The most POWERFUL cruiser bike EVER!
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- Опубліковано 27 тра 2024
- The Yamaha VMAX is the most powerful cruiser motorcycle ever! Sean takes a ride on a 2017 Yamaha VMAX and is blown away at how powerful the bike is. With 200hp the Yamaha VMAX packs a huge punch!
This is one of the fastest bikes ever produced...and you need one!
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Wish me luck everyone! I've been working my ass off these last 5 months to save up 6000 to put down on a 2020 Yamaha Vmax. Submitting the application this week!
Good luck and keep her between the ditches.
Hey how is it?
@@danCK1990 You know how you dream about something so much then you tell yourself it cant possibly be that good so you dont get your hopes up. Well this isnt that lol. She exceeded my expectations
Awesomeness 😁
He must have died if he didn’t answer
I’ve dreamed of this bike for 36 years! I finally got a gen 2, 2015 model and it is everything and more than I expected!!!! Bad ass!
Good on you 👍👍👍 glad you got one
Thank you. I told the wife, she goes before my Max does!!! Lol! I will be buried with this bike!
My uncle has a 1985
Drive save😜👈🏼
Indeed. Live in the mountains of Colorado. It can be a little heavy around corners but handles great !! Never have to check my rear view for traffic
You know it's a sick bike when the guy twists the throttle, slows back down, and says a prayer.
Hes praying for the maximum amount od dollars he can make on it. Money before God everytime. This is America. Dont fool yourself.
If he needed prayer for his max dollar profit , he’d most likely have completed that task way before test driving on record...
@@tomakafrankconlon3207 he's Christian, not Jewish lmao
That's not a prayer is the Scribe by Samuel and is the truth nonetheless
@@ek8710 👏👏👏😂
The number one safety rule on the first Vmax delivered to our store was to tell the customers to move out before overtaking anything or else you would end up in the back of what was in front of you due to the acceleration being being so instant with the change of one to two carbs feeding each cylinder when you hit that throttle. We had a few that came back within a week of selling with the front end of the bike bent back to the radiator because they did not listen. I remember one guy bought brand new Kawasaki LTD 440 twin who rocked it off of the main stand running and planted the bike into the front wall of the bike shop and totaled it. No matter how we tried to help new or experienced riders the know It all’s always gave us reason to keep trying to educate them on the new bikes. The Vmax is my number one bike to ride on the road.
Buddy of mine had a 454 LTD and I'll be damned that little bike didn't play! Not super fast but it's surprisingly fast little bike! I got it up to 110 when he let me take it for a ride it probably would have beat an EVO from the same year.
@@johnsheetz6639 Hmmm...it might have taken an hour to reach that speed but theyre a good little bike.
"the monster's in your garage"
C'mon Sean, you missed the chance to say "between your legs"
ah dangit your right
@@BikesandBeards next time.
Now we all know what you are fantasizing about
Jesus wouldn't let him make that joke!
@@alanadrian8111 Exactly, the humility this guy shows is inspiring. It would have been funny as could be, but at the expense of an image pleasing to God, which I think our boy here is succeeding at.
When these came out, you had to pay cash (in San Diego anyway) you couldn't get a loan because they said you'd be dead before the year was out.
Yup, that was pretty much the case for my friend.
When I went to look at an FZ750 after he had gotten his Vmax, they didn't take me seriously, so I drove to another dealership from there, and bought one.
That’s great , shows the kind of people they thought would buy it.
@@dannydiaz8151
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100% no true in anyway. Every major insurance company would insure the bike and every major bank would finance it also. That was a stupid urban legend at the time. The EXACT same thing has been said of many different cars and bikes.
@@infesting wow...so, the guy that wanted to buy one (me) was lied to by the very insurance company that I went to for insurance...hmm...ok then...
Still one of the all-time coolest looking bikes. Those are intakes are just iconic.
They are hideous and they are fake. Dont do anything. Many Vmax owners take them off because all they do is create drag
I own 4 Vmax years vary. I once raced professionally and keep them all in a custom area inside my home so the memories will never leave me. Good times on the best motorcycle Yamaha ever created.
I’m getting my 1st soon, next month. I can’t wait. Getting the 2nd gen. Which gen do you like better?
I got it!!! And it’s the Vance and Hines cs1 exhaust bike, whine the new vmax came out Vance and Hines bought one and used it to make the cs-1 exhaust system while also doing a bunch of upgrades including a transformer series pain job by Chris woods. It’s so awesome. If you go to Vance and Hines cs1 exhaust for the new vmax you see my bike eith the exhaust on it.
When you took off without your Words of Wisdom, I thought "If ever there was a time for an appeal to God, it's before you ride a VMAX."
Or a CR500
ok, not religious at all, but you beat me to it.
V Boost!
As a Vmax owner I can tell you NO GOD can save you now!
Ha ha:D
i love how this bike has been around since the 80's and is finally second gen. such an awesome machine.
im so glad i found this channel. love how they review everything from all over the years so great!
Bought one of these new in 1992 when I was in the army in Germany. Scary fast. I got it up to 135 mph on the autobahn (legally) before I chickened out. The bike still had more engine left…
The V boost found on the first Gen VMAX was actually a butterfly system fitted between the carburetors.
When a specific rpm was reached an actuator would open the butterfly valves between the carburetors allowing a single cylinder to draw from 2 carburetors.
It allowed the VMAX to have good riding characteristics throughout the entire rpm range, reasonable economy and have that high power output.
It is a servo that opens up at 6,000 rpm. My understanding was that each cylinder could draw from all four carbs. It felt almost like a turbo.
@tinnman3505 yes you could get at tboost controller to adjust when the vboost starts. I have one that isn’t currently installed for my max
Ny friend nicks 02 vmax gets about 20mpg
@@jam9297 WHAT?! truly?
you need splatterproof pants just incase.
Cops: excuse me sir do you know how fast you were going?
Rider: idk officer my odometer got blurry so I couldn't tell.
Cop: okay carry on.
😂😂😂
I joined a dual carriageway from a side road looked back and saw blue lights.
I pulled over and the cop said he was doing 125Kph and I passed him, I said I was only in first gear.
His eyes opened, and said "you're not 19 anymore" (add another 40 to that).
Been there done that!
Cop didn't like it when I told him I didn't know my speed ,he asked me again with apparent shock in his voice, needless to say I still got a ticket, most cops in LA suck
@@edwardmulder3777 Your spelling sucks also.
I had a Yamaha Fazer 700 which was the baby brother to this (even had little fake V-Max scoops) in the same colors, rode that for a while and loved it. Then I stepped up to the first gen V-Max and never wanted for more. I kept up with all my buddies on sport bikes, was more comfortable and did almost zero maintenance. Was the most fun I ever had on a bike. Literally could not smile when you twisted the throttle, even just going for a casual ride.
The key for vmax has two options. One is the gear grip top like you have and or the normal key. My bike came with both. The gear top was for the guy that just left it in all the time, just twist and go! Looks cool when it’s in too. The normal key is just a key, simple. Love the video! Sad to see vmax discontinued after 2020.
Oh man, they discontinued? This and BMW K1200R K1300R really scratch that itch. Last time I checked, these were still expensive used and will probably remain so.
I remember when the VMax first came out in '85, I used to go to the Yamaha dealer in San Diego about twice a week, sometimes more, for over a year and spend hours standing across the street staring and gawking at the VMax parked in the showroom, dreaming of the day I would own one. Fate had it that I'd never get the chance to own one. It's 2020 and I'm 54 years of age now and still dreamin' that fate will smile at me one day, though I'm exclusively into ADV bikes nowadays. A shout out to the 2020 Ténéré 700 also brilliantly conceived by Yamaha!
Today they would call that stalking. You're not getting any younger. Pull the trigger, or in your case, twist the throttle. Your only regret will be not following your dreams. LIVE A LITTLE!
The last couple weeks I've found myself binging over all your videos. a car ran a stop sign and I t-boned it going 40mph. My 82 gs750 isnt doing too well, Blessed to be alive Dang I want to get back to riding, though.
Hope that your knee gets better soon. Thanks for everything that you do for new riders!
in 1985 my good friend bought a new V-Max as soon as it came out in Canada . it was the most amazing bike and huge horsepower at the time almost scary . I drove it many times with respect
I own a 91 v max. Canadian import. 145 bhp. If you put wings on her she would take off!! So comfy as well. Yamaha certainly got it rite with this model.
Almost scary??!!! My "85" scared the dog snot out of me. It didn't like to corner well. That thing was a hoot though, wish I still had it.
I love how he blurs his tachometer and his speedometer when he’s going fast 😂
Because UA-cam will demonetize this video or anything related about speeding
I was never in bikes until I saw Vmax first time back in my home town Tangier Morocco somewhere in 90s and I was wowed that is a cool bike and when ever the owner pass by or I pass by a coffee shop where he used to hung up and I stay looking at the bike for a long time and I never forget those. Moment.
Now I am here in US and I have Vstar 650 and I can’t wait to have a Vamx. I think the bike is monster.
I am 5’11” any advice regarding size and ridding experience to have this beautiful piece of art.
Yep
@@adelky52 good story, I saw one a month ago. It surprised me because it came out of nowhere. I only had a few seconds to enjoy it's view but they were awesome and cemented my resolve to own one someday.
DAMN, if I was in the US I'd happily take that VStar off of your hands so we could both upgrade.
@@briansetiady wtf really?! This is getting ridiculous
That thing has the same size engine has my 2005 honda civic, but has twice the power and none of the weight....That's insane power for a bike.
@Airgun Bubba I just bought a 2020 and its insanity on two wheels! Everyone gets a kick out of the fact that my bike's engine is bigger than my GMC Terrain's
My Tiburon has a 2 litre engine but has 60 less HP 😂 I wonder about the torque?
Vtech yo
@@myname9252 Vtech might as well be attached to an anchor at that point yo...
Come on everyone some people are not the brightest bub on the tree today's BS society thoroughly beats in your head they can't help it!! Lol.
We had an 87 Yamaha Venture with the V-Max engine minus the V-boost. It would just leave all other cruisers and bikes in its class. Massive crazy horsepower on a full bagger full cruiser. Loved it.
I just read the top ten fastest bikes of 2021.. My ZX14 isn't even there! A good dose of humility .. Good lesson !
The guys giving it a thumbs down are obviously those who've lost to it.
As a 2nd gen Vmax owner I can tell this thing is never ending fun. Except when having to stop to fuel up every time. It's a beast especially after putting race exhaust and tuned ecu.
The 2nd gen VMAX is a great bike. Needs a supercharger to become perfect though.
The frequent gas stops are just something that you learn to live with. Here is a joke. Why is a VMAX like an electric car? The rider and driver both experience range anxiety. LOL
I love my Harley and have had the pleasure of owning a few bikes with the V Max being one of them. It was by far one of the scariest bikes I've ever ridden. It was an absolute beast.
Sorry to hear about your downgrade!
Japanese make the best bikes. Sorry you dont understand.
@@letsgobrandon5622 nah, they don’t. American bikes have soul, something no Japanese bike I’ve ever been on can claim
@@masonboard 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@mattbarker1411 good point, I’ve reconsidered my position lol
They launched the V-Max in 1985, due to the 1984 the Honda Sabre/V65, being listed in the Guinness Book Of Records as being the most powerful production motorcycle ever.
The Yamaha gas tank location was weird, and it went well and just like the Honda, shredded 2nd gear in the cogbox. Upgrades rapidly became available, thankfully.
A slick design, purchased mainly by a certain kind of individual, but admired by many.
I remember the same . Dealer in our area had one 86 model with second tore out with kerker headers and a jet kit . Meanest sounding bike ever.
I remember when this bike came out. Cycle World or Motorcyclist magazine did a story and said it was the only bike that ever came in for testing with a extra back tire.
There was a guy who rode with us back in 86 and he had the K & N filtercharger kit that was supposed to make the bike even faster. That bike was brutal fast. The midrange was intoxicating. I had another buddy with a GPZ750 Turbo…that bike was stupid fast too. The 80’s had some fun bikes.
Owned an 89 for years. Fastest/scariest bike I ever owned. LOVED IT
I'm still kicking myself for not buying a slightly used 89 model in 1990 for $2500.
The scoops on both Gen 1 and Gen 2 VMAX's are Aluminum, the biggest difference is the gen 1 for looks, gen 2 fully functional
Correct and the 85 Max had a claimed HP of 145...this guy is not a Max freak like us...he doesn't know jack about the Mr. Max!
CG Max yep and he calls the mighty V-Max a “cruiser”. We all know it’s a muscle bike, not a cruiser.
Semi functional, not a true ram air
Semi functional, not a true ram air
@@Nobamaable multiple sources claimed different hp, 145 was the top, iv read 138 in other places. Ehh who really cares wen reality is 110-115 hp stock to the wheel
This is the only motorcycle I've ever heard of that anyone that rides it falls in absolute love
I have a numbered 2009 model. It came with plaque with the individual number on it, a massive 4’X 9’ poster of it from the factory, a Yamaha custom car cover and all sorts of other goodies. Mine only has a different exhaust and power commander for ‘modifications’ and it’s absolutely a beast. Oh yeah, mine also has never spent a night outside and I now have 2,487 miles on it. Love it!
Dude, I love the fact that you are unashamed if your faith and share a verse...when I buy my next bike I’m coming to you
Would you feel the same if he quoted the Quran, Torah, or Tripitaka? I actually liked watching this guy, but there’s plenty of other Chanels that don’t push thier religious beleifs on anyone! Time for me to change the chanel!
@@peter13912 snowflake.
@@johnjones5977 wow, saying such a deplorable comment about someone you’ve never met! Totally shows your lack of intelligence!
@@johnjones5977 definitely a snow flake 🤭
@@nicknathan7516 yes he is.
I remember it being first intruduced. Many insurance companies would not touch it.
How times have changed.
I rode one when they first came out back in 85. Never bought one but am thinking about it now, now that I'm an old fart. Been riding for over 40 years and I'm still alive.
@@wildbill5670
So I'll raise a glass tonight and propose a toast to "old farts and carburetors" !
I've heard back in the day its unofficial nickname was the Widow Maker. Sure felt like it wanted to kill you.
Thank you my friend. That and trying to eat right (good luck with that) and a little exercise plus my 60 Pontiac Bonnville Safari project keep my feet planted on this wonderful world.
I pay less than $150 per year for full coverage, but then again I'm 67 years old.
I test rode one once and I was floored! Absolutely loved it!
I bought one of these next Gen VMax first year it was offered back in 2009. I rode it for 10 years and sold it back in 2019. I loved this bike, I only sold it to pay off the remainder of my student loans. If I had a complaint, and to me this isn't really a big deal but the gas mileage was bad but it was to be expected. I got about 25mpg to 28mpg. The gas tank was about 4 gallons and I drove this to work a lot, and my trip was about 60mile round trip which meant I visited a gas station everyday, but I loved every minute of it. Yamaha sells a 240 tire kit for this from the factory, one of my first modes plus I shaved the beaver tail to show of the fat tire. It does nothing for the performance but it sure did look great. I have been itching to get back on a bike and my search has lead me to 3 possible bike, another one of these, a Diavel, or a ZH2. I am leaning toward the Diavel simply for something different.
I have always loved the look of those intakes.
Funny, those intakes I've always thought were ugly. Love the V-4 though.
It was the first bike that had these coops. Now look. Even the diavel has them 35 years later
My 09 Vmax finally needed its valves done at 77k. Also when you spend some time on it, youll be freaked just how quick it really is. 0-60 2.3...when you let it breathe it will scream. Chances are if you know the bike, you won't lose a race. My 85 Vmax was at 150 hrs and it wasn't sold or tested to anyone under 21 years old. Not to mention it couldn't be licenced in 14 states. They are the most iconic bike ever produced as well as maintenance free short of tires, gas and oil.
Yes the V Max was iconic I sold mine last year and I also own a Honda X4 it's their version of the original V Max muscle bike it's a bit more civilised as the Max only 100 bhp but tuned for more torque . both of those bikes are very special machines
Don't forget the tire squeal
And riders, they just seem to disappear
@Peter Angles yes but the 1% have all the money 💰
@Peter Angles Enjoy your Vespa scooter. Cream puff
Best reviews ever, thank you for the time you put into these
Nice to hear some positive things about the Vmax, one of the best bikes i have owned :)
Ivve tried everything, but I keep coming back to Yamaha!
These bikes are BEASTS...Pure, street legal, drag bikes...
That v4 motor is the musclebound grandchild of the 1200cc from the 1980s Venture touring bike. I had a Venture and it was a MASSIVE torque monster. Im a big guy at 6'4" and 275# and my Venture had no issues running 2-up with me and my wife, pulling a trailer, in the rocky mountains on several vacations. Only reason I got rid of that bike was the body was falling off of it. Damn awesome powerplant. And my '86 V-MAX WAS EVEN MORE AWESOME!! I havent ridden one of the 2nd Gens YET!
Had a 1st gen new as my FIRST motorcycle in the '90 the first week I lifted the front launching at a red light, scary stuff but I calmed down and enjoyed every KM I was on it especially in tunnels. Joined a club, touring with 300 other Maxes was the best, some people really went crazy with the mods. The original did have meters at the top of the fake tank, also the scoops were completely fake on the gen 1 but the looks make it really bad-ass. True muscle bike, often called the Terminator of bikes. Also every time at the gas station was pure fun opening that tank everyone came to have a look at it.
WRONG on the butterfly valves giving a ram air effect!!
The "V Boost" was actually aa complex arrangement of butterfly valves that opened at above a certain number of revs so a cylinder on its induction cycle could use the carb of the neighbouring cylinder whilst that cylinder was on the exhaust cycle.
In essence the bike goes from having 4 carbs to having 8 carbs attached to 4 cylinders above a certain RPM level.
This meant that when the V Boost kicked in each cylinder suddenly had the equivalent of two carbs available during the induction cycle. This allowed the V Max to break the old Kawasaki KH750 H2's fastest accelerating production vehicle record with a sub 3 second (2.4 seconds) 0 to 60 MPH world record. The V Max's record was eventually taken by the Feuling W3C in the mid 1990's.
Later V Max bikes were detuned with the V Boost disabled or nerfed to cater for riders of a more wimpier disposition who liked the looks and sound of a V Max but didn't want the underwear damage that riding a full power V Max can bring.
When I used to drag race bikes, back in the late 1980's, I was at Santa Pod Raceway (in the UK) and a bored out 1300cc Cosworth tuned V Max with Nitros recorded a 169 MPH terminal over a standing quarter mile (440 Yards) with a time in the 8's. It was announced that it was the fastest quarter for the day and the highest terminal speed also for the day.
This is why the original full power 1985 V Max is legendary.
thanks for the explanation!!
I had an '86 and loved it. The engine took on a new note at 5400 RPM. There were kits you could purchase to override the servo to keep the butterfly valve open. Never sounded like a good idea to me.
Only the non USA bikes were not full power. All U. S. Maxes had Vboost.
A really good friend, who taught me to ride, had an ‘86. Beautiful bike. He passed away after a low-speed crash on a Harley (wearing just a skull-cap) in August, 2000.
Bla bla bla bla bla bla bla no one cares
The butterflies did NOT create a ram air affect. What the Vboost did was opened around 6000 RPM and the front to rear carbs were linked. So each cylinder when the butterflies were opened were using 2 carburators for one cylinder. Euro Vmax bikes due to regulations didnt have the Vboost. HP was 90. American Vmax bikes had the Vboost HP was 145. In reality, the HP at the rear wheel was around 110 due to the rear diff.
Thanks for sharing what really comes across as solid facts about this bike. I've been fascinated with both generations since their inceptions. 👍🏻
It also had aluminium scoops and had the tank dash. European bikes caught up later and also had the full 145 bhp with vboost, apart from the namby pamby french with their 100bhp limit. I have a USA import from '88 here in the UK, full stainless race exhaust, stage 1 dynojet kit with K&N filter, 17 inch rear wheel, barnet clutch and plates, vboost overide switch so you can leave it stock, turn it off or have it on from tickover, which is fun but uses up a lot of petrol.
I do like the new 1700 one but it's way overpriced, $17,000 in the states but £18,000 in the UK at launch which is 25% more, bit of a rip off methinks.
All facts, except the part where the Vmax has a rear differential.
@@johnjones5977 congrats on saying what I said a year ago. Read AND comprehend sonny.
@@iamtheoffenderofall when and where did you say that it didn't have a differential.........sonny?
I remember as a kid in the late 80's being on the back of my dads Sabre running 110 mph and his buddy had a Vmax. He pulled up beside us looked over smiled and rolled the throttle and was gone. Awesome bike
I had an ‘85 vmax. Wish I’d kept it. Awesome machine. The new ones are a beautiful looking bike
Being I just bought the 2020 vmax, video gets instant thumbs up... Ima ditch this phone and watch this ep' on the 75er. Cheers!
@Cobb Knobbler the my back when sitting is about 11 feet away from the screen. I have tactile transducers in the couch and a 7.1 setup with a onkyo receiver.. it can be immersive..
But I cut the cord in 2017... so I only watch JRE, SRK, Illestrator,Cyclecruza, brando bicasso UA-cam channels on it. Throw in some columbo episodes and 70s mona fong movies....lol. I have yet to watch 4k bluray on it yet, so I'm kinda fishing in a speedboat.
75 is big at first, esp when mounting by urself... then it becomes normal. My phone is where I watch most things, but I wanted to hear the vmax on the sound system and feel like I'm riding my vmaxene.
BTW, I'm not a TV snob, I just want to fill the wall space... for 900bux why not. 6 years ago I paid 1000 for a 50 :) so prices are falling. Get u one if possible... and get the aural tactile transducers for the count... feels like universal studios show.
Congratulations awesome ride.
@Cobb Knobbler i personally enjoy the gun fight in Open Range. used to have a big speaker setup and could feel the shots ripping through me. i miss those speakers.
You're probably a 12 year old kid . Do you have a Lamborghini and private jet too?
I know what you mean, like buying a laptop just to game on, if you have the extra cash and enjoy something like you said why not
is that vmax key in your pocket, or....
well, pleased to meet you, too.
It's a vmax key. 😂
Sorry about that buddy
I absolutely love the fact that you use scripture! Keep up the great work brother! Loved the ride!
Life expectancy after leaving dealership is
I feel the kick of horsepower thrust form here. Amazing bike.
Appreciate seeing you on local roads! Also the fact you love the Lord.........way cool! Stay safe in these challenging times. I miss riding my 2007 RWB VFR :(. Years ago I was working for the Farfield Company at a Dupont project in Delaware, an ex-fighter pilot I met there talked that his V-max was the only thing that gave him the thrill of being a fighter pilot, oh my!
Just sold my '07 RWB VFR in March. Now riding a '22 Ducati Multistrada Pikes Peak. Fun bike w/170 hp.
Buddy of mine had one. This is truly a beast!
I had an 86. When the v-boost kicked in it would be like riding a rocket.
Just wanted to thank you for you're amazing content, you have taught me so much about motorcycles and the industry. Even more so you have taught me alot about life and how to maintain a positive attitude. I honestly can't thank you enough.
Keep up the awesome work
this video is clickbait and he is naive at best. BossHoss makes cruisers with over 400 HP on their lowest teir bikes.
I've been watching all your videos on bikes and beards and I just want to say thank you for all the great content and when this virus pandemic if over I think I might need to start the process of get my motorcycle license and get a cheap bike to learn on.
If you can build a motorized bicycle for around $300.00 then that's a great way to start for under $500.00 . 100mpg and depending on hp ( 1.5 or 3 hp most common , there are new "100cc's" idk hp on them ) . Most states have a 25mph max speed needing no license nor insurance .
I've built a couple of them and 40 mph on a bicycle is faster to the senses than 100mph on a motorcycle .
My most reliable engine supplier was #BicycleMotorWorks.com .
The postmaster pk 80 is 3 hp with lagniappe and a balanced crank for smooth top end . Big rear sprocket = torque , small rear sprocket = top speed .
Live And Let Ride
Love the video, love all the details but above all, I love the word of wisdom man. I played this video not thinking that I was going to run into that but thank you man 😊 GBU
I freaking love this bike. First time seeing it and I’ve fallen in love, like this has got to be my new favorite bike
I worked for a Yamaha desalted in 1985 when this bike came out. At the time, we didn’t stock ANY tires that large, so we definitely got a pallet of tires with it. We were located next to an Army base and the VMax was a huge hit. I was just 19 and it was too scary for me though. I wasn’t even allowed to sit on it!
I went to a Yamaha demo event at Malcolm Smith’s in 2014 because I was pondering buying the fresh new FZ-09. While waiting for a slot to open up on the FZ, for sh**s and giggles I took a spin on Mad Max, having never had the opportunity to sling a leg over the OG Max. It was the most frightening thing I have ever ridden! Zero reason for an almost 700lb bike with 200hp, (which is really all the reason you need) Surprised you didn’t mention the shaft drive effect, where under hard acceleration, instead of the front end wanting to come up, the back end raises up and it feels like the bike is going to take off like an airplane. My other observation was that first gear was useless unless you need to pull a horse trailer. I quickly figured out that 2nd was as far as any 180lb solo rider needed to downshift, and that made it much easier to make a right turn from a stop. I rode the FZ next and despite the well documented crap suspension and jerky throttle, found it was much less of a handful and much more fun, and ended up buying one, which I still have, though with lots of suspension and mapping fixes deployed. To me, it’s the little Max, and all the fun I need. Long live Max, hail the king!
My mt09 is just getting done with m4 exhaust power commander 5. I'm debating to adjust the front shock, and soften it up a bit. The rear shock is a bit saggy under aggressive leaning. I'm thinking ohlines inserts for the front and ohlines for the rear. What are you pondering?
The shaft drive is what we used to call "stand and salute",because that rear end would just lift up,and you were OFF and rolling! Mine was an 89. Loved that scooter!!! I'm on a built 114 stroked Harley now,and it's not as fast as my old Vmax,but she'll run pretty close to it..
My coworker has an ‘88 vmax. Really neat bikes. Thanks for sharing!
That's a true icon in the world of motorcycles. I can just imagine how much fun it would be to let that bad boy go on some nice twisty roads.
I had an 86 VMax for a couple of years. The guy I bought it from told me "It makes long straightaways short." I don't think I ever went faster than 90 on it but it was sure fun from stoplights. Handling and braking? Not so great. But, I wish I'd kept it.
Made in 1986 so you have to deal with it
I'm so happy this motorcycle was used in the film 'Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance' They called it the 'HellMax'.
Cool bike for a shitty movie
Sean butler stfu
@@mar2smooth54 but the movie was shite.🤷🏽🤦🏽
I bought an 88 new right before Christmas 88. The dealer let me winter store the bike in their showroom, they had a section roped off for all of the winter bought bikes. The bike was awesome and very comfortable to ride. I used to ride back and forth between Connecticut and Maryland down 95. I took the bike to California in 91 when I moved there, and kept it for a few more years. I wish I still had it today. And you're right, very low maintenance.
The screen is definitely a throw back, more than a throw back it is like a retro futuristic kind of thing like people in the 80s thinking how a motorcycle from 2017 would look like I love it
I’m now in love with this bike
Shaft driven smooth, far ahead of its time. A favorite fun touring bike with the power to get the heck out of harm's way.
When you're on the wrong side of a broken double yellow line and the knucklehead in the cage decides he wants to race, it's nice knowing that 6000 rpm brings the transwarp drive into the game.
...or, conversely...get yourself INTO harms way , in about one second
an amazingly powerful bike.i was 15 years old when the first model came out.i remember seeing advertisements that the v-max would break the speed limit in 1st gear.the speed limit in new york was 55mph at that time.one of my friends uncle had the 1985 model.he took off,and was in warp speed.we were so impressed with the power it had.if you look up jay gleason,he was a pro rider who had a lot to do with,testing the bike and showing its insane power.great videos.
Pee Wee Gleason did the Honda V65 Magna commercial back in the day.......then this thing came out !!
Hangs you out like a dish rag in a hurricane !
I have a 2005 anniversary edition VMax that I got brand new, and will have until the day I die. Grew up riding mini bikes and dirt bikes back when anybody riding a motorcycle was considered a thug or worse. How things have changed! Getting old sucks but as long as I can get on my Vmax, life is good!
I like how you blur out the speedo at just the right times.
I'd like to know how you do that in the editing!
Unlike the 40 in a 25 at the start of the ride?
Like when he was doing over 90! LOL I wonder about those trucks he was along side... they were doing in the 80's in a construction zone?? Where's da law at!?
This is one of my dream bikes! I would do anything to own or even get to ride one!
I have one! Stupid quick!
rode an earlier 2000s one of these and ive gotten to cruise my friends h2R around the block a few times near his shop{never left 2nd never went above 5500 and it was still trying to buck me off} and i gotta say that the vmax felt really damn good. comfortable as hell
Cool video, I enjoyed it!!!
I loved my V-Max. Still one of the meanest looking bikes out there. I hated the small gas tank under the seat-it emptied way too fast! Had to throw a Corbin seat on for more comfort, but what a bike! The same motor, but defined a bit, was also on the Yamaha Venture back then.
The Venture was first. It came out after Honda introduced the V65 Magna and Sabre. Cycle Magazine tested the Venture and took a photo of it minus the bodywork. Everyone thought that this would make a heckuva power cruiser. So did Yamaha, because the next year the V-Max was born, Kawasaki borrowed the 900 Ninja engine for the Eliminator, and Suzuki introduced a new 1200 V4 engine for the Madura and Cavalcade. The mid-80s were a liquid-cooled paradise.
Zues: Release the Kraken!!! 🐙
Yamaha: Release the V-Max!!! 🏍
Zeus.
"Zeus sees the V-Max and puts the Kraken away, for he knew he'd been beat."
Vtec kicked in yo
thats how yamaha thinkin
thats it
Had the 85 it was the wildest bike on the road. My room mate took out a 30k life insurance policy on me because he rode it once for a very short (1mile) run and was sure I would die on that beast. Its raw power actually saved me more than once
I appreciate the verses. And the content keep it going.
2:45, thought he was going to say," The monster's between your legs." Lol
missed oppurtunity
The way you say yamaha is badass. "Yaamahaaw" love it.
Nice review! 👍
I had a 1981 Yamaha GSX 1100 Midnight Special only cuz I couldn't afford the V-MAX...still a Legend in my mind...You Rock Mister ! God Bless y'all ! Ride Hard, ride Safe !
I'm up here in Toronto Canada
Thankyou for doing these .
Love the bikes, the way you review and even the bible verses man
Thankyou.
V Boost had nothing to do with ram air on Gen 1 Vmax, more like opening the secondaries on a 4 barrel automotive carb.
...and the scoops weren't plastic
Both of you are correct. 👍
Love the V-MAX. Love your channel. 🙏
Nice bike! Thanks for sharing! Take care and God bless you all!
I ride a second gen VMAX and learned how to ride on it! She was my first.
It looks like something from a video game
They used it in the final fantasy video game and the ghost rider movie.
I have a 2005 anniversary special I bought new. I remember when they first rolled out the first year vmax I went to the dealer to look at it and at that time they wouldn’t even sell it to you unless you’re an experienced rider. I knew then and there someday I would get one! The vboost at that time when it hit about 6000 RPM it would literally throw you back. I still love it! You can never go wrong with any Vmax.
Enjoyed the video, and WOW what a machine!
The old V Max was mental straight line ok but corners well it didn't go round those very well
You got that right, I bought a new one in 1987, Trading in my GS1100E suzuki. That shaft effect almost got me killed in a turn once but it was king of the 1/4
Darrin RentrucYeah ha ha those corners were scary on the Max
"You can't put this in your pocket..." :: puts key in pocket::
The V-Max is the ultimate power trip in my book, but the 1st generation was the one I'd like to own because it looks so good.
excellent review... and congrats on scoring this mean assed scoot!!! you are riding what I have always dreamed of having; V-Max, same style, color, etc. ... best wishes and thanks for this most excellent review of the "Beast"......
"Here's second gear..."
Tach: beer goggles engaged
Hey man. Love the videos and welcome to the club. I found a 15 for 9k last season after building then selling a gen 1.
When you get the chance, take a look at the ECU just under the faux tank for a red sticker saying "gurued gear".
If it's not there, it's well worth the cash to have em flash it. Tames first gear from a stop, makes the power band smoother, removes that annoying ignition cut in fourth and unlocks the ecu. Pretty much makes the bike ride the way it should have from the factory.
Glad you like it. Cheers
Third gear burnouts.... Never gets old.
Blame emissions, not the factory.
Words of Wisdom! Super cool! Keep it up, bro!
I bought one in 86 when I turned 16, most badass bike I ever owned, even over my Harleys
Harleys are for girls .