I always wanted this bike since 1985 when I bought my first brand new unassembled bike still in the crate, a 1982 Yamaha 550 Maxim. I felt like I was King of the road back then on my spiffy new motorcycle until this bullet of a bike blew by me doing over 100mph in a 45 mph zone. Of course, overhead was a helicopter chasing the guy. The next time I went to the motorcycle shop I looked over the Vmax and just couldn't believe what an awesome looking powerhouse it was, I had to have one. Years later I bought a brand new 2007 and I'll never part with it. I've had too many people tell me. "I use to own one of those but I sold it, the biggest mistake I ever made." I'll have my Vmax pretty much forever...
I'm the proud new owner of a new 2019 model. and that coming from a diehard Harley guy... I'm putting the wide tire kit on it and have my ECU remapped and switch out Stock exhaust. About another $3000
I think the thing with them is they fool you into it too. They behave like a very well handling bike, until you push them hard. Then the frame flexes and feels unstable through corners and too much power makes all kinds of scary things happen. But once you kick the stand down and hop off you can't help but laugh haha. What a joy these are to ride. I'll never ever sell mine.
Get a shinko tourmaster 230 rear tire. It won't last very long but I guarantee you it will hook up and you won't be spinning in 2nd, it's hard to do in first
Had the first one a real sleeper and definetly could beat 600 cc sportbikes in 1/8th of a mile. I race a newer 2015 and Run 9.6 in th 1/4 mile pretty dang quick with few mods
Nice! It was thanks to a red vmax, which I 1st saw as a kid in Nightmare on Elm street 5, the iconic "Freddybike" scene, that I fell in love with the vmax. One the best looking bikes ever imo.
I still have mine from 2002.Will never sell it.Its a legend.
No matter what motorcycle you ride. As long as it's a Vmax.
I always wanted this bike since 1985 when I bought my first brand new unassembled bike still in the crate, a 1982 Yamaha 550 Maxim. I felt like I was King of the road back then on my spiffy new motorcycle until this bullet of a bike blew by me doing over 100mph in a 45 mph zone. Of course, overhead was a helicopter chasing the guy. The next time I went to the motorcycle shop I looked over the Vmax and just couldn't believe what an awesome looking powerhouse it was, I had to have one. Years later I bought a brand new 2007 and I'll never part with it. I've had too many people tell me. "I use to own one of those but I sold it, the biggest mistake I ever made." I'll have my Vmax pretty much forever...
Yep I have a 1998 I feel the same way
My vmax is my go everywhere any and every day. Very comfortable too compared to my Harley’s I used to ride.💯👍
No matter what gear your grabbing at 7k rpm's you better be holding on tight!😎
I'm the proud new owner of a new 2019 model. and that coming from a diehard Harley guy...
I'm putting the wide tire kit on it and have my ECU remapped and switch out Stock exhaust.
About another $3000
Ripcord,
WOW. I'm impressed. Please keep us updated. I still don't know if I want to go with the 109R or this bad mufugga.
Handles like a drunk girl on a copy machine lol ! But I will never sell mine!
Worst handling bike I've ever owned. And I loved every minute on it.
I become very religious every time I have to brake hard.
I think the thing with them is they fool you into it too. They behave like a very well handling bike, until you push them hard. Then the frame flexes and feels unstable through corners and too much power makes all kinds of scary things happen. But once you kick the stand down and hop off you can't help but laugh haha. What a joy these are to ride. I'll never ever sell mine.
@@sstroh08
So, it's a year after your last comment here. Do you still own it, and do you still feel the same about it?
@@InsanityHere he died on the vmax
Roll on"s were awesome. I never did give it full power in 1st or 2nd. Can't afford a new tire.
Get a shinko tourmaster 230 rear tire. It won't last very long but I guarantee you it will hook up and you won't be spinning in 2nd, it's hard to do in first
It's Like Dumping 5 Gallons of Ethyl on a Campfire When You open the Throttle Full.
I did 60mph in 1st gear. No longer have it but it was a lot of fun.
It’s not a back road bike, not with that boost! These guys have to be kidding
Had the first one a real sleeper and definetly could beat 600 cc sportbikes in 1/8th of a mile. I race a newer 2015 and Run 9.6 in th 1/4 mile pretty dang quick with few mods
That bike in this video is not a 1985 maybe a 86 or 87 be my guess.
I bought a new 1985 Vmax what a surprise such power.
Wish I still had it.
It handels like a tractor around town , why is it so awkward to turn
Says how awful they are as far as handling and I just don't see it. I mean it's not a sportbike but I really don't think it handles that bad.
Maybe i exaggerated a little 🚜 😞
Easy tae ride....
@@TheZetec63 😳
Riding the machine is great but with a passenger on the back, it would be uncomfortable.
I have a red Yamaha Vmax 1200cc 😅
Nice! It was thanks to a red vmax, which I 1st saw as a kid in Nightmare on Elm street 5, the iconic "Freddybike" scene, that I fell in love with the vmax. One the best looking bikes ever imo.
Why do they alway pick 6ft guys to do these reviews. They make the bike look tiny. Im on my 3rd VMax. Fantastic bikes.
The 1st gen V-Max is kind of a tiny bike. The engine is basically 90% of it.
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Had 2...
Fuckin mental man...
Dislicate yer shoulders...
Stop moaning about the bike for gods sake
Go get a scooter