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Yamaha VMAX
During the late 90’s Yamaha’s VMAX project
team started to work on the rebirth of a legend. The team understand
just how special the original VMAX is to its owners – as well as those
fans who admired the bike without ever riding one. The project team
identified a set of four goals that would enable them to create a worthy
successor to the legendary original model.
- Awesome acceleration feeling together
with strong performance
- Distinctive, precise and sharp handling
- A sophisticated chassis with unique
bodywork
- Compliant to EU3 regulations
With these main aims in mind, the development team
have created an all-new powerful state-of-the-art 1,679cc V4 engine
providing 200 PS and 166.8 Nm of torque combined with Yamaha’s finest
and latest electronic engine control technology such as YCC-I and YCC-T.
We’ve also created an all-new low-profile diamond-type frame, which
uses the engine as a stressed member in order to deliver the right
balance of rigidity, which makes for excellent straight line stability
– together with precise and sharp levels of cornering. All packed in a
head-turning and forceful appearance.
Owners of the original model – as well as
newcomers to the VMAX world – can be sure that the new VMAX delivers
an unforgettable combination of innovation and acceleration.
The new VMAX stays true to the philosophy of the
genuine hot-rod. Imagine yourself gripping the drag bars and feeling the
mega-wide 200/50 R18 rear tyre transfer all the V4’s incredible 200
PS and 166.8 Nm of throbbing torque to the ground – it’s got to
the ultimate adrenaline ride. We are proud to say the VMAX is back!
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