Is the Yamaha VMAX the Ultimate Speed Demon?
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- The Yamaha VMAX is a legendary motorcycle that has carved its place in the annals of motorcycling history. Its roots can be traced back to the late 1970s when Yamaha began exploring the idea of creating a powerful and performance-oriented cruiser. The initial concept was to combine the power of a sportbike with the comfort and style of a cruiser, resulting in a unique and revolutionary machine. In 1985, Yamaha unveiled the first-generation VMAX, and it took the motorcycle world by storm.
The original VMAX featured a massive V4 engine, known as the "V-Boost," which utilized a unique variable intake system to deliver mind-boggling acceleration and power. With its distinctive muscular design and drag bike-inspired styling, the VMAX quickly became an icon of the power cruiser segment. Over the years, Yamaha continued to refine and improve the VMAX, introducing updates and advancements to enhance its performance and handling. The second-generation VMAX was launched in 2009, featuring a larger displacement engine and a more aggressive, streamlined design. Today, the Yamaha VMAX continues to captivate riders with its exhilarating performance, timeless design, and unrivaled presence on the road, solidifying its status as a true legend in the motorcycle world.
I have a 95 full power V Max, mint, low mileage Japanese import (i'm in the UK), i also have a 2006 Gen 1 Hayabusa, the Busa feels like a big pussycat compared to the Max, the power delivery on the busa is smooth and effortless, the Max is just brutal from 6K onwards.
You have good taste in bikes. I have a busa and vmax too, mine are gen2s.
It’s a drag race bike. Pure n simple.
When the VMax came out around 1985, we all went down to look at it, and I wonder how anyone could ever use that much power. The salesman said it had so much power, it was scary
Yeah even today it has tons of power. It's a nutty bike.
You should have your carbs cleaned and synchronised.....perhaps new plugs and airfilter....sounds awful on higer revs...as if the flow line is disturbed....Believe me, when all is perfectly in tune your adrenaline will make you scream for joy.....as if you can't comprehend the speed. Only the yamaha V max can give a man that sensation. Many crash them so they become rare. You cannot handle 145 BHp on one wheel without having respect for this masterpiece of engineering......Enjoy!
V-MAX!!!! 🤘😈
The VMax dont play!
It’s a frightening bike
It's a muscle bike, and it was made for me!
I just bought one. Its made for me!! 1999 carbon fiber.
I own one very bad to the bone a lot of work and I own an RD350 when I was a kid and I owned an X S11 100 when I was in between childhood and now Yamaha Kix butt.
You can trick the v boost to always be activated at any rpm. Then you will know poor fuel economy but its a fun ride.
I have that with a stage 7 jet kit K&N cones, and a Kerker 4 into 1 exhaust on my 1998. I only get 76 miles to a tank.
I have an 85 I bought in June 85. It was one of the first shipments to the US. Number 2,131 off the production line. And 5,500 RPM the 4 plunums open up so that all the carbs are drowned in fuel n air. That is VBOOST. Just broke 12K original miles.
VMAX = Mr Beast
You should try out the second generation Vmax 1700 cc 200 hp if you think that first generation is something
Yeah I’d love to
The difference is 0,2 seconds and about 15.000 dollar😆
Maryland has some real nice backroads if you know where to look
Yeah it's under rated. Most of the northern part is great, but never liked southern md for riding.
Hold on to those grips when you nail it. And the seetis designed to keep you fom coming off.
Sweet!
Yep she's got a small tank i get about 84 to 86 miles with a full tank
Had my VMax for 18 years and never took candy from a baby. New goal for today! 🖕
you didn't mention those two air scoop looking things next to the not-a-tank
Oh yeah they are there for show apparently. I thought they were some kind of ran air intake
Right, there like "not-an-air-intake" :-)
Ha!Ha! You go steel candy from babies! Scary bike!
The minus side for me is the fuel consumption! It is thirstier than an alcoholic! A gasoholic!!
You're wrong about mpg. Those carbs need some adjustment. I rode mine for 15 years and never got less than 120mi per tank....CT to SC trip averaged abt 125. And, those drilled out stock pipes don't do it justice. When you hear it fitted w Supertrapp slip ons , you'll think you're riding an old chevy. The baffles are adjustable so you can mute it if you don't like old chevys or have sensitive neighbors.
In short, no it is not the ultimate speed demon.
Really? What is a speed demon to you? Go challenge it on the quarter mile then we talk again.