Yamaha VMAX UNLEASHED. September 2008

Retaining its trademark V4 engine layout, the new VMAX bristles with control technologies including fuel injection, Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake and Throttle that offer linear delivery for its 200bhp and arm-wrenching 166Nm of torque. In keeping with the original concept, the new VMAX guarantees owners an adrenalin filled motorcycling experience.

Built to exacting standards, the high performance roadster is now introduced to the world market in strictly limited numbers. Because of the high production costs of such a limited edition motorcycle, YMA is offering the long awaited VMAX for sale to customers at an RRP of $29,850.

With its all new engine and chassis, the high-tech VMAX is ready to capture the imagination of a whole new generation of adrenaline addicts, and at the same time inspire the many thousands of loyal owners who made the original model such a huge worldwide success.

Powering the new VMAX is an all new 1679cc liquid-cooled 4 stroke DOHC 65 degree V4 engine which has been designed to offer an unforgettable acceleration experience created by higher levels of power, and an imposing design. Running with bore x stroke dimensions of 90.0 x 66.0mm (compared to 76.0 x 66.0mm for the previous model VMAX) and featuring a compression ratio of 11.3:1, this visually intimidating new powerplant develops 147.2 kW at 9000 rpm, together with a huge torque output of 166.8 Nm at 6500 rpm.

This new high tech engine is the first Yamaha V4 to be equipped with a sophisticated new fuel injection system, which, together with the YCC-I and YCCT, ensures that the powerful 65 V4 engine is fully equipped to deliver outstanding acceleration.

In order to keep the new engine's front to rear length as short as possible, it adopts a 65 V bank, compared to 70 on the original VMAX. This narrower angle between the massive cylinders serves to concentrate mass for more neutral handling.

'09 VMAX - highlights
-All new diamond type low profile aluminium frame
-Longer 1700mm wheelbase for outstanding straight line stability
-Longer swingarm ensures optimal roadholding during acceleration
-Massive 52mm conventional forks with oxidised titanium coating
-Link type Monocross rear suspension
-Fully adjustable front and rear suspension
-320mm dual front wave-type brake discs with 6-piston radial-mounted calipers
-298mm rear brake disc
-Linear controlled ABS with compact one-piece ECU/hydraulic unit
-Efficient 2-piece radiator, curved upper, flat lower with cooling fan
-Underseat fuel tank and lightweight bodywork
-Tank mounted multi-function Organic Electro Luminescent "OEL" instrument panel
-Muscular new next generation VMAX bodywork
-High-specification components and lightweight materials