The new Yamaha Vmax may be a reality WOOO HOOOOO

[Rich Rohrich]

From Motorcycle Daily : http://www.motorcycledaily.com/16february06_vmax.htm

Apparently the new generation Yamaha V-Max, first shown as a concept bike at last year's Tokyo motor show, is now headed for production. Yamaha has opened a website, www.next-vmax.com, which contains a photo gallery of the concept bike, as well as a section where you can give Yamaha your feedback on the bike.

The most interesting question the site poses is probably "How much horsepower do you expect from the next V-Max model?" - the choices range from 140hp all the way to 210hp! There is also a question concerning the advanced features you'd like - options include traction control and ABS.

This is good news for V-Max enthusiasts (or should we say 'members of the cult of V-Max'?) who are eagerly awaiting the new bike. - Alex Edge [email protected]

 

[gwcrim]

I've always admired the V Max but the faux scoops..... GAG! Make 'em work or ditch 'em.

 

[cnielse5]

Have you ever ridden a vmax? Trust me they work!

 

[bikepilot]

Traction controll on a Max, that'd take the fun out of it wouldn't it?

 

[CaNaDiAn,Eh?]

I sat on a Vmax and the bike show and it wasn't really my style. Supposed to be great bikes though.

 

[JPIVEY]

I would do this,have always liked the max

 

[MXGirl230]

My dad has owned three V-Maxs his current being the '05. He does not like the looks of the new one at all and he liked the fact of having one of the 2000 made for '05.

 

[Okiewan]

I think those radiators would be an issue on hardcore breaking bumps.

 

[carlbielke]

Way too much matte black plastic IMHO. Looks like an econobox. That`s gonna look OLD in a few years time.

 

[cnielse5]

I worry about the radiators too. stay away from gravel roads on that thing.

 

[Jaybird]

lol...anyone taking that on a gravel road should be duct taped to the scoops!

 

[WD-fourD]

the clutch cover looks like the side of a honda lawnmower engine.

 

[gowen]

210hp on a vmax? LOL. This sounds like the bull-sh*t that yamaha came out this year for the YZF-R6 saying 17,500rpms rev. (Red starts at 18k rpms and ends at 20krpm) and it actually hits 16k and the rev limit kicks in. I'd say give it 150hp MAX to the crank. I'm tired of Yamaha overqouting there bikes.

Don't get me wrong, I like yamaha and ride them. I just get tired of these over-the-limit qoutes to get buyers. Now Yamaha has to buy back all the R6s purchased because of them lying about the RPMS.

tsk tsk tsk