saw one on the street a month back or so, this thing catches the eye for sure, beautful design. now if i can only ride one.. Even ghost rider likes this machine
@mr223wssm, heavy yeah. slow? i dont think so. do you have one? or at least experienced driving a vmax? slow? dont be an ignorant critic. they dont call it the widower for nothing.
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WOW, the USS Midway, name sake from the battle of Midway now does stupid ass Japanese motorcycle commercials on her deck! This country of mine has pretty much gone down the crapper...
this machine is awesome. Great acceleration. But also its not the best, im very desapointed, you knew the New Yamaha V-MAX 1700cc 2009, is limited to a Top Speed of 220 km/h? Thats not fair!!!!!!!!!!! Come on, you wouldnt be able to unleash the true power of this monster bike, i have gone faste on my 95' Honda Magna 750cc, my record is 240 km/h. Any way, i hope some day some one post a video, without the speed limiter, to know this bikes, TRUE POWER!
i have a 2001 vmax carbin fiber body and is a very fast bike but im also have a 1250 s bandit whit abs and is very fast confy bike for long rides 19k for max is waaay to much, would buy a bking and have money for one more bike, make no sense, this is a bike for old short diks retired mid life crisis guy's, wont ride it
YES that is for sure! Yamaha is trying in vain to capture the harley crowd by making these things. They also have huge maintenence expenses to keep it going. No more weekend mechanics are going to work on this thing. Its a computer control nightmare much like their R1 when they combined fuel injection and slide carbs. Good plan to keep the bike in the shop. Buyer be ware !!!!!! The cheapest part of this bike is the initial purchase. Pick a different brand if you want a reliable decent bike.
What?! The VMax didn't smash everything else back in the day. The Suzuki 1100 could beat it in the quarter, buts that's a bike in a different class. Lookie goofball, if ya want to compare other bikes to the racer type, Busa, then look at other racers, like the Yam. R1. You suggest they use new technology like the Busas old 4piston calipers? LMAO! You're just an old VMAX fan that's pissed cause he can't afford the new 1, it's so obvious. So just stop slamming what you actually admire. Bib 4drool?
gibberish is gibberish. If it isn't English it is gibberish. Writing anything else but English means as much as if a cat walked across the keyboard. I'm sure many Dutch are interested in this new piece of shit bike.
Lets explain it to you this way, when the original came out it smashed everything out there sportbike and all. This new version doesn't by any means so to defend it all you can do is put it in a class of its own to protect it? Come on you goofball, other bikes kick its ass and its that expensive? It should be kicking everythings ass including the Busa. No reason whatsoever, the technology is there. This bike is a complete let down at an expensive price. Have fun making excuses for it.
Why is it you have to class this bike in order for it to beat something in a race. Isn't a bike 2 wheels and handlebars? Now we class them in order for them to be on top of anything? Now everything from bikes nearly half the cc can kick its fat ass. Yamaha went after a new crowd of idiots with this approach. Put a big price on it to reassure the esteem that not many will own 1, making you feel that much more important. Its all a game to sell to fools. Fools and their money are easily parted.
Lets think, it's not a lean forward racer. It's not a lean backwards chopper. It's definitely not a scooter or a mx bike. What else could it be? It's what all the magazines classify as a cruiser. You wanna make up your own classification, go ahead. And you're right about the Busa. A bike that much lighter with that much h.p. will win every time. Strip the Max down, install low handlebars make it a racer, like the Busa, and all of a sudden, competition exists. And you no longer have a cruiser.
Kawasaki went up against Yamahas' VMAX back in the day with their so called Terminator and got terminated. Mr. Max has been kicking cruiser butt for over 20 yrs. Now Suzuki comes out with their prematurely named B-King(here we go again, lol!) and got KO'd as well. Anyway, if ya want the best you usually have to pay extra for it like everything else #1. Settle for cheaper, lighter, #2 if ya want. Just don't cry when Max blows bye. Kenny Roberts owns a Max, would any1 argue with him? Think not.
You know some of your points sound logical, but just aren't true. Read what all the mags are saying when testing the two. Take your 700+ lb cruiser, and put it up against a 500lb naked Busa and your not going to win sorry. Thats why I posted against the max, its all wrong, shaft drive, 150lbs too heavy and the wrong size rubber to be a drag bike. Its not a cruiser either with a 5 speed and small fuel tank. So what the hell is it good for then? Impressing people that don't know any better?
Yamaha designers should be danglin from a rope for this one! Friggin idiots! Heavy as a pig, shaft drive AGAIN, too small of a fuel tank, wrong size tires, no inverted forks??!! Get the hell out of here with the price tag!
What the hell is Yamaha thinking to make such a pig with composites and titanium available? For that price it should be 175lbs lighter and have everything the B-King does and then some! I'd personally like to put my boot up the ass of who designed this bike!
I've been into this bike since playing "Tourist Trophy." The VMax is a bad ass bike with plenty of American attitude. The exhaust of the VMax is probably not so bad ass, however. It's still a really cool bike.
ONE OTHER THING I HAVE OWNED 3- MAX"S 1-86 1-98 -1-2000
THERE HAS BENS SO with the fact that all the other ricers will turn up the heat and be king again what then ? just try too trade the bitch in you wont be able too yamaha fucked up and there timing is off ... by a mile should of done this ten years ago instead of flogging a sore dick that has ben getting it ass waxed for years get a life rice rocket riders oh yeah THE VIDEO IS HARDLY BITCHEN MORE LIKE BITCHES
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the economy is in the crapper and you would send 20 thousand dollars to the japs? IDIOTS The truth is that when your vmax is a year old and it get smoked by a GSXR that has been turned up 25 hp ? think about it do you want to spend all the dough only to be had when the other rice rockets turn up the hp and your vmax is still getting spankeed like it has for the last 15 years you still have a 20 thousand dollar pOS think it over not to mention the very uncomfortable ride, top heavy,non cornering
The V star 250 (aka Virago) is the best bike in this series. Half the cost, much better mileage, lower insurance, lower maintenance costs, and it goes fast enough for the interstate if you stay in the right-hand lane. If I want to go fast, I'll drive my car.
Have you ever ridden a big bike? You probably wouldn't want your car at all anymore. Even the entry-level Harley-Davidson Sportsters can accelerate roughly as fast as a Corvette. Besides, it's the handling that really makes bikes fun.
No, I never have. I'm intimidated by the power and weight...and cost. I'm old enough that high speeds are not a fascination to me anymore. I'm more into economy, simplicity, and especially good fuel economy. I understand many love those large bikes. My car is a Toyota Corolla, and I could afford any sports car, but opt instead for the same factors. VStar 250 is kind of analogous to the Corolla. I think of the Harley as analogous to a Mercedes Benz. Great bike, but not for me.
I see what you mean. I'm no speed freak either. I would never want a sportbike. I just like single cylinder and v-twin bikes. I've got a little Yamaha XT225, and it handles great. It's really fun to ride even though it doesn't go over 55mph very well. You're right, though, the weight of some big bikes is a bit ridiculous, and the power definitely scared me the first time I rode a fast one. Very dangerous until you learn to expect the power.
I hope the redesign grows on me. Mechanically I'm sure it's superb.
Riding buddy has an aolder one and of course we swap off once in a while as a change of pace type thing. "I ride a 2005 FZ-1 and his is a 1999 Max" Both bikes pull strong, but of course the V-max has a ton more torque and makes it's power at a lot lower rpm's.
If the V-max had a 6th gear it would be perfect, but it's sweet just like it is. It doesn't have the top speed of the sport bikes, but stoplight to stoplight it's King.
Why you all dont understand, Yamaha has created a bike that stood for 23 years, the most authentic bad assed bike, now that they refined it, kicked it up, and you cant take that your bikes all look alike and the V-MAX STILL has a one of a kind look and is on top,
to bad that your suzhonkawbusa dosent have character or a solo identity, my 98 MAX still stands out in a croud and is very competitive + I still get comments at every outing, you all look the same-not my problem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How can you state something when it's not true? You've been doing nothing but bitching, moaning, and crying (not complaning, just stating =)). I have no need for insults as you seem pretty good at insulting yourself. Also enjoy your 5 speed transmission, Even harley davidson uses a 6 speed transmission now that just goes to show you how far behind the v-max is.
First of all you panty waist, a quarter mile bike doesnt need a sixth speed, most quarter mile cars are 2 to 3 speeds, most quarter mile race bikes shure as hell dont have six speeds. most usa bikes didn thave to out source to a forgine company for horse power + I dont have to shift as much as you new harley riders complain about shifting to much.
Dont forget to add the extra weight for your tools to fix your rattle trap, as seen on pinks, when a new v rod raced a old suzuki gs.
Not reading to well, are you? I never said that I own a Harley Savidson. And the V-max is still going to used on the street, therefore it needs a 6 speed for refinement and high speed cruising. And If you think that having to shift less is acctually a good thing yout farther gone than I thought. Once again I have no need for insults as you do it to yourself just fine.
Forget it man, your hopelesss/helpless, just keep on ridin partner.
Yamaha has been thinking this bike over for more then ten years, with high paid "engeneers". I guess that you design ultra fast bad assesed bikes for a living.
Well in closing I hope it pays off and you make milllions!!!!!!
So according to you only Yamaha has high paid engineers working on their bikes and anyone who doesn't think that the V-max is the the best bike ever is hopeless. Brilliant man, just brilliant. And I'm not designing bikes or making millions but I have a thorough understanding of these machines and therefore my bikes always have a superlative combination of power and handling, indeed a far better power to weight ratio than the new V-max, and better handling than any V-max could ever achieve.
For fucks sake people, what the hell is wrong with you? How can you judge a bikes worth from the audio from a YouTube video? It's a degraded video rip from another site and on top of that I'm sure Yamaha didn't set around and have a board meeting about how the damned exhaust should be miked to sound the best on YouTube.
When your cruising down the highway and this 200HP bitch comes screaming past you are you gonna give a damn what the exhaust sounds like? No, your gonna go WTF was that thing?
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the economy is in the crapper and you would send 20 thousand dollars to the japs? IDIOTS The truth is that when your vmax is a year old and it get smoked by a GSXR that has been turned up 25 hp ? think about it do you want to spend all the dough only to be had when the other rice rockets turn up the hp and your vmax is still getting spankeed like it has for the last 15 years you still have a 20 thousand dollar pOS think it over not to mention the very uncomfortable ride, top heavy,non cornering
v max was first and as slow as a v rod is it wouldnt matter what sound it made a harley guy would never stay close enoughf to here it!!!!!!!!! but thats right you harley guys are always crying about something
lol im not a harley guy. im a YAMAHA guy.. i think the yamaha r1 2006 raven edition is the best bike in the world.. im not a harley guy, im just saying that v-max doesnt look/sounds as nice as a harley v-rod..
Not to mention Harley Davison went to a forgein company called Porche to try to get the V-Rod up to a horsepower standard, now this is an "all american" company WEEK!!!!
This bike would of been perfect if they would of just ditched the stupid shaft drive and put a wider rear tire on back throw a 240 on back the vmax was never ment for curves anyways.
I own a Hayabusa and have never had to replace a chain on it. Shaft drives sacrifice too much horspower for a "smoother" power delivery which isn't even noticable unless you're Nicky hayden or something plus there not as durable. Yamahas braggin 200 pony's with this bike and I doubt it's rwhp plus shafts make it harder for wide tire conversions etc. That's why I dont't like the shaft most max owners try to get rid of it if they can afford to.
I have known quite a few MAX owners and NONE of them have ever wanted to switch over to a chain, you must never hit your power band or your weak on your BUSA. The only thing I added to my bike was sassy and the bullet proof shaft drive will never change.
As far as hp, that new max is hp at the crank but wait till you race one, shit the Honda CBR 1000 rr will give you a run for your money.
I can ride my bike rather well thank you very much plus its heavily modified, I've raced plenty of vmaxs and 1000cc and it's not even a challenge but that's not the point, chains can handle more horsepower than shafts that's why you see them on all drag bikes. Look at what the Europeans do to their maxes. I like the new max, wish they would of came out with it a year ago like they said, it looks sweet as hell but it's not aerodynamic at all definitely not at 185mph great bike nonetheless.
So you had to "heavily modify" your bike to keep it competitive, damn im sorry you spent extra money, I bought the right bike the first time, and it is still very stock plus I can take it on a 3k mi trip wich I have.
Well I guess we cant all learn from other peoples mistakes.
BTW I have wailed on my shaft drive and never had to maintain it, never oiled it never had a problem and ate plenty of stock crotch rockets or crotch crickets (get yourself checked out) Buy the right bike, save money!!!!!
I didn't have to modify anything the bike came shit hot out of the box, 9 sec quarter mile. I only modified it to make the bike more my own just like everyone else who wants to go faster. Swallow your pride everyone knows that chains are the preffered power delivery for muscle bikes thats not saying that the max shaft sucks it just means instead of 200rw shaft hp you could probly get 215 with a chain and save 35 pounds.
Pred 178 I apoligize, I thought I was replying to someone else, yes the Busa is bad assed fast stock on its own, racing bikes go more with chains for weight, and yes more h p but you cant beat the dependability and smoothness of shaft drive
So over 60 years after the Japanese were defeated at the battle of Midway, they decide to stage a product launch on the deck of a ship named for that battle. And further make a point by doing a smoky burnout on her flight deck...Wow someone needs to grow up.
I suspect the Imperial Empire didnt have global domination of Automobile and Motorcycle sales in mind when they embarked on territorial expansion earlier in the 20th century.
Admittedly I dunno why the US Midway was chosen to unveil the VMax as there are plenty of WWII vets and plenty-o nationalistic zealots in the US that might see this as sacrilege.
This guy looks like a terrorist (very un-professional), why does he keep sayin "bitchin" on all the videos? This guy is tryin too hard to be cool.. what a LOSER!
Those that motherfucker know another word that isnt bitchin? jaja what a loser It looks like a mean beast that machine but the sound of it leaves you wanting something else dont you think I KNOW that maybe in person would sound diferent but in the video doesnt sound nice
WTF... talking about Ugly. Its like Mad max 2 all over again...its just like the old one but customised by a Vmax enthusiast. respect to the old one though.. classic
Smiley - why are you getting so upset about the word "bitchin"? Oh wait, I just watched the videos on your profile - you must take it as a personal insult considering you love your dogs so much that you post videos of them. Get a life.
Why buy a bike thats designed for top end, I mean how many times can you reach peak power and speed without getting a speeding ticket. A 600 0r a 1700 cc, all balls all thru, I need to hit the lotto so I can get my ROCKET!!! light to light and 1/4 mile is all I need!! My 98 max would eat your lunch and still do 150 mph
It's heavy, it has wide tires and custom/cruiser geometry. I don't think so. SpeedOfLight is hardly a bonus when you need to avoid something or.. for example.. stop.
lol it sounded like a leave blower at 0:35 XD
MiscellCollections 2 months ago
saw one on the street a month back or so, this thing catches the eye for sure, beautful design. now if i can only ride one.. Even ghost rider likes this machine
MrKinghuman 2 months ago
@mr223wssm, heavy yeah. slow? i dont think so. do you have one? or at least experienced driving a vmax? slow? dont be an ignorant critic. they dont call it the widower for nothing.
jnabiula 4 months ago
To bad it's heavy and slow
Mr223wssm 8 months ago
i hate burnouts
ThoreNissen 8 months ago
yea yea we know it catch up to a plane taken off
NJCYCLOPS 9 months ago
Hey its joe pena from mysteryguitarman
jimmyjames1994 10 months ago
le bonjour de cannesmotoservices preparateur vmax
marc
cannesmotoservices 1 year ago
This Bike is not good for us guys with small driving skills and speed limits in USA.
Who cant drive a Toyota, cant even drive a Vmax.
Zimmermann310 1 year ago
@Zimmermann310 congratulations at being a bigoted jackass. Sounds like you have some serious penis envy.
bulldog01209 1 year ago
Exhaust really needs to be changed
hemmipalmroos 1 year ago
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Yea stupid US boy plus cup holders for you
Zimmermann310 1 year ago
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I'm too much of a pussy to ride one of these...
sarokas12 1 year ago
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sarokas12 1 year ago
Sounds nice looks like ass. :(
TheCottonTop 1 year ago
what a wicked machine.
zx10rgta 1 year ago
man,this is it !!!
FAZER6N 1 year ago
is so good as this smoke smell?
laxwork 1 year ago
the older ones are better looking
starbuck680 2 years ago 2
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It sounds like a dildo inside your mother's pussy
Alekos1imba 2 years ago
THE ALL NEW STAR VMAX!!!!!......crickets.....
gshdrums 2 years ago
RIDE IT!!
mazelman0 2 years ago 2
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Smell the rice...
cheynesworld 2 years ago
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that thing is ugly.
dellbalboa 2 years ago
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Apparently the new V-max´s basic design concept was derived from a cow shit.
chimchiminey 2 years ago
Pry a flop like the 09 R1.. P.O.S.
velle71 2 years ago
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WOW, the USS Midway, name sake from the battle of Midway now does stupid ass Japanese motorcycle commercials on her deck! This country of mine has pretty much gone down the crapper...
knght1216 2 years ago
i love this machine
meleta86 2 years ago 5
UGLY
thereaperorsutch 2 years ago
"this things bitchin" what are we back in the 80s
agentx250 2 years ago
this machine is awesome. Great acceleration. But also its not the best, im very desapointed, you knew the New Yamaha V-MAX 1700cc 2009, is limited to a Top Speed of 220 km/h? Thats not fair!!!!!!!!!!! Come on, you wouldnt be able to unleash the true power of this monster bike, i have gone faste on my 95' Honda Magna 750cc, my record is 240 km/h. Any way, i hope some day some one post a video, without the speed limiter, to know this bikes, TRUE POWER!
darkdante0 2 years ago 2
how much with a liter of gas??
colla848 2 years ago
i want to drive this one.....wonderfull
partyjennie 2 years ago
oh my god, look at da fuckin pipes on the side, by handle bars, DAYUM
Redisthecolor5 2 years ago
Anyone who know's shit about bikes would know that this isn't somthing you could shake off on your little 600 Gsx-r
3DDDs 2 years ago 2
its just a straightline torque monster. throw it even a slight curve in the road and lets see what happens..
ninja6kid 2 years ago
well, there are vids here that show the vmax going through curves aplenty. I'm I missing something? was it cgi trickery??
makemehavefun 2 years ago 2
considering it was built for the dragstrip and inspired by american muscle cars it handles pretty damn good
downeysoftness 2 years ago
whats wrong with this bike??
motorruben 2 years ago
it's a vmax..
kalamaloo 2 years ago
so?
motorruben 2 years ago
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still butt ugly after all these years!!.....still look the same???..has that 1980s (early 80's) style...yuk
DietCoke1958 2 years ago
ugly??! that thing looks soo mean!
xXburenXx 2 years ago
ya la vi pero no me gusto.megustaba mas esa latosa tragona pesada pero musculosa y adrenalinica version anterior
albertomaniac 2 years ago
i have a 2001 vmax carbin fiber body and is a very fast bike but im also have a 1250 s bandit whit abs and is very fast confy bike for long rides 19k for max is waaay to much, would buy a bking and have money for one more bike, make no sense, this is a bike for old short diks retired mid life crisis guy's, wont ride it
THEREALSKYFLEA 2 years ago
beware the 20K service will cost you your house!!!!
brybish 2 years ago
YES that is for sure! Yamaha is trying in vain to capture the harley crowd by making these things. They also have huge maintenence expenses to keep it going. No more weekend mechanics are going to work on this thing. Its a computer control nightmare much like their R1 when they combined fuel injection and slide carbs. Good plan to keep the bike in the shop. Buyer be ware !!!!!! The cheapest part of this bike is the initial purchase. Pick a different brand if you want a reliable decent bike.
themaxrider 2 years ago
dUTCH ISN'T gERMAN... It'S dUTcH. fRENCH ISnT SPANiSH... ITS fREnCH... CATS ARENT DOGS... THEYRE CATS... FLIES AREENT BUTTERFLYS... THEYRE FLIES... ATOMS AREN'T PROTONS... THEYRE ATOMS..... CORN ISNT CLORN FLAKES..... ITS CORN.... VW's ARENT PORSCHES... THEYRE VW's.... WATER ISNT STEAM..... ITS WATER.... yOU'RE SOOO VERY SMART LOLZORDJE FOR STATING THE OBVIOUS, JERKWAD!!!
WereSoDoomed 2 years ago
What?! The VMax didn't smash everything else back in the day. The Suzuki 1100 could beat it in the quarter, buts that's a bike in a different class. Lookie goofball, if ya want to compare other bikes to the racer type, Busa, then look at other racers, like the Yam. R1. You suggest they use new technology like the Busas old 4piston calipers? LMAO! You're just an old VMAX fan that's pissed cause he can't afford the new 1, it's so obvious. So just stop slamming what you actually admire. Bib 4drool?
WereSoDoomed 2 years ago
hou gewoon ff je kankerbek, want dit gaat natuurlijk weer nergens over. nou je bek digt. Dank u
lolzordje123 2 years ago
You ist velcome.
WereSoDoomed 2 years ago
lol you so didnt understand it
lolzordje123 2 years ago
i understand you are der esel schwans.
WereSoDoomed 2 years ago
i understand german as well dumbass dus jie bin gewoan een viezn vuiln ranzaep. thats in a dialect so you wont be able to translate it.
lolzordje123 2 years ago
my mommy was born and raised in Germany. im sure i can find out if i wanted to but you dont interest me. you are boring, so i wont bother.
WereSoDoomed 2 years ago
to bad that sentence isnt german. its a dutch dialect. so once and for all for your non developed brain. dutch isnt german, its dutch
lolzordje123 2 years ago
gibberish is gibberish. If it isn't English it is gibberish. Writing anything else but English means as much as if a cat walked across the keyboard. I'm sure many Dutch are interested in this new piece of shit bike.
themaxrider 2 years ago
Correction, it's classified as a standard. Busas aren't standards. Not even in the same class, why you so hell bent on comparing them?
WereSoDoomed 2 years ago
Lets explain it to you this way, when the original came out it smashed everything out there sportbike and all. This new version doesn't by any means so to defend it all you can do is put it in a class of its own to protect it? Come on you goofball, other bikes kick its ass and its that expensive? It should be kicking everythings ass including the Busa. No reason whatsoever, the technology is there. This bike is a complete let down at an expensive price. Have fun making excuses for it.
themaxrider 2 years ago
Why is it you have to class this bike in order for it to beat something in a race. Isn't a bike 2 wheels and handlebars? Now we class them in order for them to be on top of anything? Now everything from bikes nearly half the cc can kick its fat ass. Yamaha went after a new crowd of idiots with this approach. Put a big price on it to reassure the esteem that not many will own 1, making you feel that much more important. Its all a game to sell to fools. Fools and their money are easily parted.
themaxrider 2 years ago
Lets think, it's not a lean forward racer. It's not a lean backwards chopper. It's definitely not a scooter or a mx bike. What else could it be? It's what all the magazines classify as a cruiser. You wanna make up your own classification, go ahead. And you're right about the Busa. A bike that much lighter with that much h.p. will win every time. Strip the Max down, install low handlebars make it a racer, like the Busa, and all of a sudden, competition exists. And you no longer have a cruiser.
WereSoDoomed 2 years ago
Kawasaki went up against Yamahas' VMAX back in the day with their so called Terminator and got terminated. Mr. Max has been kicking cruiser butt for over 20 yrs. Now Suzuki comes out with their prematurely named B-King(here we go again, lol!) and got KO'd as well. Anyway, if ya want the best you usually have to pay extra for it like everything else #1. Settle for cheaper, lighter, #2 if ya want. Just don't cry when Max blows bye. Kenny Roberts owns a Max, would any1 argue with him? Think not.
WereSoDoomed 2 years ago
You know some of your points sound logical, but just aren't true. Read what all the mags are saying when testing the two. Take your 700+ lb cruiser, and put it up against a 500lb naked Busa and your not going to win sorry. Thats why I posted against the max, its all wrong, shaft drive, 150lbs too heavy and the wrong size rubber to be a drag bike. Its not a cruiser either with a 5 speed and small fuel tank. So what the hell is it good for then? Impressing people that don't know any better?
themaxrider 2 years ago
Yamaha designers should be danglin from a rope for this one! Friggin idiots! Heavy as a pig, shaft drive AGAIN, too small of a fuel tank, wrong size tires, no inverted forks??!! Get the hell out of here with the price tag!
What the hell is Yamaha thinking to make such a pig with composites and titanium available? For that price it should be 175lbs lighter and have everything the B-King does and then some! I'd personally like to put my boot up the ass of who designed this bike!
themaxrider 2 years ago
bitchin'!
OniXV250 2 years ago
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its gas powered so its a piece of shit
houliebeforethefall 3 years ago
check the specs...this bike is overrated and very overpriced.
USMC0613 3 years ago
looks pretty fucking sweet to me
9Banger 3 years ago
I've been into this bike since playing "Tourist Trophy." The VMax is a bad ass bike with plenty of American attitude. The exhaust of the VMax is probably not so bad ass, however. It's still a really cool bike.
JohnMarineTube 3 years ago
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Looks like shit to me...whatever..it's Yamaha.
Cooperguy43 3 years ago
this thing is bitching
rikuwillkillu 3 years ago
the besttttt bikeeeeeeeeeee V MAXXXX
mogpopfire 3 years ago 3
The new tunnel ram is functional.
XJTODD 3 years ago
Still has that fake tunnel ram.
keithallenlaw 3 years ago
no it's actually true ram air
cobiker17 3 years ago
ONE OTHER THING I HAVE OWNED 3- MAX"S 1-86 1-98 -1-2000
THERE HAS BENS SO with the fact that all the other ricers will turn up the heat and be king again what then ? just try too trade the bitch in you wont be able too yamaha fucked up and there timing is off ... by a mile should of done this ten years ago instead of flogging a sore dick that has ben getting it ass waxed for years get a life rice rocket riders oh yeah THE VIDEO IS HARDLY BITCHEN MORE LIKE BITCHES
springer454 3 years ago
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the economy is in the crapper and you would send 20 thousand dollars to the japs? IDIOTS The truth is that when your vmax is a year old and it get smoked by a GSXR that has been turned up 25 hp ? think about it do you want to spend all the dough only to be had when the other rice rockets turn up the hp and your vmax is still getting spankeed like it has for the last 15 years you still have a 20 thousand dollar pOS think it over not to mention the very uncomfortable ride, top heavy,non cornering
springer454 3 years ago
i just got a 2000 v max and these bikes are ..... are..... i can't even think of a word. orgasmic. simply the best.
dullath 3 years ago
that guy is straight up. "this thing is bitching"
blackhawk777 3 years ago
what an ugly Exhaust ...
lorindenA 3 years ago
the old ymax sounds MUCH better
HolyOuch888 3 years ago
Not gear driven cams. A chain is still the primary drive for the cams. Exhaust cam is driven by gear from inlet cam.
TheToekutter 3 years ago
The V star 250 (aka Virago) is the best bike in this series. Half the cost, much better mileage, lower insurance, lower maintenance costs, and it goes fast enough for the interstate if you stay in the right-hand lane. If I want to go fast, I'll drive my car.
dkw12002 3 years ago
Have you ever ridden a big bike? You probably wouldn't want your car at all anymore. Even the entry-level Harley-Davidson Sportsters can accelerate roughly as fast as a Corvette. Besides, it's the handling that really makes bikes fun.
jcdenton7 3 years ago
No, I never have. I'm intimidated by the power and weight...and cost. I'm old enough that high speeds are not a fascination to me anymore. I'm more into economy, simplicity, and especially good fuel economy. I understand many love those large bikes. My car is a Toyota Corolla, and I could afford any sports car, but opt instead for the same factors. VStar 250 is kind of analogous to the Corolla. I think of the Harley as analogous to a Mercedes Benz. Great bike, but not for me.
dkw12002 3 years ago
I see what you mean. I'm no speed freak either. I would never want a sportbike. I just like single cylinder and v-twin bikes. I've got a little Yamaha XT225, and it handles great. It's really fun to ride even though it doesn't go over 55mph very well. You're right, though, the weight of some big bikes is a bit ridiculous, and the power definitely scared me the first time I rode a fast one. Very dangerous until you learn to expect the power.
jcdenton7 3 years ago
"Things Bitchin'" Who says that? TWICE?
zemon3 3 years ago 17
who cares.
HyBriDSm0Ke 3 years ago
@zemon3 thats exactly what I thought. hahahahaha
MrPlummer 1 year ago
I hope the redesign grows on me. Mechanically I'm sure it's superb.
Riding buddy has an aolder one and of course we swap off once in a while as a change of pace type thing. "I ride a 2005 FZ-1 and his is a 1999 Max" Both bikes pull strong, but of course the V-max has a ton more torque and makes it's power at a lot lower rpm's.
If the V-max had a 6th gear it would be perfect, but it's sweet just like it is. It doesn't have the top speed of the sport bikes, but stoplight to stoplight it's King.
ndcouey 3 years ago
Why you all dont understand, Yamaha has created a bike that stood for 23 years, the most authentic bad assed bike, now that they refined it, kicked it up, and you cant take that your bikes all look alike and the V-MAX STILL has a one of a kind look and is on top,
to bad that your suzhonkawbusa dosent have character or a solo identity, my 98 MAX still stands out in a croud and is very competitive + I still get comments at every outing, you all look the same-not my problem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
snookinhardinfl 3 years ago
You sound like some old washwoman. CRY MORE.
rhand18 3 years ago
not cryin just statin biatch, what do you ride? a vespa?
snookinhardinfl 3 years ago
How can you state something when it's not true? You've been doing nothing but bitching, moaning, and crying (not complaning, just stating =)). I have no need for insults as you seem pretty good at insulting yourself. Also enjoy your 5 speed transmission, Even harley davidson uses a 6 speed transmission now that just goes to show you how far behind the v-max is.
rhand18 3 years ago
First of all you panty waist, a quarter mile bike doesnt need a sixth speed, most quarter mile cars are 2 to 3 speeds, most quarter mile race bikes shure as hell dont have six speeds. most usa bikes didn thave to out source to a forgine company for horse power + I dont have to shift as much as you new harley riders complain about shifting to much.
Dont forget to add the extra weight for your tools to fix your rattle trap, as seen on pinks, when a new v rod raced a old suzuki gs.
snookinhardinfl 3 years ago
Not reading to well, are you? I never said that I own a Harley Savidson. And the V-max is still going to used on the street, therefore it needs a 6 speed for refinement and high speed cruising. And If you think that having to shift less is acctually a good thing yout farther gone than I thought. Once again I have no need for insults as you do it to yourself just fine.
rhand18 3 years ago
Forget it man, your hopelesss/helpless, just keep on ridin partner.
Yamaha has been thinking this bike over for more then ten years, with high paid "engeneers". I guess that you design ultra fast bad assesed bikes for a living.
Well in closing I hope it pays off and you make milllions!!!!!!
snookinhardinfl 3 years ago
So according to you only Yamaha has high paid engineers working on their bikes and anyone who doesn't think that the V-max is the the best bike ever is hopeless. Brilliant man, just brilliant. And I'm not designing bikes or making millions but I have a thorough understanding of these machines and therefore my bikes always have a superlative combination of power and handling, indeed a far better power to weight ratio than the new V-max, and better handling than any V-max could ever achieve.
rhand18 3 years ago
he is right.
HyBriDSm0Ke 3 years ago
you are right.
HyBriDSm0Ke 3 years ago
MotorcycleUSA sucks, your reviews are just full of flakey stuff like in this video. Almost nothing about the bikes themselves. Shallow and boring..
sardjent 3 years ago
stock-pipes sound = fail
54spiritedwill54 3 years ago
it would be grate if he blew his moter
austincompromise 3 years ago
learn how to spell and a motor is electric,
a engine is liquid fuel?!
snookinhardinfl 3 years ago
For fucks sake people, what the hell is wrong with you? How can you judge a bikes worth from the audio from a YouTube video? It's a degraded video rip from another site and on top of that I'm sure Yamaha didn't set around and have a board meeting about how the damned exhaust should be miked to sound the best on YouTube.
When your cruising down the highway and this 200HP bitch comes screaming past you are you gonna give a damn what the exhaust sounds like? No, your gonna go WTF was that thing?
007dust 3 years ago
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the economy is in the crapper and you would send 20 thousand dollars to the japs? IDIOTS The truth is that when your vmax is a year old and it get smoked by a GSXR that has been turned up 25 hp ? think about it do you want to spend all the dough only to be had when the other rice rockets turn up the hp and your vmax is still getting spankeed like it has for the last 15 years you still have a 20 thousand dollar pOS think it over not to mention the very uncomfortable ride, top heavy,non cornering
springer454 3 years ago
that thing is hideous looking.
kwind75 3 years ago
Crack kills, that bike is beautifull
snookinhardinfl 3 years ago
Sounds really gay, like a hair dryer, neads a deep, growl.
dontthinksosomehow 3 years ago
totally agree with ya.. it needs the roar of a harley v-rod
naftafuel 3 years ago
v max was first and as slow as a v rod is it wouldnt matter what sound it made a harley guy would never stay close enoughf to here it!!!!!!!!! but thats right you harley guys are always crying about something
71PPGMAN 3 years ago
lol im not a harley guy. im a YAMAHA guy.. i think the yamaha r1 2006 raven edition is the best bike in the world.. im not a harley guy, im just saying that v-max doesnt look/sounds as nice as a harley v-rod..
naftafuel 3 years ago
Not to mention Harley Davison went to a forgein company called Porche to try to get the V-Rod up to a horsepower standard, now this is an "all american" company WEEK!!!!
Even H D outsourced.
snookinhardinfl 3 years ago
This bike would of been perfect if they would of just ditched the stupid shaft drive and put a wider rear tire on back throw a 240 on back the vmax was never ment for curves anyways.
pred178 3 years ago
Why keep buying chains, at 200 hp you need a smooth "bullet proof" shaft as they described
and besides I think they have the engineers who thought that over
snookinhardinfl 3 years ago
I own a Hayabusa and have never had to replace a chain on it. Shaft drives sacrifice too much horspower for a "smoother" power delivery which isn't even noticable unless you're Nicky hayden or something plus there not as durable. Yamahas braggin 200 pony's with this bike and I doubt it's rwhp plus shafts make it harder for wide tire conversions etc. That's why I dont't like the shaft most max owners try to get rid of it if they can afford to.
pred178 3 years ago
I have known quite a few MAX owners and NONE of them have ever wanted to switch over to a chain, you must never hit your power band or your weak on your BUSA. The only thing I added to my bike was sassy and the bullet proof shaft drive will never change.
As far as hp, that new max is hp at the crank but wait till you race one, shit the Honda CBR 1000 rr will give you a run for your money.
Stand back BUSA ther is a new sherriff in town
and you dont like it
snookinhardinfl 3 years ago
I can ride my bike rather well thank you very much plus its heavily modified, I've raced plenty of vmaxs and 1000cc and it's not even a challenge but that's not the point, chains can handle more horsepower than shafts that's why you see them on all drag bikes. Look at what the Europeans do to their maxes. I like the new max, wish they would of came out with it a year ago like they said, it looks sweet as hell but it's not aerodynamic at all definitely not at 185mph great bike nonetheless.
pred178 3 years ago
So you had to "heavily modify" your bike to keep it competitive, damn im sorry you spent extra money, I bought the right bike the first time, and it is still very stock plus I can take it on a 3k mi trip wich I have.
Well I guess we cant all learn from other peoples mistakes.
BTW I have wailed on my shaft drive and never had to maintain it, never oiled it never had a problem and ate plenty of stock crotch rockets or crotch crickets (get yourself checked out) Buy the right bike, save money!!!!!
snookinhardinfl 3 years ago
I didn't have to modify anything the bike came shit hot out of the box, 9 sec quarter mile. I only modified it to make the bike more my own just like everyone else who wants to go faster. Swallow your pride everyone knows that chains are the preffered power delivery for muscle bikes thats not saying that the max shaft sucks it just means instead of 200rw shaft hp you could probly get 215 with a chain and save 35 pounds.
pred178 3 years ago
Thousands of hours and high paid engineers made shure that this bike is the shhhiiiiiiiiitttt, let it go BUSA takes a back seat
snookinhardinfl 3 years ago
Pred 178 I apoligize, I thought I was replying to someone else, yes the Busa is bad assed fast stock on its own, racing bikes go more with chains for weight, and yes more h p but you cant beat the dependability and smoothness of shaft drive
snookinhardinfl 3 years ago
200hp so who cares ill ride it 4 sho!!
trav1971 3 years ago
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Personally I find it offensive that the deck is used as some sort of bad advertising ploy.
The bike sounds terrible. I'll never understand why people want thier bikes to sound like air ratchets.
The bike looks terrible. Though I didn't get a very good look at it due to all the smoke and poor camera shots.
I'm certainly not impressed.
Anubis78250 3 years ago
hm...this sound sucks ^^ lol
we got the "old"one...and it got´s a waaay better V4-sound, this one sounds like a vacuum cleaner or something like that -.-
but the look isn´t that bad :) i like it!
Graupert 3 years ago
wow, would hate to work on that motor
Katjump 3 years ago
fajna maszyna
kwiatek596 3 years ago
Find someone with a better vocabulary, or at least a hot chick with a nice rack. If I'm going to listen to an idiot, I need some eye candy.
richardgozinya 3 years ago
So over 60 years after the Japanese were defeated at the battle of Midway, they decide to stage a product launch on the deck of a ship named for that battle. And further make a point by doing a smoky burnout on her flight deck...Wow someone needs to grow up.
Morris1962 3 years ago
good observation abt Midway.though 3 decades too late.Japanase may have lost the war but the have conquered the world.
technicolorhighway 3 years ago 2
I suspect the Imperial Empire didnt have global domination of Automobile and Motorcycle sales in mind when they embarked on territorial expansion earlier in the 20th century.
Admittedly I dunno why the US Midway was chosen to unveil the VMax as there are plenty of WWII vets and plenty-o nationalistic zealots in the US that might see this as sacrilege.
gurney85 3 years ago
"things bitchin"....
VettemanC4R 3 years ago 2
holy rubber all stuck up under it now, damn.......
turboz1k 3 years ago
Who gives a Shit. Sounds like a weed whacker
CaptRon1913 3 years ago
This guy looks like a terrorist (very un-professional), why does he keep sayin "bitchin" on all the videos? This guy is tryin too hard to be cool.. what a LOSER!
r1cknyc 3 years ago 3
Supreme being...
polarhei 3 years ago
Those that motherfucker know another word that isnt bitchin? jaja what a loser It looks like a mean beast that machine but the sound of it leaves you wanting something else dont you think I KNOW that maybe in person would sound diferent but in the video doesnt sound nice
Eidrian111 3 years ago 3
stock-pipes sound = fail
EvilCerealBoX 3 years ago 2
Ghey mufflers. 200HP sounds the a'ight tho.
mariomendoza 3 years ago
the things bitchin!!! that guy is a looser
jtothef11 3 years ago
Sick acceleration B-)
NinjaZX14ROXX 3 years ago
omg NICEEE.... but it looks like SH**.... if u know wut i meen
haro3intro3light 3 years ago
hahahahaha...maybe it's not good looking...it just looks like a beast...hahahahaha...that's what v max actually is...
bmptxhd 3 years ago
thats some apocalyptic shit...
sithlordvyd 3 years ago
is it bitchin? i can't tell... what a douchebag
zomgzwtfbbq 3 years ago
shut the fuck up!
CamaroTBI 3 years ago
Its nice but.. BUT! dont sound as good as my dads HONDA VTR 1000 FIRESTORM its got race pipes on, top speed 180 max speed on speed'0' 180
CrazyDragon1 3 years ago
omg ugly
kampinga 3 years ago
agree
Waynder 3 years ago
WTF... talking about Ugly. Its like Mad max 2 all over again...its just like the old one but customised by a Vmax enthusiast. respect to the old one though.. classic
mission100uk 3 years ago
tell the guy whos talking that hes the one whos bitchin
jaketravis10 3 years ago
Maybe you could just drop the phrase ''bitchin'' ? I'm no puritan, but it bothered me also :/
13xBlackSun 3 years ago
It's ironic that a presentation for a Japanese product was made aboard the USS Midway :)
evancortez2 3 years ago 5
i can help u bud
call me on 1 800 helpbuds
usssssef 3 years ago
Oh yeah, "feels pretty light between my legs".. Haha! like your cock, maybe? Great fucking commentary, man. It's "Bitchin!"
I can't fucking believe you represent Motorcycle USA.
SmileySmilerton 3 years ago
Smiley - why are you getting so upset about the word "bitchin"? Oh wait, I just watched the videos on your profile - you must take it as a personal insult considering you love your dogs so much that you post videos of them. Get a life.
motousa 3 years ago
Haha! Looks like I hit a nerve! Nice comeback man, it was 'bitchin'..
Just let it go...
SmileySmilerton 3 years ago
Bitchin'??? What the fuck ever man. Who the fuck says "Bitchin".. and doesn't get beat up?!?..
Besides that, this piece O' shit sounds like a fucking lawn mower trying to pass a golf ball through the carb.
SmileySmilerton 3 years ago
sounds like a radio controlled car!
rippedandpumped 3 years ago
Yeah, that intake sounds mean... I think with the right exhaust it's going to be awesome. Starting price of $17,000? I'll settle for the R6, thanks!
Slippiesttoad 3 years ago
Haha, that's what I did, silver 08' That VMAx is still pretty sick though.
rufracer 3 years ago
The R6 has 0 low end power
snookinhardinfl 3 years ago
That's why I don't buy the R6 for low end power... And I don't drop the clutch at 2,000 rpm when drag racing!
Slippiesttoad 3 years ago
Why buy a bike thats designed for top end, I mean how many times can you reach peak power and speed without getting a speeding ticket. A 600 0r a 1700 cc, all balls all thru, I need to hit the lotto so I can get my ROCKET!!! light to light and 1/4 mile is all I need!! My 98 max would eat your lunch and still do 150 mph
snookinhardinfl 3 years ago
That would be MISTER Max....
racintracy 3 years ago
bitchen?, great selection on words to promote a bike. NOT.
chursthouse 3 years ago
"Things bitchin" ???
Where has this guy been?
crickle47 3 years ago 2
it's nice bike and crazy bike too, but the sound is so shity so quiet and so non motivational it need new exhaust this sucks
mordeth14 3 years ago
almost 200 hp..damn!
Ubergood 3 years ago
What an insane bike... Do want.
viperq 3 years ago
V-MAX = Street Cred
JB
JayBrizzle 3 years ago
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Crap-Max
boysinblack 3 years ago
pretty cool
log0utNow 3 years ago
15th veiw ND FIRST COMMENT YA!!, that bike needs an exhaust so bad, and is it sport or cruise?
fmftrx300ex 3 years ago
It's a "IGoOnlyInAStraightLine".
dbauernf 3 years ago 4
''IGoOnlyInAStraightLineAtTheSpeedOfLght'' is more like it.
maybe they changed it a bit cornering wise since the last one?
youssiiif 3 years ago
It's heavy, it has wide tires and custom/cruiser geometry. I don't think so. SpeedOfLight is hardly a bonus when you need to avoid something or.. for example.. stop.
dbauernf 3 years ago
Study up on the new MAX. They made the frame more ridged so it handles better
snookinhardinfl 3 years ago
Better then the old one and probably most other
bikes of this type/kind. But..
dbauernf