Opinions on the 2009 Yamaha VMAX?
07-23-09, 09:21 AM
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Opinions on the 2009 Yamaha VMAX?
I have honestly fallen in love with this bike to me it looks like the best compromise between cruiser and sports bike. Does anyone on the forums have any exprience with new VMAX's? I am seriously considering adding this sweet bike to my stable this winter if the prices drop enough.
07-23-09, 09:42 AM
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07-23-09, 10:36 AM
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Ahhh...
The 2009 Yamaha VMax.
Can you handle 200hp?!?
I test rode the VMax late last year. Compared to the old VMax, the new one blows it away. It's fast, aggressive, and mean. And for $6k more than the previous generation (up from $12k to $18k), you want it to make a statement.
However, you have to constantly remind yourself that this is a cruiser, not a sport bike. It's very heavy and doesn't handle as well as you think it could. It has plenty of get-up-and-go, but you will feel its weaknesses during cornering and top speed. In fact, even though this generation has 200hp, the older generation's 140hp engine will take the bike to a higher top speed (the old gen can go up to an unlimited 160 mph, the new one is limited at 140 mph).
Pricewise, I think $18k is a bit overpriced for the VMax. For the same price, you can get a "prestigious" Harley, which includes extensive community camaraderie that is unsurpassed. Also, the depreciation for a Harley is far far less than that of a VMax. Yes, it may be more reliable; but no one will ride with you...
If you can find the VMax used, it would be a wiser choice over a new one...
The 2009 Yamaha VMax.
Can you handle 200hp?!?
I test rode the VMax late last year. Compared to the old VMax, the new one blows it away. It's fast, aggressive, and mean. And for $6k more than the previous generation (up from $12k to $18k), you want it to make a statement.
However, you have to constantly remind yourself that this is a cruiser, not a sport bike. It's very heavy and doesn't handle as well as you think it could. It has plenty of get-up-and-go, but you will feel its weaknesses during cornering and top speed. In fact, even though this generation has 200hp, the older generation's 140hp engine will take the bike to a higher top speed (the old gen can go up to an unlimited 160 mph, the new one is limited at 140 mph).
Pricewise, I think $18k is a bit overpriced for the VMax. For the same price, you can get a "prestigious" Harley, which includes extensive community camaraderie that is unsurpassed. Also, the depreciation for a Harley is far far less than that of a VMax. Yes, it may be more reliable; but no one will ride with you...
If you can find the VMax used, it would be a wiser choice over a new one...
07-23-09, 01:02 PM
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Wow, and I thought the old Vmaxes got hit with the ugly stick.....For a cruiser/sportbike compromise, I've always been a fan of the Yamaha Roadstar Warrior, the Honda Magna (before it got discontinued), and even the Harley V-Rod. Or if you just want stupid fun on a comfortable bike, the Kawasaki ZRX-1200R. But obviously everybody has their own taste and if the Vmax suits your fancy, it's certainly a unique bird.
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07-23-09, 02:16 PM
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Well ive ridden the VMAX and I loved it, the only bike that I though was almost in its league is Suzuki M109r. But the M109r is just way too uncomfterable and I allways have a feeling that I am going to burn my leg on its exhaust
07-23-09, 11:33 PM
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The VMAX is ugly, but I like ugly with attitude. I'd like to see who this bike would go from stoplight to stoplight. $18K is pricey, there are other bikes I would consider before this.
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