2009 V-Max

[Goonrider]

New Vmax was launched today. Real good vids on www.yamaha-motor.com then go to star motorcycles. 200hp V4 Cool.

[FkNAmerican]

For some reason I just LOVE the look of the new V-max. Not the right bike for me at this point in my life.....but if I had the money for three bikes at a time....that beast would be one of them.

[fatzx10r]

thats a mean looking machine, wounder if it will be a real handfull like the original with the vboost. fun bikes they were:crazy:

[FilthyLuka]

hmm, chain AND gear driven cams... why?

[nudemetalz]

Looks a bit overstyled IMO. Too much bling. The old one had a lean look about it which is nicer.
However,...wouldn't mind a ride on it.... :msn-wink:

[Pwalo]

I think Yam were a bit stymied in their timing with the intoduction of the Suzuki B King.

That said I reckon the V Max is pretty damn fugly. As has been said it just looks too over styled, almost like one of those monstrosities from an American bike show. I know it's a personal thing but I prefer my bikes to have simpler lines.

[Hillbilly]

I like the looks of the B-King better than the new V-Max, which looks like this:

[imdying]

hmm, chain AND gear driven cams... why?

Don't know... the TL/SV motor is the same.

[yod]

looking a bit too cruiser-ish for me, but that V4's gotta sound mint

[NZsarge]

Hmm, $18k usd...
I like it but it's not as hot as the original concept bike that's been doing the rounds for the past 2 or 3 years.

[Trouser]

Don't know... the TL/SV motor is the same.

To make the motor ever so slightly narrower. Instead of having to have clearance for a chain down both sides of each head it is only on one side of each head.

[alanzs]

Looks pretty hot. It looks like it has rocket launchers on it! "GET OUTTA MY WAY MOFO, BOOM, BOOM, BOOM!!!!" I like it.... :2guns:

[Coyote]

hmm, chain AND gear driven cams... why?
Gear driven cams are awesome! Love the whirr they make. If it wasn't for the limited choice, I wouldn't get a bike without them.

[AllanB]

Looks like a big fat American lard-arse and it weighs over 300kgs :angry2:

And the seat - good grief my couch is not that deep!

I don't see this as a update - its a poor rehash.

Me, I'd rather see a stripped down long and lean drag style bike as this is the essence of the V-Max - straight line acceleration:gob:

Left me a bit limp.

On the positive side that is one very cool website. :rockon:

[alanzs]

Looks like a big fat American lard-arse and it weighs over 300kgs :angry2:

And the seat - good grief my couch is not that deep!

I don't see this as a update - its a poor rehash.

Me, I'd rather see a stripped down long and lean drag style bike as this is the essence of the V-Max - straight line acceleration:gob:

Left me a bit limp.

On the positive side that is one very cool website. :rockon:

Always remember, fat lard-arse pillion riders are where many a young american and kiwi male learnt how to get their mojo really rocking! :devil2:

It is a cool website though. I have to laugh at the at the place where it says you can get a "personalized bike." Personalized for you and the other 30 million people in the US... So, personal....:rolleyes:

Give me rocket launchers and 50 caliber machine guns!!!!

[Hitcher]

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/04june08_star2009vmax_p1.htm

[marioc]

Man I like that new MT-01

[NZsarge]

I don't like the tacho hangin' out in the breeze like that...

[imdying]

Would have it over a BKing, that's for sure.

[Hitcher]

And surely it's not a "cruiser"?

[imdying]

Heh, I do love how there's a thread in Cruisers and in Sportsbikes... that's got the modding team fucked :D

/edit: I'm thinking more drag racer than cruiser though

[munterk6]

where do I sign?