrrrr
the whole feels like a magnet pulling you down thing does go away when you get a feel for it..I remember the feeling when I first got mine, didn't last long..I get that from my mate when he has a ride..you can't sum the bike up on a quick ride..in short if you can admire a masterpiece all day like I can..get one..mine's only had a few days off in 4yrs..tis love but that's me and my opinion
let's talk about a first time out ride on route 309 and rain. i ride a vtx 1800 and a fz-1 and my vmax really held it down in the pouring rain i love the handling in parking lots and just street riding. this is a bike i wanted since i was a kid and all i can say is she was well worth the wait a combination of drag sport and cruiser this bike is off the hook. whatever you desire she has got it.
pora radi how does it handle as compared to your X?
i love the handling of both. the vtx 1800 is massive power on demand it best expresses itself on the highway it gives you a powerful secure feeling unlike some bikes that feel like the wind will blow you away.but on the streets its so comfortable and feels so nice the weight is never a factor. honda outdid themselves. i actually love it after a long ride when you are tired she handles like a dream. the vmax that v-boost alone will win you over its a perfect size heavy enough to feel secure and agile enough for great handling.i love that seat for long rides. they are both well respected by other bikers anywhere i go.
This video cracked me up! I now call it the Vmax effect. That is when extreme acceleration makes a grown man giggle like a little girl.
I am so excited. my brand new vmax will reach me in a couple of weeks
hell yea!..I miss my 87 v-max every day..riding a mv agusta dragster 800 RR now days. great bike, but the v-max was better on the freeways..
you will love this bike. i have a first generation 2007 and i am keeping it because i love and i am saving for the second generation 2013 and up. i rode 75 miles in rainy whether and this bike was stable. be safe never under estimate her v-boost.
Do you still have it ?
All jokes aside, it's a man's bike. You have to muscle it to turn, in slow situations etc. And respect it during full throttle. Not a beginner bike.
1keykneedeep guess I'm going to have a big learning curve. if I end up riding this is the only bike I'm interested in. beginning and all...
k3iler05 Me too! It's unlikely I ever will, but if I do.
Definitely not a beginner bike, you are right about that
dude u dont need muscle for a big bike i know girls 130lbs who could manuver this thing. its all just about trust. u have to trust it otherwise it will not cooperate with you.
I have owned a vmax on and off since I bought my first new one in 85..they are their own animal and not for a beginner at ALL.
In 1999 I was working for an Electric company that had me out working different regional locations every day and I stopped in a Yamaha dealer about an hour north of me..there sat a new Vmax and mine was getting old to me..I made an offer,they countered and we were to far apart for my liking so I left..a week or so later I decided I would make another offer and buy it..I stopped back in and told the salesman I was a bit more ready to deal and he said I was about 15 mins to late..a dude in his 40s was leaning on it and had a younger guy with him..I went over and congratulated him on his new bike n told him he barely beat me..he said "I bought it for my boy here"...his kid was 18,just passed a 2 day beginners MSRC and THIS was the bike he bought him..I felt fear for the kid..so..I tried talking the guy out of it,no way in hell, told the salesman he was an asshole for not explaining to the dad that this wasn't anywhere NEAR a bike for a person without a lot of experience much less a bike for a brand new rider..the salesman said he had never ridden one either and basically ignored me..I told the salesman I was dealing with that I would check in with him to see if Yamaha shipped them another one and I said it was kinda low class of the other asshole to not try to steer this kid away from the Max,but whatever..the following week I stopped in and the dude said " come back to the shop with me,I want to show you something" ..went back there and on a wooden skid sat that Vmax fucking destroyed..completely totalled..it was waiting on the insurance adjuster and cops to get done with it...the kid was showing off for friends,it got away from him and he hit a couple of parked cars..killed instantly.
If you have no brains or experience,start out with something else and if you smarten up or get experience,by all means,buy one..they are the most awesome bang for the buck out there imho.
It sounds like low tire pressure on the front tire!
The bike behaved as if the rider was unworthy . I agree with the bike .
A VMAX IS heavy... and feels much heavier than it is.
@@russellnotestine6436 hmmm didn't get that feeling from reviews. Seemed not one of those bikes that feel superlight once you get going but basically you can move it fast and it behaves well. Would love to try one one day. Well. The heaviest I rode, having just a 210kg bike myself is a v4 Honda crosstourer. 280? Didn't feel heavy in any way riding it. So. I figure I could muscle a heavier bike. Does not wanna turn at 20? Doesn't matter much mostly. If it wants to turn fine enough at 50 it is appealing still. Though if I need to pick one bike for the rest of my life it's definitely below 240kg. Perhaps a street triple r
@@gur262 A V-Max is a lot of tense work at low speeds. Very very quick from 0-120.. in a straight line. Shouldn't be anyone's first bike in my opinion.. A 'Widow Maker". So much torque on the low end. With the clutch engaged you c an twist the throttle and break the back tire loose. Never had one wheelie I suppose you could get one to. To know if it's for you, get on one and try it out. :)
@@gur262 683 lbs. so 310 Kilos
My 18 year old son and I did the Yamaha test rides last year and after I road the V-max I told him he HAS TO RIDE THAT. He rode it and got kicked off after about as mile for spinning the tire twice. It's a total beast, you'll only get about 100 miles per tank though, horrible... Great review!
"I'm not going to do a big burst here. Maybe I will".
I laughed. Very good review.
Ghost Rider’s Bike 🔥
This bike would be the death of me. There is no way in hell I could behave myself and I know full well that I am no Eddie Lawson.
You'd die trying to make the first turn. The VMax does NOT like to turn!
They do not like to turn at slow speeds.
Only the Ghost Rider is worthy of riding it.
You're no Kenny Roberts either
Rubbish thoughts....if you have the required experience and you graduate sanely to large bikes this is the best bike in the world. Don't listen to this idiot wimp. Right air pressure very imp.
Thanks for cheering, v Max. 👍🏼
Regarding the turning, i expect the pressure in the front tire is way low. 40 psi would fix the issue
I'm going on 6 years on my R6. I think I would really enjoy that Vmax.
They are a fun, big horsepower, straight-line bike. But the slow speed not so nimble feel kills it for me. There are others that do both rather well. But man I love the looks of the VMAX
There is a mod to have v-boost on all the time. Very twitchy in a low speed takeoff, especially from a curb parking spot on a road with a high crown. Bike was designed to run the quarter mile, they dont like to turn. I've a 98 now and had it go down three times. Twice by me on takeoffs and the first was by the delivery guy when they dropped it off.
You might want to try a ride on its main competitor the Honda V65. Similar quarter mile speeds but a smoother power curve and normal handling at low speeds. You could drag the pegs on em and they were as sure-footed as the Interceptors.
Seth Rogan reviews Yamaha is a better title
+scuzum2u LOL
+scuzum2u Hahahaha
+scuzum2u LOL!!!! I knew that voice but from where!!!!
Hey, the does sound like him!
this guy sounds like a beginner
I owned an 85 Vmax back in the day and have owned close to 50 bikes since. This is a heavy bike and really there is nothing on the market to compare it to. From what I remember my Vmax was a great all around machine. In fact, I plan on buying a new one because that is the bike that left the longest lasting impression on me. Of course, it will be tough at low speeds but at the end of the day when it is rolling that is when it counts. I have a Harley RGS and it is a pig at low speeds....all big bikes are but man when I am cruising that Harley on the freeway it is amazing. I find that the sport bikes and niche bikes tend to last with me for a short period of time but the Vmax is a bike that can be ridden all day with power and comfort and with a much better price tag than a Harley. I have heard that they are coming to the end of their existence at least in Europe. The Vmax is one I would never sell again.
You should give the Triumph Rocket III a test drive, see what you think of it!
It's English lol...
Theodore Bundy Beats whatever sad nationality you are...
Nevermind what people are sayin about you on here bro just dont be afraid of it man you just have to trust it. it takes a while to adjust but i know you can master it like anybody else. cheers!
i saw a guy on youtube wreck his passing a truck on a 4 lane. i think he accelerated on the paint line separating the lanes and the bike shot out from under him. watch out for sand at the intersections when turning also. sweet looking ride.
Its amazing when you watch a youtube video and find out the rider is riding through your city.
I had a 1985 VMAX and loved it . Like a 57 Chevy coming down the road a car guy can spot it a mile away and know it's a 57 Chevy and the same goes for the VMAX . Some years ago Hot Rod Magazine broke over and tested a Motorcycle and yes it was the VMAX and as far as I know it was there one and only time . They said it was the only Bike to come alone that remind them of a Muscle Car . They ran it down the drag strip and could not get the true reading of how fast it would go because the VBoost would kick in at 6000 RPM even at 100 MPH and the tire would spin . Beautiful Bike and nothing on the road looks better .
That's crap. In 5th gear the bike hits 6000 rpm at about 90 mph. The back tire would only spin if it were on ice.
Our weekend group of riders include the following bikes; 2014 VMax, 2014 BMW 1600 GTL, Yamaha Roadliner and (2) 2015 Harley Street Glides. The Vmax is all adrenaline and smiles with unmatched performance, and a really smooth riding bike. The BMW 1600 is a very, very nice machine with great performance and amenities. The Roadliner is pretty quick and smooth and looks great as a bagger. The Street Glides look awesome. I wish I could afford two bikes; a VMAX and BMW 1600 GTL.
It don't have torque it has torque I can't watch anymore who is this guy
The V in vmax is a Roman numeral for 5. Five thousand is where the fun starts.
I've ridden a few at BikeBiz in Parramatta.
The best way to corner is to get off the seat keeping the bike upright. The rear tyre is fairly flat with a short lean angle and the offset when leaned is horrible. But what a bike!
The excess vibration is not from the bike, but from the need for a certain endorsement to handle this bike on your man card.
lol... ya its at 5200 ish where the V BOOST hits .. and you can set it up to have that power ALL the time. just takes a tweek. this year you were riding was fuel injected.. I have a 99 and it does just as good with the power band. Glad you enjoyed it.Nice Vblog..
It's what you get used to, I've had a series 1 for 20 years and the series 2 for a year now, and you do get used to them. Great review by the way.. 👍
I guess the seat was comfortable. and the height of the pegs was not a uncomfortable either. This is the coolest looking Yamaha bike imo but if it is a bear to ride everyday, then it can't be the bike for me. But i'd love to try it out.
Haha just realized this is your channel, been watching your cigar reviews for a while but never seen your bike videos!
This bike is not for beginners,I got a ride on once ,never felt anything like that ,it's a 0 to 60 in 2.2 seconds .I had many bikes ,never seen any bike with that kind of power .
You haven't ridden a Busa.
@Osama Bin Liftin’ Have you ridden one?
@Osama Bin Liftin’ Ridden last 45 years, took one for a 185mph ride, hands shaking for a good 2 minutes after.
@Osama Bin Liftin’ There is an animal out their that is not only a comfort ride but will easily take the Busa. Triumph Rocket lll, a mere 2500 cc bad boy. Check it out.
Is this Barney's of Tampa off of SR60?
KravDr Yes
I have a 2014 and It's actually very easy to turn, ride, do canyons, and bar hop if you know how to ride. An FJR1300 is Eva Mendes, A VMAX is Salma Hayek. You have to know whatcha' doin' son!! LOL
I prefer the looks of the 1200. Shame there isn't a bigger Engine in the early ones
the bike is not at all hard to turn. I am not a big guy only 5'9" and I turn it easily. I think your not a very good rider
"the bike is not at all hard to turn." if you think that I bet you have little experience with agile bikes.
You’re*
Javed faziljaved He’s not shifting his weight or banking the frame. The V-Max is a monster bike. Definitely not for a novice.
It depends on what you are used to. If all you ride are 400lb wet sport bikes with amazing suspension then by comparison it handles like your grandpas 60s buick. However it's a muscle cruiser bike, scraping the pegs in corners is not what this bike is meant for.
Check out Vmax motogymhana, then tell me the bike can,t turn. The guy is doing thing on Vmax that will astonish you. In most cases it is the rider not the bike.
Imagine this engine/drivetrain on a Warrior frame.......
That's good advice. My first & current bike is the FJR 1300ES & I wouldn't be happy with anything smaller. I'm 6'2" 300+ by the way. It was also the largest & best all around deal at $15k out the door.
yeah ya def need more time on it. i don't even notice the fighting turn at slow speeds anymore. the flipside of this is the extreme stability at speed. ya don't get blown by trucks and high speed turns are very very stable. it tracks a great line. don't kid yourself, the bike smokes the bmw 1600, not even close. the power really kicks in at 6K and ya haven't felt what it has yet as you're not above 7500 on that thing. i got an ecu flash, unrestricted now and tops at 170, runs mid 9's in the quarter and is just an insane ride.
one of my favourite yamaha models classic olad but gold
The Vmax has a slightly heavy front end for a very good reason .When you go from 10 mph to 70 mph in less than 1.5 seconds , the bike needs to move in a straight line and not pull up the front wheel .
Yeah plenty of super bikes do it faster. Your comment makes no sense dude. Quit making shit up you think sounds right.
First of all, you need more time on the bike. The shift light is programmable. There are also tons of other features that you are unaware of in the control panel like stop watch, and Quarter Mile clock. Yes there is some fighting the steering at low speeds but at 670+ pounds its not a sportbike.
In town riding yes it holds its on, but the back road you said it!!! I love your initial reaction at between 3:55 and 5:30 Anyway not a bad review. Contact me for more info
love your reviews on bikes, if I had a week to live I would get the vmax
Not used to a key? What are you riding, a spaceship? Lol.
Probably HD, with proximity key fob
Obviously not a vmax rider, and the max didn't like him either
agreeeeed
I ride a 07 vmax, and it took a little riding to get used to, yes it has some issues, some can be fixed and some are just, the bike, but after I got to know it, fell in love more than ever, the thrill of it ( v boost ) move like a sling shot, ? Yes also allways check tire pressure, because if you don't, it wabbles, which is not pleasant, but if the pressure is in tune, brtlother, hold on to the bars, you don't want to slip back side, if you allow me to suggest, please drive one for few days, street, freeway and road, you owe to yourself, after all a Legend is a legend, thank you, for your time.
yall need to chill dude. it takes a while to adjust if u are going from street bikes to big ass muscle bikes. trust me its a huge adjustment.
This guy belongs on a moped
Total agreement with you. He didn't know what or how to ride it... "no power"? What?
My old ZX14R ate this bike up. I don't care what kind of race it was. still a cool bike though. If it had a bigger gas tank I'd consider purchasing one .. currently riding a triumph Rocket iii.
An underinflated front tyre can make it feel super heavy and tip in like that.
I have ridden this bike and it rides nothing like a chopper, it just does not handle like a sport bike. After riding a Raider, Voyager and then this the Vmax feels like it ways about 50 lbs. Very fun bike to ride. It is way too small for me though since I am 6'4".
I'm the same height. And looking at this since it thought it was a larger framed bike I might fit on. Seems like guys under 6' are having a reach touching down. Why is it too small? Would forward controls fix the problem, or just too small in general? Is the 1700 sized the same as the older 1200? Thanks for any more input..
The new Vmax V4 is deliberately made a bit out of sync to NOT be as smoothe, to get that more rumble-power feel.
I just sold my gen #2 vmax for a new fjr1300. Love the fjr but miss the vmax. You kinda feel like a superhero on it knowing you can kick the shit out of anything on the street. But the fjr is no slouch either, very fast. As far as low speed handling of a Vmax you get used to it and it makes you a better rider. Fjr is nice for longer rides. But the vmax is a conversation piece.
Nice test ride, I may look in to getting 1 later on.
What bike has the same power at 3k RPMs as it does at redline and why would you want that? Seems like kind of a silly statement to make...
JortsRider and, here, we have a close-minded rider xD
I had one of the FZX700s (baby max). Amazingly quick. But like you say, you had to muscle it through the turns.
Thanx for the review. Helps us a lot. Thank you for sharing this. J/Sweden
The buzz is not the crank ..it's the shaft drive
I got a ZX14 I want something of more comfort, I've been on the fence for the new Vmax,if Kawasaki don't upgrade 2019,buying the Vmax. How's the brakes?
Ross are zx14’s comfortable?
Ah the Vmax... I dropped this bike at a demo ride about 2 years ago here in Hartford CT. The instructor @ 17:20 he was there, saw the whole thing....Let me explain..
What TwoWheelObsession is saying about this bike is 100% true. I thought it was because i was a noob that I felt that way about the bike, but now I know I was right.
On demo day I went from an fz09 to fz07 to the Vmax. Vmax was my last ride for the day. Something echoed in my head "dont ride this bike, it looks way to heavy and the displacement is to powerful' but i went for it anyway (always listen to your gut instinct). Everything was going fantastic until we were slowing down at a red light (which felt forever). I held the clutch b/c I couldnt find neutral It was a hit n miss for that bike. I was so focused on finding neutral that I didnt even notice that there was a dip (uneven tarmac) on the road. So I put my right foot down, went to put my left foot down and there it went. My left foot landed in the dip perfectly and my balance went to shyt. It was the slowest drop in my life. Another rider saw me falling, he tried to get off his bike to aid me but the bike was already at no point of return. I fought to keep that baby up but it just took me with it.
+Rodolphe St. Preux Nothing you could have really done, that bike is a heavy bastard!
expected. The Vmax takes no prisoner. You need to know what your doing on a bike to fully appreciate it. For most it is wasted but for a select few no bike compares.
That's the barneys in brandon flordia
Bobby Christiansen Yes
I never sit at a light, or stop sign with the bike in neutral. I always have it in gear, you never know when a cage will come at you, and you will need to get out of the way in a hurry.
Great bike, but I don't like the readout on the tank, especially because it's continually scrolling.
Did he get past 50 mph?
I've read the comments about half-way down and I'm sold, for my next bike.
Unfortunately, It may have to be used.
With *your* eyesight?
~( 8-{0 >
I think you would get used to the ride if you stayed on it long enough. I thought the same thing with my 1987 Honda 700 Super Magna, with its longer rake and tail configuration. Rides more like a factory chopper in the way it turns in tight quarters, not so well. Balances out better after it starts moving and then it courners really good.
I just can't get passed the looks of that bike.
please sir do test ride of DUCATI DIAVEL
+Lav nath singh did
Found you from Memphis Mike I have subscribed I also post motorcycle content.VMax is such a beast of a bike Love those things crazyiest thing I ever saw was a Vmax with Nitros Great video!
Please do a review on the 2015 HD Street 750! I have ridden Japanese sport bikes my whole life and want to get an American standard or cruiser. The HD Street 750 seems like a good cross between both genres.
V-Rod!
+Desert Sky I think you would be dissapointed with the lack of power, however the 1200 sportster doe handle fairly well with enough power.
+Desert Sky Get Indian Scout, if you are willing to spend the money for it. V-Rod is also another great option.
It really Hurt me watching this
Can you tell how much comfortable is this motorcycle? Never had a chance to sit on a cruiser, and I want to know if after hours of riding you find any problem on your body, specifically pain on any part, which is the most common sense* to notice and understand.
None.
I want one would look great next to my Raiders
Air pressure is 42 42.
My dream bike.
can't be any brakes because you went through every stop sign. ha
love yamaha but this guy....
+Theodore Bundy I love the look of the new V Max ..only last week I bought a 1993 V Max and love it so far ..also have Honda X4 and Moto Guzzi Griso SE ...but can see me buying this bike .
Yes he should keep his stupid comments to himself.
NOW U know what a VMAX is...like U said, "THAT IS NO JOKE !"
What was the price of this box-new at the time?
Ride it way it wants to and don't be scarred
The low speed handling sounds exactly like what I felt on my test ride of the zl900 eliminator.
I would so ride the Majesty at a demo day. Okay I will ride pretty much anything with 2 wheels and a motor unless I've already ridden it and determined I don't like it(coughZL900cough).
I notice m 2014 FJR does the same thing it falls into turns compared to my ST1300 ! Have you noticed that on your FJR?
LOOK INTO new concept bike for Yamaha a replacement for the FJR ! IT WILL BE CALLED THE VMAX GT ! A VMAX POWERED SPORT TOURER ! MAYBE FOR NEXT YEAR!
That’s an old photoshop dude, doesn’t exist.