VMax 2010 1700 V4 - That's my new ride!

[Hard Nut]

My mate brought one in Wyoming, the usa market was a flop, didn't go so well by sound of it. My mate got his for 17k nz. He said it's ok, but its not as he thought it would be. He has the same horsepower out of his new HD wideglide and recons for the buck the yam is over rated and over priced.
Still if you like it, thats awesome, not my cuppa tho, prefer something a little less rich.

Does look the part.

That sounds like the first Gen VMax 1200 cc, the 1700,s have only been out for just over a year and a half now and are limited to 80 coming into Aus, dont know about NZ.

This 2nd gen VMax are also price protected......or so the story goes, wont fall below 28K or some bullshit like that.......I can only hope

[Hard Nut]

Now I'm interested ....saw one in the shop and it looked ....interesting, and I'd love to have a squirt on one

Questions; Where did you get the pipes from and ...how much ? ( They look much better than the awful Std ones )

2; Are those the original mirrors ? ...Your pic makes the big V look like a startled Antelope ( Not being smart ...it just looks that way )

3; Is that an aftermarket 'Windscreen' or, did it come supplied...? Hmmmmm

Don't worry about the comments, I get enough of them too about my Bike too..... ! pic

Enjoy your V-Max .....take no prisoners ..

Those mufflers are after market from UFOcycles in America and cost around $1350.00 Delivered

The mirrors are std and up until now .....didn't worry me LOL

Windscreen is from Yamaha as an option, rack and back rest are also a Yamaha option


PS Do have a look at UFOcycles lots of stats and videos on the VMAX

[Hard Nut]

i only started with bastard, rich bastard because A) its a kick ass bike that I can only wish to own (maybe a csecond hand) and B coz its a brand spanker which rubs salt into my wounds of jealousy!.
Perhaps I can go for a more sedate MT-01?.
Out of interest, how many revs to redline on the vmax? the MT goes to 5g and I think its a 5 speed, but will do 240kph apparently.

The V4's red line 11500 RPM .......not bad for a large cap motor and I think they left the 6th gear out on purpose.......either not enough room or propel the bike up to a massive k speed over or around 300+.......might kill a few LOL

This is a kick ass bike and believe it or not , leaves the Busa for dead!!

[Mudfart]

11500?mean.

[blackdog]

i only started with bastard, rich bastard because A) its a kick ass bike that I can only wish to own (maybe a csecond hand) and B coz its a brand spanker which rubs salt into my wounds of jealousy!.
Perhaps I can go for a more sedate MT-01?.
Out of interest, how many revs to redline on the vmax? the MT goes to 5g and I think its a 5 speed, but will do 240kph apparently.

aye??

an MT-01 sure better do more than 240km! and 5k redline??!! my corona spins faster than that.

(and the old 5spd bandit does 220+!)

engage brain before..........ahh fuck it, wot do i care

[Mudfart]

yep MT-01 reds at 5.5 thou, and the yam shop guy told me bout the 240kph, could google it, but 240 is fast enuff for me til i get a busa.

[Stylo]

The V4's red line 11500 RPM .......not bad for a large cap motor and I think they left the 6th gear out on purpose.......either not enough room or propel the bike up to a massive k speed over or around 300+.......might kill a few LOL

This is a kick ass bike and believe it or not , leaves the Busa for dead!!

'leaves the Busa for dead!!' ..... I'm sure it would , torque wise but where the V-max clocks in at 200hp and 280kg dry, the 'Busa as standard is 197hp and 217kg dry, = 70 kg lighter . Slip some Yoshi's on the 'Busa and you're down to around 205kg ..add an air filter and your looking at at around 205 ponies for the busa and a 25% weight saving from std.

Re the 300+ thing, thats why the 'Busa has it's ( admittedly ugly ) aerodynamic fairing stuff ....that's what makes it fast 'cos it's veery slippery.

Not sure how slippery the V-max is (?) but, I would still like to have a squirt on one, nonetheless ...

[blackdog]

yep MT-01 reds at 5.5 thou, and the yam shop guy told me bout the 240kph, could google it, but 240 is fast enuff for me til i get a busa.

just did the research on the MT, and im soo not impressed. the old bandit beats it everywher (faster 1/4 by about 2secs, better top speed, 10 more ponies) and the 240 top speed was a bit generous too....factory reckons 207....boo

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/mod...mt-01%2005.htm

[Stylo]

just did the research on the MT, and im soo not impressed. the old bandit beats it everywher (faster 1/4 by about 2secs, better top speed, 10 more ponies) and the 240 top speed was a bit generous too....factory reckons 207....boo

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/mod...mt-01%2005.htm

Agreed, but the MT-01 has a lower redline for a reason.... It's never going to rev very high 'cos it's a BIG V-twin with a huge stroke and ........that's why it's got such a huge amount of torque .....a lot more than any Bandit will ever have.....

And, Ive had a couple of 1200 Bandits , good bikes agreed but, they're cheap for a reason ....

[blackdog]

Agreed, but the MT-01 has a lower redline for a reason.... It's never going to rev very high 'cos it's a BIG V-twin with a huge stroke and ........that's why it's got such a huge amount of torque .....a lot more than any Bandit will ever have.....

And, Ive had a couple of 1200 Bandits , good bikes agreed but, they're cheap for a reason ....

who cares about the torque figures....fact remains its slower

[blackdog]

good bikes agreed but, they're cheap for a reason ....

contradiction?

[Rogue Rider]

maybe they all look, to see who won lotto....... It's certainly not as stylish as the traditional models, but thats only my opinion...... I find it hard to spend more than 15k on a bike lol...

[AuzBikieGirl]

On a nice Saturday cruise through the twisties of the Great Ocean Rd in Victoria , a pic of the view from the VMAX ...

[blackdog]

gud girl

[FJRider]

I would expect this post and/or thread to last about 5 Mins, but if it last longer then that I will think myself lucky and look forward to some intelligent replies/comments.

Cheers

Good luck with that ... but if you mean "intelligent comments" ... means, something that you will agree with ... I think dissapointment awaits ...