$4,983
Winterville, North Carolina
Category
Sport Touring Motorcycles
Engine
1198
Posted Over 1 Month
EXTERIORThe look of the V max may be dated to some. People have said the over-the-top scoops on the bike are corny, but those distinctive scoops are a visual reminder that the bike is practically a dragster. Yamaha has hardly changed the design since the Mighty Max first tore up the streets back in 1985. The bike hearkens back to the era of the classic American muscle car, the golden era of carbureted big store V-engines, when aerodynamics were an afterthought and the solution to poor acceleration or top speed was to put a bigger engine in it. I’ve lost track of the number of times I’ve watched people looking the bike over or even came up to me while I’m putting gas in the bike to tell me how good it looks or how “cool” it is. Some of them knew about the new V max and they’ll ask questions about the bike, and they wanted to know if the stories they’ve heard are true. The original power cruiser has a unique style, stance and look that’s all its own as well as the international fan base. But the V max looks best on striking black paint with flames on the tank. This gives the bike a very sexy look and combines the brute force delivered by the engine with the idea of cruising. TECHNICALThe engine of the V max is a high-rewing muscle-car-inspired 1198cc V-4 in a class by itself. Bulletproof shaft drive and heavy-duty components throughout back up the V max’ s larger than life personality. 1198cc liquid-cooled, DOCH 16-valve 70-degree V-4 engine has no equal in its class, pumping out tremendous , hard-hitting power to make it the ultimate quick-accelerating, high performance king. Patented Yamaha “V-BOOST” induction, a power-boosting variable intake system , force feeds massive quantities of fuel into the cylinders via a servo controlled butterfly valve at 6000 RPM and above. Four 35mm Mikuni downdraft carburetors ensure seamless , lighting-quick throttle response. Specially designed high-lift camshafts ensure ample acceleration at lower RPM along with legendary top-end for a broad, deep powerband. Specially tempered crankshaft and connecting rods provide excellent durability. Smooth-shifting, five-speed transmission puts that massive powerband to the pavement with one purpose: maximum acceleration all the way to redline. Hydraulically activated diaphragm-type clutch delivers precise clutch performance with lighter pull. Low maintenance shaft drive provides ultra-smooth performance that’s virtually lash-free.CHASSIS/SUSPENSIONLow-slung styling keeps the seat low for great handling, confident low-speed maneuvering and V Max’s unique look. Stout, 43mm front fork features 5.5 inches of travel and air-assist adjustability for fine-tuning the ride. Dual rear shocks feature four position rebound damping and five-way spring-preload adjustability. Fat, 6-inch rear tire mounted on solid disc wheel hooks up with the asphalt for maximum traction. Dual 298mm front discs with four piston calipers and a single 282mm rear disk breaks reel the V max in.ADDITIONAL FEATURESUnderseat fuel tank helps balance the bike’s weight and provides space for large-capacity airbox located above the carburetors. Fuel reserve switch is conveniently positioned on the handlebars. Fork seal guards help prevent rock and debris damage to fork sliders. Trick-looking, onyx w/shift red flames finish on fuel tank combined with massive-looking faux air intake scoops to give the V max the perfect “street rod” look and feel. Wide, thickly padded seat and plush passenger saddle with grabrail adds exceptional comfort to the incomparable excitement. Handy centerstand for convenience and service accessibility. Compact speedometer unit keeps cockpit clean and simple and offers easy readability of tripmeter/odometer and neutral, high beam, turn signal, low oil and low fuel indicator lights.
Trim V Max
