IT'S A REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAL BIKE! IT MAKES YOUR BEARD GROW THICKER, YOUR VOICE GET DEEPER AND YOUR DAD FINALLY SAY "I'M PROUD OF YOU"!
🤔...... Got to so no. Will it pass a lot yeah, will it pass everything not even close. My 2022 S1000RR is putting down 196bhp and it weighs almost 300 pounds less so will it pass most cruise bikes and 600's yeah absolutely. Will it pass modern liter bikes ? 🤣 NOT EVEN CLOSE !!!
Yeah it was a big thing 20 years ago for sure if your on a sport bike , they would never give you the biker wave as you passed one another, and I can Guarantee it's still the same when it comes to the 1% bikers and Just "Hardcore" 😠🤬Harley only or die bikers..☠ It's pretty sad they have that attitude as if "racist" towards anyone other than Harley rider's, It's freaking Hilarious, because most other manufacturers build better engines that are reliable with more power, The V-rod engine was designed by Porsche for Harley and Porshe designed the V4 "Nova" project for Harley also, but Harley could not afford it and was also Leary of putting a v4 in their bikes that made more power..😆 @@BUILDEMTORIDE
@@williamallen7386 Hey - if you want a 1.8 liter engine that makes 86hp you are entitled to buy one. It takes a real *STRONG* man to spend so much money and get so little and return.
I am the new owner,and I am very proud of this bike,and yes I'm a responsible owner I keep it in the garage and never ride it in the rain and you made my day by blessing my bike,and I don't want to see those special skill you are talking about😅
It don't matter what I bought it for, as long as I got it,that shouldn't be none of yalls concern by the way,and no thank you on the Harley, it's not my cup of tea ,to each their own ,I think Harleys are for village people YMCA
I had a v65 sabre and 1200 vmax both. That sabre worked really good I'm sure the vmax would take it in the 1/4 mile but I'd put my money on the sabre after that. Sabre handled much better also The V65 were very underrated ✌️
I have a 2018. I got it used in 2019. It had 2371 miles on it. So the original owner did not like it, or it scared the bazeebers out of him. I will go with option 2. Today, I hit 57k miles. 13 Sets of tires later, I will tell you, it has been miles of smiles. I have had so much fun with this thing. You can cruise for hours. Your weight is on your butt, not your wrists, like a crotch rocket, and it corners so good. There is tons of torque coming out of the corners, enough to make a crotch rocket nervous. In a straight line, from a dig, it is hard to beat. It has no traction control, wheelie control, launch control, nothing but abs. It is just you, and the machine. You have to figure out how to get out of the hole, and not blow off the tire, unlike the modern crotch rocket, that uses computers to help you ride. My monster is not under my bed. It is in the garage. Waiting on me.
Definitely not 2009. 2009 was the first year of Gen2 (the 1700cc VMax). There were two anniversary Vmaxes. The 30 years VMax and the 60 years (?) Yamaha. Both "special editions" come with special special color, actually the 30 years Vmax is real carbon fibre all way round - not the scoobs though - and it comes with Akrapovic exhausts. Engine is untouched though.
Had a 1985 back in the day. Got bored with it and built a turbo fir it. Feed by a 2 barrel Weber sticking up through the airbox cover. Let's just say it was a bit of a handful 🤨 It was so much fun to mess with the Harley riders.
When I bought my XSR900 in 2020 there was one Vmax in the show room. It was all black, beautiful and intimidating and I knew it was the last time they would have one. Price tag was 25K. I wish I could have bought both bikes. I will ride one before I die…
MT-01 best American Yamaha because it's an awesome bike with a big V-twin, V-Max most American Yamaha because there's just more of everything. It even has more more, and bigger bigs too😂😂.
They arent even in the same class of motorcycle one has class and prestige the other has none one holds it value better than any motor cycle in any class a 100 times beeter and they dont stay on the market long
Why would a Harley rider cry? These bikes are not even in the same class. I have met more down to earth Harley riders than sport bike riders. Most sportys are spoiled rich kids trying to puff their chest with daddy's money. I have had every type of bike made, my go to HD. When i was a boy, i said i would never own an old man Harley. Lol
I have the same year vmax. A new front tire will help but won't cure it fighting you in the corners. It likes to go straight when you're on the throttle. When i bought mine it had metzeler 888's on it and you could roll on the throttle anywhere in 1st or 2nd and melt the tire. Now i have new shinko's and it only spins when its cold. I kinda miss the spin in some ways because it was soo controllable and fun af. It the most fun I've ever had on two wheels! 100 mile range on super only sucks and I'm very careful with my throttle lock.
I had an ‘89 V-max (Red), I like that design better than this overly muscular bulge, but that new radiator is an improvement and the low headlight inline with the tank… 👍😊 The speed is addictive, indeed. 🤣
Vmax sits in a special niche. It is not a sport bike. It is not really a "Cruiser". The only bikes that fit in with it are the likes of the Rocket 3 and Duval. They are not Nakeds, Standards, or Tourer, they are muscle bikes. The thrill of the acceleration. The smoking of the rear, and just lone wolf persona of it makes it stand tall.
Love the VMAX one of the most iconic muscle cruiser out there but i went and bought another for the comfort of riding and still have the muscle cruiser vibe the Triumph Rocket 3 GT , 2,7 sec on a 0-60 so not far from the VMAX 2,5 sec those motorcycles are iconic in my mind they will have to upgrade that old VMAX look its past due. Ride safe man. and hello from Montréal Québec Canada.
I remember when the 1st gen came out and I was at the Rock Store in the Santa Monica Mountains when this guy rolled by at about 10 MPH and jumped on it. He left at least a 50ft black stripe and I thought the guy was going to kill himself when he started going sideways. When that V-Boost kicks in you are basically doubling the carburetor barrels.
The Vmax is the evil twin to my bike. I have a Royal Star Tour Deluxe. My bike gets 42mpg. Unfortunately I've never ridden a Vmax but I want to. I love the sound of the V4.
I'm a Harley rider, and I've NEVER cried because of any v max. Plus, I make v max riders CRY when I'm on my Harley on ANY twisty road. The v max is a pos
@iamtheoffenderofall you are entitled to your opinion. My Sportster has 109 hp and weighs 391 pounds wet. Upside down forks, dual disc with 4 piston calipers. 17" wheels. Rear sets, high pipes. I don't get beat by Ducatis, much less a pathetic v max.
It might be a bit faster than a Vrod, but Harley has it beat hands down with fit and finish. Plus the Vrod has 5 gallons under the seat. But can you really compare speed of two bikes when one is a 1250cc v-twin and the other has a whole half a liter more motor. And I’m not sure, but isn’t the Vmax a V4, or is it just a two cylinder?
I'm not sure what you are talking about. The fit and finish on my 2009 VMAX is perfect. Everything fits tightly. There is not a hint of orange-peel in the paint. I've been riding since 1967 and this is the best bike that I've ever owned.
This guy is not the brightest guy, turning it up hard with 12+ yr old tires and hauling ass in a obvious construction zone!! Not sure how much experience he has? I think he just jumped in to the TH-cam video thing fixing bike. You better get a solid background motorcycles as a whole. I have been building, racing and fixing bikes since the late 1960’s, and I am still learning all the time. I recommend buying as many Clymer manuals as you can.
I'm old now. Had a 85 model. Dialed 10:30's @ 129 in the quarter mile for for years. It only ran 11'o's completely stock. Most fun I could have with my clothes on. First back tire lasted a week. I had never been on a streetbike ubtil I bought it.
I rode Yammies, but for cruising, I have the Electra Glide Ultra Classic. Got to have cruise control, jams, and enough room, for stuff. Brands do not make other brand riders cry. The title of the video. It is a hook, notice, I am here..... Dumbass idea, all around... Makes me laugh, and wonder why ?
Why would it make Harley riders cry? It may very well be a cool bike.. very fast.. but I’ll take my the (2024 road glove cvo st ) over that any day of the week.. different bikes for different people different types of riding…. Lots of guys like a big touring model bike to go cross country.. others like sport bikes, dirt bikes.. the idea that because a bike is fast than another bike, that it makes it a better bike is ridiculous..
I went to get a V Max but it felt like I was on a tricycle. I tried the Goldwing and by knees were into the fairing. I got the KLR because it was the only bike in the showroom with a flat seat that I could comfortably operate. I came up on the original H2. There's nothing like the feeling of I can't believe I'm alive every time I got off it!!!
You must giggle like a crazy person when you hear people talking about bikes being fast...."nice bike...you pick one of the random 40,000 made that year" *throws his leg over a hand built supercharged hyper bike h2*
Just to add on, only 3 bikes have ever floored me with envy. The Speed Triple (best sound ever created from a motor cycle), the SB8-R (the gates of hell open up on the intake....children cry, and dogs fall over in fear...it sounds that evil) and the supercharger wine from the H2. The SB8-R and the H2 are true once in a. life time bikes...rare and absolutely amazing. I got the speed triple because I could not afford the SB8-R...but I still hunt for one even today.
You have to ride a first gen it had four carbs and this wild butterfly system that would open around 6,ooo rpms it would literally feel like a 50 shot of nitrous but stayed ahead of everything
The continued attacking of older Harley riders says a lot about your insecurities. We don’t care what you do or what you ride. We’re not going to hurt you….calm down.
MOAR V-MAX PLOX!! Total dream bike. I don't need one but I soooo want to ride one. For my actual stable I would probably buy a Busa or a blackbird before this... but the V-Max gives me the tingles for sure. I would watch additional V-Max related shenanigans.
This or the Rocket 3 (2023)? Even though I can get the Vmax for literally half of the R3 I'm looking for the quickest, arm stretching experience possible; the giggle factor. Any input?
Vmax for sure. Wins in power, hp per dollar, and reliability (even being discountinued). If you can, why not go for the original muscle bike, the one that started it all in the first place, albeit 2nd gen
I'm pretty sure that the V-Max air intakes are deliberately positioned to allow for the expansion of the "Gentleman's Vegetables" should you decide to "see what she can do". Those mirrors have to go though. I swear that they look almost identical to the ones that came with my '93 Suzuki 250 Bandit & make the bike look much older than it is.
The KLR has probably done more to preserve my Driver's license than any other single thing. The V Max probably gets better mileage but the KLR will run on Pemex!!!
@@iamtheoffenderofall I didn't say the VRod could hang with the VMax, I said it is comparable, IE, both bikes are power cruisers. Reading Comprehension is important.
That was true for the 1200 VMax....sort of. Even the 1200 VMaxs engine was heavily updated from the royal venture (a nice tourer btw). The 1700 Vmax like the one tested here is a total different bike.
Hmmm. Race me (2015 Vmax) for the pink slip and I’m almost certain there will be some kind of moisture under your eyes. JK, though I’d be a smart ass for a minute. Stay safe brother man.
I’ve never cried over anyone else’s bike. While the VM is a nice enough machine, it would never replace my Road Glide. Just like a Pan America, it would be a nice addition for quick blasts around town or county. But I would never go back to something with the same or worse range than my old 94 Sportster. I gave up my Street Rossi days a while ago, but if I feel them coming on, my bro will lend me his Busa. The title made me laugh, because the number of “Harley bros” who tell you about a “real bike” is much lower now than the number of cope bros telling everyone how they don’t even want a Harley and using AMF-era problems such as oil leaks as some kind of burn. Ride on, Spite
I own a 1998 1200 vmax allways wanted one finally got one also a special edition Jen 2hyabusa a bike I also wanted I'm blessed after a life off near 50years ridin I own what I dreamt off thank you the bike god in the sky oh by the way after 130bikes both these are a real rush to ride I not only spend a massive amount on fuel but also on underpants lol
Guess what. It's coming back out bigger, meaner and being changed to fuel injection 1700 monster. It was 200hp stock and would peel your skin off. Imagine even more power. In the 80's when it came out. The addition of fuel infection. I can wait to see some runs down the quarter mile. Almost forgot. It's also all aluminum so a good deal lighter. Only down side I can side I can find is the monster's $17999.00.
I'm a Harley rider, and yeah, the VMax will leave anything, and I mean anything Milwaukee builds in the weeds. It's a beautiful machine and has a ton of power. Great bike, great power cruiser!
Thanks Spite. Finally, an in-depth really good normal review on the VMax. Nothing but facts told on this whole review. Especially the fuel thirst and the fun teasing that comes along from your friends. Like, you just topped off, leave the gas station, come up on another gas station after 10 miles of riding and your friends wisecrack and jokingly asking if we all need to pull in again! 😂 Funtimes!! I got my 2014 new and it is still 100% an absolute joy to ride. Such a great bike. Zero issues. It's a super comfortable cruiser, the braking is fierce, and bottom line, it's fast AF!! I could own 10-20 different MC's and my 14' Vmax is still a motorcycle I never see myself getting rid of. Oh yeah, my beard got longer watching this vid.
How does a bike that looks like it's made outta plastic make Harley riders cry? I'm not strictly a Harley rider. I have a Harley and a Valkyrie, and trust me, no Harley rider is sweating that thing, lol.
I’ve never been into cruisers, R1 only for me. Then I rode one of these. I now own the original 2009 vance and Hines cs-1 transformer themed vmax1700!!! Vance and Hines bought the bike back in 09 to develop the cs-1 exhaust system that you have on this bike in the video. There’s plenty of pics of mine on the internet.
Hi Thorold, I own a VMax, actually 2, the Gen1 and Gen2. Never had a Harley and I don't know why he is comparing the VMax with a Harley. They are totally different bikes, like comparing a Cobra with a F350 or so. Cool Harleys out there btw. Just that I am spoiled by VMax simce 1995...
Epitome of bike production , V-Max. 1990 ,I got one in Germany. It was a crazy thing. When I drive around the bikini of the female population, we're falling to the floor automatically.😮😂❤
The VMAX1700 is the ultimate collector of speed. (and gas station receipts) It's nearly impossible to not smile when riding. You have to use equal amounts of power and nerve to make it go were you want it to go. A literal beast! P.S. The throttle lock is pretty much useless on the Max. Any throttle input, at all, simply adds speed. It is nearly impossible to find the minuscule throttle position that will maintain your speed without accelerating. Yes, it's that eager to go faster.
Unless you're racing on a race track, I don't know why anybody would need more than about 40hp on a motorcycle. Above that point, all you're doing is burning up gas in large cylinders for no gain at all and your mpg goes down from it. The more cc's you have, the lower the mpg's you have. It's a trade off. 450cc and 40hp is about the sweet spot trade off between still having plenty of fun acceleration and a reasonably decent 50 mpg. I looked up the mpg on the Yamaha VMax... 28mpg. Basically, about that of a car.
Beautiful motorcycle…have had the chance to ride a few examples starting in the early 2000s and last was a 2015. Waaaaay fast!!! BUT…they handle like a long soaking wet stack of lumber. 😂 The wheelbase is too long IMO, but dragsters should be
They all try to copy, but until you man up and ride a harley you just dont get it. It is not about horsepower ans speed there is way more to it. Japaneses sport bikes are cool rhats where they need to stay with sport bikes they'll never be as badass ass an American Harley Davidson, never.
The fact that you have to compare it or rank it to a Harley says it all. Vmax is definitely a power house. But it’s not a Harley lol. I own 3 bikes r6, fz-07 & a Harley. I’m about to sell everything but the Harley lol But keep in mind I’m biased. My Harley is far from stock & I was raised with Harley dudes & clubs sooo atleast I know I’m biased
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IT'S A REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAL BIKE! IT MAKES YOUR BEARD GROW THICKER, YOUR VOICE GET DEEPER AND YOUR DAD FINALLY SAY "I'M PROUD OF YOU"!
Yeah ill take the one with the low cost of ownership and no breakdowns thanks, and dont talk down on other bike brands. Dick move.
@@wickedmetalclownyou new here?
GOBBLESS
Dude really ….
Ya Gobbles on nobbles !!😂
Does it have good passing power? Yes..yes it does! It’ll pass everything but a gas station. 😂😂
Hehe, kind of like my ZH2
Perfect Arizona bike, I used to carry extra fuel in my hard bags for my Kawasaki C14! That VMAX would be amazing.
Many a true word spoken in just
🤔......
Got to so no.
Will it pass a lot yeah, will it pass everything not even close. My 2022 S1000RR is putting down 196bhp and it weighs almost 300 pounds less so will it pass most cruise bikes and 600's yeah absolutely.
Will it pass modern liter bikes ?
🤣 NOT EVEN CLOSE !!!
Plenty of companies make aftermarket fuel tanks that hold over 5 gallons of fuel.
Harley riders be like "Get a REAL bike!" VMax riders be like, "That's funny!"
Is that really still a thing in 2024, or does that statement probably represent a much older generation of Harley riders ?
Yeah it was a big thing 20 years ago for sure if your on a sport bike , they would never give you the biker wave as you passed one another, and I can Guarantee it's still the same when it comes to the 1% bikers and Just "Hardcore" 😠🤬Harley only or die bikers..☠ It's pretty sad they have that attitude as if "racist" towards anyone other than Harley rider's, It's freaking Hilarious, because most other manufacturers build better engines that are reliable with more power, The V-rod engine was designed by Porsche for Harley and Porshe designed the V4 "Nova" project for Harley also, but Harley could not afford it and was also Leary of putting a v4 in their bikes that made more power..😆 @@BUILDEMTORIDE
@@BUILDEMTORIDE ...there are young Harley riders?
@@brentharrington9235 Every generation gets weaker, so...
@@williamallen7386 Hey - if you want a 1.8 liter engine that makes 86hp you are entitled to buy one.
It takes a real *STRONG* man to spend so much money and get so little and return.
I am the new owner,and I am very proud of this bike,and yes I'm a responsible owner I keep it in the garage and never ride it in the rain and you made my day by blessing my bike,and I don't want to see those special skill you are talking about😅
Amen!
Pity you had to replace things because the seller was a tightass. 🙄 Hope you got it cheap.
A garage queen? Get yourself a Harley-davidson.
It don't matter what I bought it for, as long as I got it,that shouldn't be none of yalls concern by the way,and no thank you on the Harley, it's not my cup of tea ,to each their own ,I think Harleys are for village people YMCA
@@bigmike78704 YMCA 🤣
It kills me that Honda never made a 4th gen Magna with the 1200 V4 to compete with this beast. I wanna ride one a VMax one day
I had a v65 sabre and 1200 vmax both.
That sabre worked really good
I'm sure the vmax would take it in the 1/4 mile but I'd put my money on the sabre after that.
Sabre handled much better also
The V65 were very underrated ✌️
When Chuck Norris wants to ride the V-Max the V-Max makes him say "Please".
Could you possibly put rims on it that would suit those 17 inch tires you were talking about.?
@@MotoBaumVirginia me personally? No, because I'm banned in Texas
I think you meant "pretty please" and even Chuck readily complies
@@Jagshemasher the VMax doesn't go forward, it rotates the Earth beneath it
The V-Max is the Chuck Norris of bikes.
I have a 2018. I got it used in 2019. It had 2371 miles on it. So the original owner did not like it, or it scared the bazeebers out of him. I will go with option 2. Today, I hit 57k miles. 13 Sets of tires later, I will tell you, it has been miles of smiles. I have had so much fun with this thing. You can cruise for hours. Your weight is on your butt, not your wrists, like a crotch rocket, and it corners so good. There is tons of torque coming out of the corners, enough to make a crotch rocket nervous. In a straight line, from a dig, it is hard to beat. It has no traction control, wheelie control, launch control, nothing but abs. It is just you, and the machine. You have to figure out how to get out of the hole, and not blow off the tire, unlike the modern crotch rocket, that uses computers to help you ride. My monster is not under my bed. It is in the garage. Waiting on me.
The bike needs to be wide to accommodate the balls needed to ride it
I've always loved the V-max, that engine!
I am the original owner of a 2009. The engine is the bike.
2009 the anniversary edition?
Definitely not 2009.
2009 was the first year of Gen2 (the 1700cc VMax). There were two anniversary Vmaxes. The 30 years VMax and the 60 years (?) Yamaha.
Both "special editions" come with special special color, actually the 30 years Vmax is real carbon fibre all way round - not the scoobs though - and it comes with Akrapovic exhausts.
Engine is untouched though.
I've never heard you giggle like that Spite!!! I'm going to have to track one of those down.
Had a 1985 back in the day.
Got bored with it and built a turbo fir it.
Feed by a 2 barrel Weber sticking up through the airbox cover.
Let's just say it was a bit of a handful 🤨
It was so much fun to mess with the Harley riders.
When I bought my XSR900 in 2020 there was one Vmax in the show room.
It was all black, beautiful and intimidating and I knew it was the last time they would have one.
Price tag was 25K. I wish I could have bought both bikes. I will ride one before I die…
It's a bucket list thing for sure!
I bought a 94 v max off the showroom floor! Even that year was insane to ride!!
This or the MT-01 for the "Most American Yamaha" ever created?
That's a tough question. I think the answer is yes.
This
MT-01 best American Yamaha because it's an awesome bike with a big V-twin, V-Max most American Yamaha because there's just more of everything. It even has more more, and bigger bigs too😂😂.
What about the FJR
@@petejr7774 Good bike, very European though.
4:03 is a new and unique noise never made before
sounds like me when i took it in the ass first time
Was expecting to hear a particular exhaust note, possibly rpms in resonance range, instead i heard MAN
I love power cruisers like this and the Triumph Rocket 3. Just a giant monstrosity that would be something Ghost Rider would ride.
Triumph gehhhh
Nick Cage rode a gen2 vmax in Ghost Rider 2. So, spot on.
Ghost rider did in spirit of vengence
Remember if Harley Davidson made Airplanes would anybody want to Fly. 😅
The worst mass produced motorcycle on the market.
Oh @ kerry…..so bitter
They arent even in the same class of motorcycle one has class and prestige the other has none one holds it value better than any motor cycle in any class a 100 times beeter and they dont stay on the market long
Why would a Harley rider cry? These bikes are not even in the same class. I have met more down to earth Harley riders than sport bike riders. Most sportys are spoiled rich kids trying to puff their chest with daddy's money. I have had every type of bike made, my go to HD. When i was a boy, i said i would never own an old man Harley. Lol
Haven't even watched the video yet and gave it a preemptive thumbs up because...... vmax.
Update: totally worth the thumbs up.
I give every one of Spites videos a thumbs up before I watch them just to help the AL Gore rhythm
Because.....vFuckingMax
I would say bring it back but they NEED to beef up the fuel capacity.
I installed a 21.5 litre tank; turns it into a normal range motorcycle. Best add-on for a VMAX.
The Yamaha VMax Makes HARLEY RIDERS CRY LAUGHING.
I have the same year vmax. A new front tire will help but won't cure it fighting you in the corners. It likes to go straight when you're on the throttle. When i bought mine it had metzeler 888's on it and you could roll on the throttle anywhere in 1st or 2nd and melt the tire. Now i have new shinko's and it only spins when its cold. I kinda miss the spin in some ways because it was soo controllable and fun af. It the most fun I've ever had on two wheels! 100 mile range on super only sucks and I'm very careful with my throttle lock.
Smiles per Gallon! 🔥🚀Wonder if anyone has done 17” wheel swap
Yes, it has been done.
I had an ‘89 V-max (Red), I like that design better than this overly muscular bulge, but that new radiator is an improvement and the low headlight inline with the tank… 👍😊 The speed is addictive, indeed. 🤣
Vmax sits in a special niche. It is not a sport bike. It is not really a "Cruiser". The only bikes that fit in with it are the likes of the Rocket 3 and Duval. They are not Nakeds, Standards, or Tourer, they are muscle bikes. The thrill of the acceleration. The smoking of the rear, and just lone wolf persona of it makes it stand tall.
It doesnt make me cry, it makes me giggle like a little kid when my mate who has one passes me and my slow ass american hog 😅😁
Love the VMAX one of the most iconic muscle cruiser out there but i went and bought another for the comfort of riding and still have the muscle cruiser vibe the Triumph Rocket 3 GT , 2,7 sec on a 0-60 so not far from the VMAX 2,5 sec those motorcycles are iconic in my mind they will have to upgrade that old VMAX look its past due. Ride safe man. and hello from Montréal Québec Canada.
I remember when the 1st gen came out and I was at the Rock Store in the Santa Monica Mountains when this guy rolled by at about 10 MPH and jumped on it. He left at least a 50ft black stripe and I thought the guy was going to kill himself when he started going sideways. When that V-Boost kicks in you are basically doubling the carburetor barrels.
The Vmax is the evil twin to my bike. I have a Royal Star Tour Deluxe. My bike gets 42mpg. Unfortunately I've never ridden a Vmax but I want to. I love the sound of the V4.
I'm a Harley rider, and I've NEVER cried because of any v max. Plus, I make v max riders CRY when I'm on my Harley on ANY twisty road. The v max is a pos
Lol, severely doubt that. Not many of these bikes are riding with you. Guarantee you that.
@iamtheoffenderofall you are entitled to your opinion. My Sportster has 109 hp and weighs 391 pounds wet. Upside down forks, dual disc with 4 piston calipers. 17" wheels. Rear sets, high pipes. I don't get beat by Ducatis, much less a pathetic v max.
@@robertwhite2032 lets race for pinks then. Money where your mouth is.
@@iamtheoffenderofall where? And when? I'll gladly take your v max.
@@robertwhite2032 lol, ABQ speedway. If you get your clunky lawn mower here, lol
I love how the subtitles said "music" when he started the bike
It might be a bit faster than a Vrod, but Harley has it beat hands down with fit and finish. Plus the Vrod has 5 gallons under the seat. But can you really compare speed of two bikes when one is a 1250cc v-twin and the other has a whole half a liter more motor. And I’m not sure, but isn’t the Vmax a V4, or is it just a two cylinder?
I'm not sure what you are talking about. The fit and finish on my 2009 VMAX is perfect. Everything fits tightly. There is not a hint of orange-peel in the paint. I've been riding since 1967 and this is the best bike that I've ever owned.
This guy is not the brightest guy, turning it up hard with 12+ yr old tires and hauling ass in a obvious construction zone!! Not sure how much experience he has? I think he just jumped in to the TH-cam video thing fixing bike. You better get a solid background motorcycles as a whole. I have been building, racing and fixing bikes since the late 1960’s, and I am still learning all the time. I recommend buying as many Clymer manuals as you can.
The Final bike of its species. What an absolute monster. Comfortable and capable too! They'd send pallets of rear tires for demo days! No joke!
I'm old now. Had a 85 model.
Dialed 10:30's @ 129 in the quarter mile for for years. It only ran 11'o's completely stock.
Most fun I could have with my clothes on. First back tire lasted a week. I had never been on a streetbike ubtil I bought it.
I rode Yammies, but for cruising, I have the Electra Glide Ultra Classic. Got to have cruise control, jams, and enough room, for stuff. Brands do not make other brand riders cry. The title of the video. It is a hook, notice, I am here..... Dumbass idea, all around... Makes me laugh, and wonder why ?
Why would it make Harley riders cry?
It may very well be a cool bike.. very fast.. but I’ll take my the (2024 road glove cvo st ) over that any day of the week.. different bikes for different people different types of riding…. Lots of guys like a big touring model bike to go cross country.. others like sport bikes, dirt bikes.. the idea that because a bike is fast than another bike, that it makes it a better bike is ridiculous..
I went to get a V Max but it felt like I was on a tricycle. I tried the Goldwing and by knees were into the fairing. I got the KLR because it was the only bike in the showroom with a flat seat that I could comfortably operate. I came up on the original H2. There's nothing like the feeling of I can't believe I'm alive every time I got off it!!!
You must giggle like a crazy person when you hear people talking about bikes being fast...."nice bike...you pick one of the random 40,000 made that year" *throws his leg over a hand built supercharged hyper bike h2*
Just to add on, only 3 bikes have ever floored me with envy. The Speed Triple (best sound ever created from a motor cycle), the SB8-R (the gates of hell open up on the intake....children cry, and dogs fall over in fear...it sounds that evil) and the supercharger wine from the H2. The SB8-R and the H2 are true once in a. life time bikes...rare and absolutely amazing. I got the speed triple because I could not afford the SB8-R...but I still hunt for one even today.
@@donhearn2248 I believe he's talking about the H2 Mach IV, the original bike to have the H2 name.
The H2 of the 70s not the new one. It was a 2 stroke I believe.
@@donhearn2248 The Speed Triple may have the best sound ever from a "motor cycle", but the Honda CBX made the best sound ever for a motorcycle.
Harley Users: Urgh another Japanese Junk
Its really ironic as this bike is 100x more reliable than any Harley 😂
You have to ride a first gen it had four carbs and this wild butterfly system that would open around 6,ooo rpms it would literally feel like a 50 shot of nitrous but stayed ahead of everything
I own one. Carbs are rebuilt, just need to reinstall them and clean the gas tank.
Seriously you'll love that thing i wish i never would have gotten rid of it. P.S. Don't guick start it cdi box burned out and had to replace it
And buy some foot pegs for the front crash guards it's really comfortable when you can stretch your legs
The continued attacking of older Harley riders says a lot about your insecurities.
We don’t care what you do or what you ride.
We’re not going to hurt you….calm down.
I don't understand the jab at Harleys, they're not meant to be fast. If I wanted to go fast I'd get a Fukin Hayabusa......sheesh.
AAAHAHAHAHAHAH No, that monstrosity doesn't make Harley riders cry. Harley and Indian riders aren't interested in that thing at all.
I would love to see you review the yamaha roadstar warrior pleeease
I always wanted one of those when I was a kid.
Thankfully I could never afford one so I am still alive.
Project Nova, sorry Harley Davidson invited, sold to Yamaha.
Whatever that bike is… it is certainly ugly as hell and hence HD drivers won’t cry about it
I had an 83 v65 and a 97 Vmax. Loved them both.
MOAR V-MAX PLOX!! Total dream bike. I don't need one but I soooo want to ride one. For my actual stable I would probably buy a Busa or a blackbird before this... but the V-Max gives me the tingles for sure. I would watch additional V-Max related shenanigans.
This or the Rocket 3 (2023)? Even though I can get the Vmax for literally half of the R3 I'm looking for the quickest, arm stretching experience possible; the giggle factor. Any input?
Vmax for sure. Wins in power, hp per dollar, and reliability (even being discountinued). If you can, why not go for the original muscle bike, the one that started it all in the first place, albeit 2nd gen
Great review of mighty max. I had a 09 and now an 18. Yes, absolutely would buy a gen 3 VMAX!
go down the specs all you like, but, damn, its ugly.
My opinion.
Back in 1986 the vmax made everybody riding motorcycles cry.
A modern codpiece which makes Harley riders…laugh
Video done at 23 seconds.....
Sounds like a Miata with open exhausts.
One of my dream bikes 🥹
I'm pretty sure that the V-Max air intakes are deliberately positioned to allow for the expansion of the "Gentleman's Vegetables" should you decide to "see what she can do".
Those mirrors have to go though. I swear that they look almost identical to the ones that came with my '93 Suzuki 250 Bandit & make the bike look much older than it is.
They're almost the exact same as the ones off my 98 Vmax
Word they look just like the ones on my 99 Vmax
HDRA is the Special Olympics for motorcycles.
The KLR has probably done more to preserve my Driver's license than any other single thing. The V Max probably gets better mileage but the KLR will run on Pemex!!!
Totally different categories, different missions. I would still rather have a Harley.
Depends on the bike, it's comparable to a HD VRod or Sportster S. It is completely different than a geezer glide of course
@@firefighter1c57I bet you couldn’t handle one, it’s too big, you would lay it down.
@@firefighter1c57the gen1 vmax would eat vrods all day. The gen 2 eats the gen 1s all day.
@@guins99 bwahahahaha... that's so cute, you know nothing about me, nor what I ride... 🙄
@@iamtheoffenderofall I didn't say the VRod could hang with the VMax, I said it is comparable, IE, both bikes are power cruisers. Reading Comprehension is important.
Definitely want to see a new one, just brings back memories of OGRI in the old motorcycle mags
They are coming back with a turbo 1700
The whole thing is a nightmare I wished would just go away
Ran out of gas, had to stop filming. 😂 Awesome bike!
I own two harleys and a gen one Vmax love them all!
This chassis is from the venture royal, one of the nicest riding touring bike. Parking lot speeds easily with no feet and big fairing and bags.
That was true for the 1200 VMax....sort of. Even the 1200 VMaxs engine was heavily updated from the royal venture (a nice tourer btw).
The 1700 Vmax like the one tested here is a total different bike.
Hmm that's funny never cried over a motorcycle especially a vmax
Hmmm. Race me (2015 Vmax) for the pink slip and I’m almost certain there will be some kind of moisture under your eyes. JK, though I’d be a smart ass for a minute. Stay safe brother man.
@user-qy7vk9pf7i well first off. Not gonna bring my hd. More then likely it will bring the r1.
It literally goes brrrrrrr 😂
I’ve never cried over anyone else’s bike. While the VM is a nice enough machine, it would never replace my Road Glide. Just like a Pan America, it would be a nice addition for quick blasts around town or county. But I would never go back to something with the same or worse range than my old 94 Sportster. I gave up my Street Rossi days a while ago, but if I feel them coming on, my bro will lend me his Busa.
The title made me laugh, because the number of “Harley bros” who tell you about a “real bike” is much lower now than the number of cope bros telling everyone how they don’t even want a Harley and using AMF-era problems such as oil leaks as some kind of burn.
Ride on, Spite
I own a 1998 1200 vmax allways wanted one finally got one also a special edition Jen 2hyabusa a bike I also wanted I'm blessed after a life off near 50years ridin I own what I dreamt off thank you the bike god in the sky oh by the way after 130bikes both these are a real rush to ride I not only spend a massive amount on fuel but also on underpants lol
Even gen1 Vmax makes Harley riders cry 😊
Vtx1800 is a pretty powerful stock muscle cruiser.
Guess what. It's coming back out bigger, meaner and being changed to fuel injection 1700 monster. It was 200hp stock and would peel your skin off.
Imagine even more power. In the 80's when it came out. The addition of fuel infection. I can wait to see some runs down the quarter mile.
Almost forgot. It's also all aluminum so a good deal lighter.
Only down side I can side I can find is the monster's $17999.00.
the fact its a yamaha so japanese makes me say yes good bike i am from eu and eu bikes are not as good as japanese bikes i think
Spite be honest are you thinking about buying 1?
I actually already did...
I'm a Harley rider, and yeah, the VMax will leave anything, and I mean anything Milwaukee builds in the weeds. It's a beautiful machine and has a ton of power. Great bike, great power cruiser!
It’s not the motor that makes it fast it’s the brakes.🤔
Thanks Spite. Finally, an in-depth really good normal review on the VMax. Nothing but facts told on this whole review. Especially the fuel thirst and the fun teasing that comes along from your friends. Like, you just topped off, leave the gas station, come up on another gas station after 10 miles of riding and your friends wisecrack and jokingly asking if we all need to pull in again! 😂 Funtimes!! I got my 2014 new and it is still 100% an absolute joy to ride. Such a great bike. Zero issues. It's a super comfortable cruiser, the braking is fierce, and bottom line, it's fast AF!! I could own 10-20 different MC's and my 14' Vmax is still a motorcycle I never see myself getting rid of. Oh yeah, my beard got longer watching this vid.
How does a bike that looks like it's made outta plastic make Harley riders cry? I'm not strictly a Harley rider. I have a Harley and a Valkyrie, and trust me, no Harley rider is sweating that thing, lol.
I’ve never been into cruisers, R1 only for me. Then I rode one of these. I now own the original 2009 vance and Hines cs-1 transformer themed vmax1700!!!
Vance and Hines bought the bike back in 09 to develop the cs-1 exhaust system that you have on this bike in the video. There’s plenty of pics of mine on the internet.
YES Yes and Yes! I have the Gen 1 and Gen 2! I would defiantly make room for a Gen 3!!!!!
Own a Harley, V Max is way cool but I'm not crying.
Hi Thorold, I own a VMax, actually 2, the Gen1 and Gen2. Never had a Harley and I don't know why he is comparing the VMax with a Harley. They are totally different bikes, like comparing a Cobra with a F350 or so.
Cool Harleys out there btw. Just that I am spoiled by VMax simce 1995...
I have a harley but I also want a VMAX
The Yamaha V-MAX is PURE SPEED.
"In Reality, Goodluck... Goodluck" that's my kinda bike.... Actually not.... it's 11 mpg LMAO
@spitescorner better bike, in your opinion, the VMax or the Yamaha MT-01?
They're pretty different, but I think I'd have to go Vmax if I'm looking for a cruiser. The MT01 is more of a naked bike.
Don't think your average Harley rider gives a crap how a V-Max runs.
I bought a 2020 Kawasaki Concurs and rode it for three years it was amazing! I really need to consider this bike.
Epitome of bike production , V-Max. 1990 ,I got one in Germany. It was a crazy thing. When I drive around the bikini of the female population, we're falling to the floor automatically.😮😂❤
Only 50 more ponies than a Vincent.
The VMAX1700 is the ultimate collector of speed. (and gas station receipts) It's nearly impossible to not smile when riding. You have to use equal amounts of power and nerve to make it go were you want it to go. A literal beast!
P.S. The throttle lock is pretty much useless on the Max. Any throttle input, at all, simply adds speed. It is nearly impossible to find the minuscule throttle position that will maintain your speed without accelerating. Yes, it's that eager to go faster.
Unless you're racing on a race track, I don't know why anybody would need more than about 40hp on a motorcycle.
Above that point, all you're doing is burning up gas in large cylinders for no gain at all and your mpg goes down from it.
The more cc's you have, the lower the mpg's you have. It's a trade off. 450cc and 40hp is about the sweet spot trade off between still having plenty of fun acceleration and a reasonably decent 50 mpg. I looked up the mpg on the Yamaha VMax... 28mpg. Basically, about that of a car.
Beautiful motorcycle…have had the chance to ride a few examples starting in the early 2000s and last was a 2015. Waaaaay fast!!! BUT…they handle like a long soaking wet stack of lumber. 😂 The wheelbase is too long IMO, but dragsters should be
Why does everyone hate on Harleys? I ride motorcycles, I love all motorcycles and respect all riders .
No bike can make a Harley rider cry. They don’t know other bikes exist
They all try to copy, but until you man up and ride a harley you just dont get it. It is not about horsepower ans speed there is way more to it. Japaneses sport bikes are cool rhats where they need to stay with sport bikes they'll never be as badass ass an American Harley Davidson, never.
I rode the V65 Sabre years ago. 25mpg. Sold the first one, bought a second. Crazy acceleration.
I don’t think I could part ways with my maxes!
The fact that you have to compare it or rank it to a Harley says it all.
Vmax is definitely a power house. But it’s not a Harley lol. I own 3 bikes r6, fz-07 & a Harley. I’m about to sell everything but the Harley lol
But keep in mind I’m biased. My Harley is far from stock & I was raised with Harley dudes & clubs sooo atleast I know I’m biased
first nice yamaha ive ever seen
200 hp? Wow thats like 180 more hp than a HD...... nice lol