I have a 2018. I put 32000 miles on it in 2 years. 9 sets of tires later, I still love it! Peels my eyelids back! Stuff it in the corners and it handles like a cafe bike! Still stock. It is the most thrilling and reliable machine I have ever owned! It scares the poo out of me everytime I ride it, which makes me want to ride it again! So much fun!
Rode a VMax back in the mid 2000s at Yamaha Corp event. It felt like someone at Yamaha was very high on something when they made this, and decided to put a V2 Rocket on a bicycle on a kamikaze mission for no reason whatsoever. When I pulled the throttle, I was like "holy shit...holy shiiiiit"...a pure insanity, and that is exactly why this bike was, and still is, incredible.
I own a 2014 Max. I have not fully opened the throttle from a dead start. From a rolling start, say 5 to 20 mph, open the throttle half way and the rear will smoke. The bike is so stable and the wheelbase is so long the front wheel will never come off the ground. Owners take care of your Max. 2021 is the last year of production.
My wife said me or the vmax....so I left her the house a car and a whole bunch of cash and drove away with my vmax....it was the only choice............
Mine is a 2015 carbon edition, which is same same like all the others Gen2 except for the painted prts are not painted but full carbon fibre and the exhaust is an Akrapovic - originally from Yamaha like that. Anyway, I have like 35k mls on the clock and all I needed was tires, fuel and oil change every 10k miles. I got her new brake pads and new brake and clutch liquid just some weeks ago even though it all still worked fine. No issues at all, and I ride that bike at all weather conditions except for snow. That bike is so heavily underrated as everyday vehicle... With the Gen1 I did 60k MLS without any issue and I still ride it once in a while. VMax is rock solid, esp if you treat her like a normal bike. Might be different when you put it to a drag strip frequently or when you hammer it often. That said, if you hammer it often on public road, you will be imprisoned for speeding or dead from an accident before that bike gets issues. Always remember: no traction control but your wrist, no wheelie control but its weight and no driving mode but your brain. This bike is pure.
I have a 14 max . Love it. Loved your vid and your comments. Mine has a few mods. I'm 59 and have ridden since I was 4. The vmax is still scary. You definitely must respect it. Please stay safe out there.
G'day Tad, Always loved the VMax, new and old, when the valves open and it comes on song, is it much like the two strokes of old? Njoy, and obviously keep the shiny side up😎
Hey man I'm like you I'm 71 been riding on motorcycles since I was in my diapers I got a V-Twin 113 S & S tuned up real good in a rigid frame candy purple flamed out I still ride man I ain't got a car can't afford it I live way way South so I can write all year oh yeah hehehe
@@krustyoldsmoker7997hey friend. Just gotta say: I SALUTE YOU. Sounds like in your golden years you are quite literally living the dream. I'm 57...and admit it...little bit of envy...but mostly just pure unbridled respect. Cheers Long life. Abar shalom. 😊
What makes it sexy other than the power is that unlike high horsepower bikes covered in plastic it looks like the true machine that it is. I could sit and stare at it for hours after a good ride.
I enjoyed the ride along and your unbridled enthusiasm. You would definitely be enjoyable to go riding with. I’ve clocked nearly 5,000 miles on my 2020 since August. Lots of great memories and more to come I hope ! Take care & stay safe within reason. 🏍😎
To add to my previous post, I can se you give the bike a lot of respect. As you should. I do. But after you get more seat time, and get more comfortable, you should really let it EAT! So crazy! I love your video! Keep it up! Brad.
Loved your review. Except, for the lack of sound from that lovely soundtrack. But, l did know after a couple of rewinds to try and see the actual speed, that you were cacklin like the Wackiest Women in the West aboard Max. That is how l know, l have to have a ride on one of these sometime, soon😊 Thanks😊
Its so much fun and so scary! Like your own personal roller coaster that you get to steer.. Do you have one danD06? Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@TEAMPOWERSPORTS I do, I’ve had it for 2 years now and it was very intimidating at first. Took a year or so of riding to get comfortable going fast in the twisties, very heavy and wide but it is all about learning a certain technique for faster riding.
@@x21blaze21x This one is the 4th one I've rode, but that's only like a combined 100 miles on them, so I've still not very proficient at putting the VMAX through its paces.
@@Jason-sz5zv yes, being a Vmax owner is a solo journey, especially since buddies on other cruisers can’t keep up. Riding the bike slowly just doesn’t feel right.
I love her. If I had enough space in my living room, I would just park and look. That would be enough. To ride her takes balls. For me it's like 2 day mental preparation, every time. Scary to say the least. Most beautiful bike ever designed (my opinion only!). You just have to learn to respect her, or she will kill you. No wonder VMAX has another name: "widowmaker". Absolute beautiful beast and legend of a bike.... shame Yamaha gave up on her.
The ram air does this. I bought a 1992 Kawasaki ZZR 1100, and it was the first production motorcycle that had ram air system, witch in fact is basically a turbo light, and it kicks in around 4-5000 rpm and you can feel the boost. The ram air is the air intake pipes on front of the bike. It's awesome...
I have a 2020 Vmax. It’s my 3rd Vmax. I had a 97 and 06. But this 2020 is a totally different animal. Definitely agree if anyone every has a chance to drive one you must. Just respect it and you’ll be fine 👍
I'm a Harley guy but I will not hesitate to get a 2020 V-Maxx. I rode/borrowed one back in the mid 80's and I loved it! Terrifying and exhilirating! I will upgrade my riding gear to leathers if I do buy one!
It can't be helped, the VMAX is too fun, too scary, and too powerful... It FORCES a smile onto your face, then you hear the insane laughter before you realize its coming from you! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Well, she's certainly enthusiastic, but some key things missing: how tall are you and how was the seat height? Was the seat comfortable or firm? (It looks firm/hard.) Are you stretched out when riding or upright? Speedometer features? Keyless start? Available accessories?
Gerry this is a motorbike, not a smartphone. Speedo shows speed, Rpm gauge shows rpm. If you brake the bike decelerate though with ABS system. If you twist the throttle too much you are dead. There is an info-screen with some additional info like trip counter and fuel gauge. If you need an entertainment system on a bike you riding the wrong bike. If you need ride modes for rain, you are not good enough for the bike you riding. This bike is not a joke. This bike is real for real bike enthusiasts, not for rich idiots that need to show of on bikes they can't handle.
If you're an experienced rider, its not a difficult bike to ride, shifts are smooth, seating position is fairly comfortable for what it is, handling is decent for the size. The only caution I would give riding one for the first time, is treat it like the first time you ever rode a bike, be that careful when you're getting moving and when you're cornering, because the power on the VMAX is absurd.
Selling my 2008 R1 to get a VMAX. Hard to part with it. But I don't have a track where I moved and I love HP so it's either this or a tenere'. Had a raider in sight but don't like the idea of no radiator when I'm in traffic.
I have similar 2020 v-max and it’s the marvel of engineering and my soul leaves my body behind when I accelerate this bike …. The only thing about this bike is it’s very heavy
4:00 -Terrified is a good thing with the V-Max, it demands respect and you'd better well give it. Bought a used '85 (in '86) with less than 1000 miles on it because the previous owner was just flat out scared to ride it. Put 15,000 miles on it before i lost it to a curve at too high of a speed. GF at the time said she knew i wouldn't ever sell it, but if i bought anther one, she'd never ride with me again, boy did i make the wrong choice at the time. Still smile when thinking of what that bike would do.
She SOUNDS terrified!! To this date in 2023 I have STILL never seen one! I would love to ride one even once. I gotta say I never thought I'd see a import over 20 grand!! I have been riding more than 56 years and have to rate this as one of the coolest factory bikes ever. Now if they could just drop that rear end and get rid of the dirt bike clearance between the rear tire and the fender.... .
I have both the first gen and second generation VMAX. I made the 1200 Vmax into a Mad Max naked street fighter; the second gen 1700 VMAX has mods by the prior owner. They both still scare me and I'm 59 - been riding Kawasaki and then Harleys since I was 15... funny she should mention Ghost Rider since this bike was used in the Ghost Rider 2 film. For those of you that say this can't corner, there is a YT video of one of these bikes running high speed corners at a race track in Germany eight years ago: th-cam.com/video/jIHk3-Mz8_I/w-d-xo.html
If Darth Vader rides a motorcycle, it MUST be a 2020 Vmax. The bike is PURE Darth Vader.... powerful... black...ominous...scary...elite... fast...majestic...invincible.
I love my vmax true story . First time ever on a vmax and my second bike ever 6 months in to learning how to ride . I test drove a 2020 and topped out the speed on it 😬150ish wouldn’t go more .
I just couldn’t pull the trigger on buying the 2nd gen v max. As much as I loved the looks, I was coming from a Harley V Rod and knew how much it sucked to constantly be looking for gas stations. A cruiser that gets 100 miles per tank isn’t much of a cruiser lol. Then there’s the weight. A quick internet search shows the vmax at 683 lbs. That would be like me having a VERY heavy passenger on the back of my Streetfighter V4S. Doable, sure. But why? The adventure and naked bikes offer riding comfort you can’t get in the sport class while still delivering super bike performance. Plus gas mileage that lets you stay on the road longer. I really, really wanted a vmax. But it would have been aesthetics alone making that decision. When I saw this video, I guess I was hoping Yamaha had figured out a way to improve the cruising part of their power cruiser.
@@littleshopofelectrons4014 It’s just too heavy for me to consider it a hyper naked. The last model of the VMax was 200hp, but was almost 700lbs. My Streetfighter V4s (when it was stock) was 208hp with a wet weight of about 430 lbs. The race kit bumped mine up to 216 hp and shaved off around 15 lbs. You really feel even that much of a weight difference. But the look of the VMax is oh so badass.
When comparing it to the other 200 hp bikes, you didn't compare the torque. Those other bikes put out 80-90 ft/lbs. The VMAX puts out about 120. That's what males the VMAX way more insane than the other bikes.
What made you rev up a brand new engine like that? I know that it is difficult to ride that bike without testing its features but doing so, you should respect the owner. That is the reason why I bought both my Maxes (1200 and 1700) brand new. I simply wanted to be sure that the preowner did not any of these silly things like revving up in cold conditions or a brand new engine. I don't want to have any issues with a bike that comes with such a price tag. Apart from that, nice review.
This generation of the VMAX incepted in 08-09, if you watch further into the video it goes into the history of the bike, and the first generation. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Such a shame they don't make them anymore. Yamaha.......If you happened to bring them back, larger tank and shift assist like the BMW. PLEASE.....!!!!!!
80 miles and the fuel warning light will come on. The rider only feel a neglible amount of vibe from the handlebar. The rest of the bike is smooth as cream. U can actually ride all day and your hands will never get num.
thank you very much finally somebody asks the question why in God's name would you want to have a Vmax and the answer for me is incredibly simple and straight to the point I am short 173cm I cannot get my feet at the ground if I havea Yamaha R1 it's simple I want something incredibly fast that I can put my feet to the ground and this is the solution finally a motor bike build for people with short legs and with the need for incredibly speed.
The Yamaha VMax motorcycle, in my opinion, was the most outright American, and one of the all-time best motorcycles ever produced, hands down! It makes me sad Yamaha said goodbye to this model! If they would have increased the horsepower by 100, and/or added another 5 - 10 gallons of gas (number one complaint, and cheaper to fix than the HP factor,) they would sell these like chocolate cake at a fat-camp!!! The greatest American motorcycle ever built, killed by a company that, sadly is out of touch with everyday Americans! Fuck California! (A sentiment shared by most Americans) Yamaha! Register your American headquarters in Oklahoma where you don’t have to jump through as many dumb-ass hoops! California is a legend in it’s own mind! Most of us Americans detest California! Bring me a 2020 V-Max with a 10-15 gallon tank of fuel capacity and I will purchase 1000 units guaranteed!!!
The VMAX was killed by stricter European emissions regulations. Since Yamaha would not have been able to sell it in the European Union they cancelled it. The original VMAX prototype engine produced 300 HP and variable valve timing. I guess Yamaha thought that was too much.
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I have a 2018. I put 32000 miles on it in 2 years. 9 sets of tires later, I still love it! Peels my eyelids back! Stuff it in the corners and it handles like a cafe bike! Still stock. It is the most thrilling and reliable machine I have ever owned! It scares the poo out of me everytime I ride it, which makes me want to ride it again! So much fun!
Rode a VMax back in the mid 2000s at Yamaha Corp event. It felt like someone at Yamaha was very high on something when they made this, and decided to put a V2 Rocket on a bicycle on a kamikaze mission for no reason whatsoever. When I pulled the throttle, I was like "holy shit...holy shiiiiit"...a pure insanity, and that is exactly why this bike was, and still is, incredible.
You laugh like cycle cruza
I own a 2014 Max. I have not fully opened the throttle from a dead start. From a rolling start, say 5 to 20 mph, open the throttle half way and the rear will smoke. The bike is so stable and the wheelbase is so long the front wheel will never come off the ground. Owners take care of your Max. 2021 is the last year of production.
My wife said me or the vmax....so I left her the house a car and a whole bunch of cash and drove away with my vmax....it was the only choice............
Yeah right
I have a 2014 that I bought new. 8 years later I’m still impressed. An engineering masterpiece.
Any issues so far? How many miles ?
@@alp3781 I only have 2340 miles on it. I’m getting old, it’s more difficult to get out and ride.
@@alp3781 I have a 2009 with 12,000 miles. I bought it new in 2009. Absolutely no problems. Bulletproof.
Mine is a 2015 carbon edition, which is same same like all the others Gen2 except for the painted prts are not painted but full carbon fibre and the exhaust is an Akrapovic - originally from Yamaha like that.
Anyway, I have like 35k mls on the clock and all I needed was tires, fuel and oil change every 10k miles.
I got her new brake pads and new brake and clutch liquid just some weeks ago even though it all still worked fine. No issues at all, and I ride that bike at all weather conditions except for snow. That bike is so heavily underrated as everyday vehicle...
With the Gen1 I did 60k MLS without any issue and I still ride it once in a while.
VMax is rock solid, esp if you treat her like a normal bike.
Might be different when you put it to a drag strip frequently or when you hammer it often. That said, if you hammer it often on public road, you will be imprisoned for speeding or dead from an accident before that bike gets issues.
Always remember: no traction control but your wrist, no wheelie control but its weight and no driving mode but your brain.
This bike is pure.
Ghost Rider in Spirit of Vengeance, he actually rides a Vmax!
I have a 14 max . Love it. Loved your vid and your comments. Mine has a few mods. I'm 59 and have ridden since I was 4. The vmax is still scary. You definitely must respect it. Please stay safe out there.
Thanks for watching and commenting! Hope you're having fun out there on the 'MAX!
G'day Tad,
Always loved the VMax, new and old, when the valves open and it comes on song, is it much like the two strokes of old?
Njoy, and obviously keep the shiny side up😎
Hey man I'm like you I'm 71 been riding on motorcycles since I was in my diapers I got a V-Twin 113 S & S tuned up real good in a rigid frame candy purple flamed out I still ride man I ain't got a car can't afford it I live way way South so I can write all year oh yeah hehehe
@@krustyoldsmoker7997hey friend. Just gotta say: I SALUTE YOU. Sounds like in your golden years you are quite literally living the dream. I'm 57...and admit it...little bit of envy...but mostly just pure unbridled respect. Cheers
Long life. Abar shalom. 😊
What makes it sexy other than the power is that unlike high horsepower bikes covered in plastic it looks like the true machine that it is. I could sit and stare at it for hours after a good ride.
I enjoyed the ride along and your unbridled enthusiasm. You would definitely be enjoyable to go riding with.
I’ve clocked nearly 5,000 miles on my 2020 since August. Lots of great memories and more to come I hope !
Take care & stay safe within reason. 🏍😎
Thanks for watching an commenting! Keep shredding those streets friend!
Me too 5000 MI
I look forward to owning one someday. And definitely believe that there is no point except " because I felt like it" in opening it up.
To add to my previous post, I can se you give the bike a lot of respect. As you should. I do. But after you get more seat time, and get more comfortable, you should really let it EAT! So crazy! I love your video! Keep it up! Brad.
Loved your review.
Except, for the lack of sound from that lovely soundtrack.
But, l did know after a couple of rewinds to try and see the actual speed, that you were cacklin like the Wackiest Women in the West aboard Max.
That is how l know, l have to have a ride on one of these sometime, soon😊
Thanks😊
Love my 2020. So much fun. Getting the ecu flashed before this coming riding season. Can't wait!
Do ECU I have done and loved
Stupid power
Yeah, this is an accurate depiction of daily riding a 2nd gen Vmax. Plenty of smiles per gallon.
Its so much fun and so scary! Like your own personal roller coaster that you get to steer.. Do you have one danD06? Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@TEAMPOWERSPORTS I do, I’ve had it for 2 years now and it was very intimidating at first. Took a year or so of riding to get comfortable going fast in the twisties, very heavy and wide but it is all about learning a certain technique for faster riding.
@@x21blaze21x This one is the 4th one I've rode, but that's only like a combined 100 miles on them, so I've still not very proficient at putting the VMAX through its paces.
You should buy one! I'm in NC and ride a 2016 I bought new. Sadly I've never seen another on the road.
@@Jason-sz5zv yes, being a Vmax owner is a solo journey, especially since buddies on other cruisers can’t keep up. Riding the bike slowly just doesn’t feel right.
The Gaboon viper of motorcycles.
I know what that snake is, and I agree with your sentiment wholeheartedly
I love her. If I had enough space in my living room, I would just park and look. That would be enough.
To ride her takes balls. For me it's like 2 day mental preparation, every time.
Scary to say the least. Most beautiful bike ever designed (my opinion only!).
You just have to learn to respect her, or she will kill you.
No wonder VMAX has another name: "widowmaker".
Absolute beautiful beast and legend of a bike.... shame Yamaha gave up on her.
LMAO!!! Your laugh and enthusiasm is contagious! I really enjoyed that review!
Mad Max and Ghostrider had a baby. Outstanding!
The ram air does this. I bought a 1992 Kawasaki ZZR 1100, and it was the first production motorcycle that had ram air system, witch in fact is basically a turbo light, and it kicks in around 4-5000 rpm and you can feel the boost. The ram air is the air intake pipes on front of the bike. It's awesome...
I love that cackle! Now I want to buy one, and hope that I cackle like that!
I have a 2020 Vmax. It’s my 3rd Vmax. I had a 97 and 06. But this 2020 is a totally different animal. Definitely agree if anyone every has a chance to drive one you must. Just respect it and you’ll be fine 👍
Why is she laughing? She isn't even going fast.
I'm a Harley guy but I will not hesitate to get a 2020 V-Maxx. I rode/borrowed one back in the mid 80's and I loved it! Terrifying and exhilirating! I will upgrade my riding gear to leathers if I do buy one!
Lady you're killing me with the laugh......lol. I'm beyond jealous. I want one SOOOOOOO BAAAADD. Stay safe 🙏 ❤️
It can't be helped, the VMAX is too fun, too scary, and too powerful... It FORCES a smile onto your face, then you hear the insane laughter before you realize its coming from you! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@TEAM POWERSPORTS well I'm still jealous and your laugh makes me laugh....lol. Stay safe and beautiful
Why is she freaking out going under the speed limit???
Because I freak out at any speed when I'm on a Yamaha VMAX 😉
Everybody move for the vmax!!!
The V Max was introduced in 1985. Along with the Honda V65 Magna v4 and Suzuki Madura v4. Known as the monsters of the midway.
Have no fear just have respect.
Lols, love your honesty♥️
Well, she's certainly enthusiastic, but some key things missing: how tall are you and how was the seat height? Was the seat comfortable or firm? (It looks firm/hard.) Are you stretched out when riding or upright? Speedometer features? Keyless start? Available accessories?
Gerry this is a motorbike, not a smartphone.
Speedo shows speed, Rpm gauge shows rpm.
If you brake the bike decelerate though with ABS system.
If you twist the throttle too much you are dead.
There is an info-screen with some additional info like trip counter and fuel gauge.
If you need an entertainment system on a bike you riding the wrong bike.
If you need ride modes for rain, you are not good enough for the bike you riding.
This bike is not a joke. This bike is real for real bike enthusiasts, not for rich idiots that need to show of on bikes they can't handle.
Bro, you hut the nail. This bike is about pure passion. "Does it have Alexa included?"????
I've never riden one, other than the torch and speed is this bike easy to ride? Is going through the gears nice and smooth?
If you're an experienced rider, its not a difficult bike to ride, shifts are smooth, seating position is fairly comfortable for what it is, handling is decent for the size. The only caution I would give riding one for the first time, is treat it like the first time you ever rode a bike, be that careful when you're getting moving and when you're cornering, because the power on the VMAX is absurd.
For my first bike the vmax caught my eye ghost rider and a neighbor of mine can't wait to get one
If all purchases were based on being rational we would all be driving a Prius.
I get your point even though driving a Prius isn't rational
The first vmax raced a f16 jet fighter
I've a nash flashed gen 2 and 33k on it now....the correct tyre pressures are 42psi front and back. This is important.
I thought that was Kamala Harris laughing at the beginning.
Agree - it was annoying
Selling my 2008 R1 to get a VMAX. Hard to part with it. But I don't have a track where I moved and I love HP so it's either this or a tenere'. Had a raider in sight but don't like the idea of no radiator when I'm in traffic.
I have similar 2020 v-max and it’s the marvel of engineering and my soul leaves my body behind when I accelerate this bike …. The only thing about this bike is it’s very heavy
4:00 -Terrified is a good thing with the V-Max, it demands respect and you'd better well give it.
Bought a used '85 (in '86) with less than 1000 miles on it because the previous owner was just flat out scared to ride it.
Put 15,000 miles on it before i lost it to a curve at too high of a speed.
GF at the time said she knew i wouldn't ever sell it, but if i bought anther one, she'd never ride with me again, boy did i make the wrong choice at the time.
Still smile when thinking of what that bike would do.
I owned a VMAX gen 2 for about a week. Discovered that it was just a tad too heavy for offroad use, so.....it wasn't right for my needs. ;););)
She SOUNDS terrified!! To this date in 2023 I have STILL never seen one! I would love to ride one even once. I gotta say I never thought I'd see a import over 20 grand!! I have been riding more than 56 years and have to rate this as one of the coolest factory bikes ever. Now if they could just drop that rear end and get rid of the dirt bike clearance between the rear tire and the fender....
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I have both the first gen and second generation VMAX. I made the 1200 Vmax into a Mad Max naked street fighter; the second gen 1700 VMAX has mods by the prior owner. They both still scare me and I'm 59 - been riding Kawasaki and then Harleys since I was 15... funny she should mention Ghost Rider since this bike was used in the Ghost Rider 2 film. For those of you that say this can't corner, there is a YT video of one of these bikes running high speed corners at a race track in Germany eight years ago: th-cam.com/video/jIHk3-Mz8_I/w-d-xo.html
If Darth Vader rides a motorcycle, it MUST be a 2020 Vmax. The bike is PURE Darth Vader.... powerful...
black...ominous...scary...elite...
fast...majestic...invincible.
"I ride a VMAX" lmfao
This is the one must have bike, you don't have to speed when you know you can !!
I'm not 100% certain but I think you had fun riding it. LOL
I love my vmax true story . First time ever on a vmax and my second bike ever 6 months in to learning how to ride . I test drove a 2020 and topped out the speed on it 😬150ish wouldn’t go more .
Thanks for watching and commenting Maxed out!
If you nash flash it it'll do 292kmph. Tyre pressures are 42 front and back. Important.
@@themalaailaanaa1347 nope won’t I tuned it got it to 174 wouldn’t go more and I’m light
@@Insaiyanrider mph or kmph ?
@@themalaailaanaa1347 miles
Beautiful motorcycle
I LOVE that laugh!!
I'm glad to hear it, apparently some people don't enjoy my maniacal laughter. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Bummer Yamaha ended production on the Vmax, hopefully there will be a 3rd gen Vmax in the future.
Not when euro regulations exist.
@@ThePresidentofMars It doesn't spot other manufacturer producing V4s, but you're probably right.
U ain’t gotta clue how to ride that beach .... cheers
That was actually my first time on a motorcycle ever
I never saw someone be so excited about going so slow
that bike beats pretty much anything i raced against it off the line easy and is probly king of the 1/8th mile stock wheelbase
I have a 2010 with ECU flash and power commander etc.
Love his bike
Is v max discontinued
Yes, it is discontinued in Europe and many other countries since 2017 and in the US since 2021
Do anyone know where I could get a brand new Vmax leftover?
I just couldn’t pull the trigger on buying the 2nd gen v max. As much as I loved the looks, I was coming from a Harley V Rod and knew how much it sucked to constantly be looking for gas stations. A cruiser that gets 100 miles per tank isn’t much of a cruiser lol.
Then there’s the weight. A quick internet search shows the vmax at 683 lbs. That would be like me having a VERY heavy passenger on the back of my Streetfighter V4S. Doable, sure. But why?
The adventure and naked bikes offer riding comfort you can’t get in the sport class while still delivering super bike performance. Plus gas mileage that lets you stay on the road longer.
I really, really wanted a vmax. But it would have been aesthetics alone making that decision. When I saw this video, I guess I was hoping Yamaha had figured out a way to improve the cruising part of their power cruiser.
Both are awesome bikes! Enjoy the V Rod
Its not really a cruiser even though a lot of people call it that. Its actually a naked bike with unique styling and a LOT of power.
@@littleshopofelectrons4014
It’s just too heavy for me to consider it a hyper naked. The last model of the VMax was 200hp, but was almost 700lbs. My Streetfighter V4s (when it was stock) was 208hp with a wet weight of about 430 lbs. The race kit bumped mine up to 216 hp and shaved off around 15 lbs. You really feel even that much of a weight difference.
But the look of the VMax is oh so badass.
I can’t stand that woman’s laugh
Thanks vulcanman, I really appreciate it!
Are the silver colored screws an after market option?
The look great. Other VX I have seen are an all black out look.
100 mile limit? reaally?
If you pull up to a Harley, the Harly will pee on itself.
Awesome. &Answer is. The more powerful the Bike in the Hands of Skill. Street👍Control
When comparing it to the other 200 hp bikes, you didn't compare the torque. Those other bikes put out 80-90 ft/lbs. The VMAX puts out about 120. That's what males the VMAX way more insane than the other bikes.
Out in 1985, was 1200cc made 145 hp
what a monster of a bike
1985 Honda v-65 magna
That was a wonderful video,thank you
I need this bike 😍🤤
Its Schrodinger's bike, I both simultaneously need it and don't need. But good lord the power on this hot rod is unreal.
Great bike best as a second bike to take on the odd Sunday cruise it's not an everyday bike the v8 mustang of bikes
F. it..........
I'm gonna get one......
That’s what I said and I’ve done it! 2015 Beast Max!!!
What made you rev up a brand new engine like that? I know that it is difficult to ride that bike without testing its features but doing so, you should respect the owner.
That is the reason why I bought both my Maxes (1200 and 1700) brand new. I simply wanted to be sure that the preowner did not any of these silly things like revving up in cold conditions or a brand new engine. I don't want to have any issues with a bike that comes with such a price tag.
Apart from that, nice review.
This is the best bike ever
Inception in 2008 -2009? Try 1985
This generation of the VMAX incepted in 08-09, if you watch further into the video it goes into the history of the bike, and the first generation. Thanks for watching and commenting!
VMAX = Smilex
It turned the reviewer into a cackling mess.
This is truly unwatchable from the commentary
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Can’t deal with the cackling. Had to turn off 1/4 way through..
Vmax was in the 2nd Ghost Rider movie
Its bonkers, I want it.
I can't take that cackle
I absofuckinlutely love my 86
Yep when you ride a big motorbike you ain't never going back to a regular bike again oh yeah hehehe
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I want one
Ride a vmax could be compared with get a date with scarlett Johansson and gad gadot at the same time.
Such a shame they don't make them anymore. Yamaha.......If you happened to bring them back, larger tank and shift assist like the BMW. PLEASE.....!!!!!!
"15-20"mpg"? Really? How about vibration? V4 should be very smooth.
80 miles and the fuel warning light will come on. The rider only feel a neglible amount of vibe from the handlebar. The rest of the bike is smooth as cream. U can actually ride all day and your hands will never get num.
It's 25 or so MPG. 4 gallon tank.
My everyday Rider it's a blast
Nice!
Also one of, if not the most heavily restricted bikes there are . If there were ever bikes that needed an ECU flash these are it.
Agreed. You see how much they are restricted when several timers got their hands on them.
The intakes are cosmetic. The old Vmax was 1200cc. Get your facts right, please.
Try a 2020 Rocket 3. 165 ft-lbs of torque. Most on a production motorcycle. Nothing can touch me off the line.
Vmax beats it by quite a bit
@@Insaiyanrider Not true. 2020 Rocket 3 ran a production bike 0-60 record 2.73 sec.
@@pge7104 vmax runs 0-60 2.5
But the Rocket 3 looks amazing and much faster than the Vmax my MT10 can kill the Vmax for breakfast
@@alexsaad6486 ahahhh you keep on dreaming the mt10 would flip on its back before it could keep up with Vmax
thank you very much finally somebody asks the question why in God's name would you want to have a Vmax
and the answer for me is incredibly simple and straight to the point
I am short 173cm
I cannot get my feet at the ground if I havea Yamaha R1 it's simple
I want something incredibly fast
that I can put my feet to the ground
and this is the solution finally a motor bike build for people with short legs
and with the need for incredibly speed.
My dreams bike
Damm, she needs to try an R1 🤣🤣
The Yamaha VMax motorcycle, in my opinion, was the most outright American, and one of the all-time best motorcycles ever produced, hands down! It makes me sad Yamaha said goodbye to this model! If they would have increased the horsepower by 100, and/or added another 5 - 10 gallons of gas (number one complaint, and cheaper to fix than the HP factor,) they would sell these like chocolate cake at a fat-camp!!! The greatest American motorcycle ever built, killed by a company that, sadly is out of touch with everyday Americans! Fuck California! (A sentiment shared by most Americans) Yamaha! Register your American headquarters in Oklahoma where you don’t have to jump through as many dumb-ass hoops! California is a legend in it’s own mind! Most of us Americans detest California! Bring me a 2020 V-Max with a 10-15 gallon tank of fuel capacity and I will purchase 1000 units guaranteed!!!
The VMAX was killed by stricter European emissions regulations. Since Yamaha would not have been able to sell it in the European Union they cancelled it. The original VMAX prototype engine produced 300 HP and variable valve timing. I guess Yamaha thought that was too much.
@@littleshopofelectrons4014fucking eu…
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poor sound quality - too much camera movement
i want....so much want...
She laughs like the joker in the batman movie.