New VMAX

evl_twn · 06-04-2008, 05:08 PM

Anyone remember the "need6" ad campaign?

2009 Star VMAX Home, information, info, Yamaha

NorthernRR · 06-04-2008, 05:17 PM

1600+cc V4... sounds fun. Looks retro, will likely sell a TON with the people who grew up wanting one now being able to afford one.

slickwill · 06-04-2008, 05:19 PM

Up above they have the option for "pick comparison model." There really isn't any comparison to a V-Max, they are in their own class. If I was buying a "cruiser" that would be it.

Also, I notice that they are also giving "wet" weights in their spec's. Glad to see that the idea is catching on.

phobe · 06-04-2008, 05:20 PM

Whoa. 1.7L V4... Serious H-O specs too. Oversquare, high-compression, etc. Is this thing gonna be 200hp?

luvtolean · 06-04-2008, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

Whoa. 1.7L V4... Serious H-O specs too. Oversquare, high-compression, etc. Is this thing gonna be 200hp?

Even a slipper clutch.

Bad-ass, I want one.

The bike Harley should be building.

ND4SPD · 06-04-2008, 06:31 PM

Yet another candidate for the fugliest exhaust can contest.

phobe · 06-04-2008, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by luvtolean

Even a slipper clutch.

Bad-ass, I want one.

The bike Harley should be building.

V-Rod for breakfast, Busa for lunch...

luvtolean · 06-04-2008, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

V-Rod for breakfast, Busa for lunch...

...my privelages to drive for dinner.

maxib · 06-04-2008, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ND4SPD

Yet another candidate for the fugliest exhaust can contest.

My thoughts exactly. However, I watched all the videos on the microsite and after looking at it again, and realizing that almost all the new factory exhausts are going to look like that, it became almost tolerable. Besides, the aftermarket will come up with something more aesthetic.

ABS, shaft drive, V-4, slipper clutch, FUNCTIONAL [not cosmetic] air scoops, gear and chain driven cams (?), torque monster...
Sounds like something someone like me living in the land of straight and forever might want! There are only two things that bother me about this bike. Nonrefundable deposit and where do I put another bike in the garage!

Did anyone see one of these at any of the winter motorcycle shows?

Heavy-Dee · 06-04-2008, 10:12 PM

Um, 17 large?

phobe · 06-04-2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

Um, 17 large?

Dude, have you been watching the US dollar?

I'd say it's a bargain at 17 grand, especially if they keep the numbers limited.

SomeStrangeGuy · 06-05-2008, 12:40 AM

Hmm...

is suck below, but oh wait...I get it now...

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Originally Posted by Yamaslaw

THE 2009 VMAX IS A LIMITED PRODUCTION MODEL.
Orders will be filled according to the sequence received, until availability is depleted.
HERE'S HOW TO ORDER:

Step 1: Contact your Star Motorcycle Dealer to place your order.
Step 2: Secure your 2009 VMAX by placing a $1,000 deposit* with your local Star Motorcycle Dealer.
Step 3: Your Star Motorcycle Dealer will notify you when your All-New 2009 Star VMAX is ready to take home.
http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/...ample_250W.jpgIn addition to your new VMAX, here's what you'll get:
• Priority Delivery : The 2009 VMAX will be available beginning
in November, 2008 through Spring 2009. Customer orders will
be filled according to the sequence received (i.e., the first
orders received will be the first units delivered).
• Free 2-Year Warranty**
• Limited Edition Frame Badge

until availability depleted huh? Cool...so, you're going to make them and sell them as long as people buy them? that's like, revolutionary thinking.

phobe · 06-05-2008, 12:50 AM

I read somewhere that they would only offer 2500 of them.

SomeStrangeGuy · 06-05-2008, 01:07 AM

Ah, the rest will not be offered until the first 2500 are sold, I can dig it.

(Sorry, spent 2 hours in a marketing meeting today....I'm not in marketing...I don't think I'll be invited to another one either)

ND4SPD · 06-05-2008, 08:10 AM

Yamaha set to release world's quickest motorcycle

Baketech · 06-05-2008, 08:19 AM

Is it allowable to mention that it has Traction Control...or should we all just discuss Rossi's new helmet...

DrHall · 06-05-2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by maxib

My thoughts exactly. However, I watched all the videos on the microsite and after looking at it again, and realizing that almost all the new factory exhausts are going to look like that, it became almost tolerable. Besides, the aftermarket will come up with something more aesthetic.

ABS, shaft drive, V-4, slipper clutch, FUNCTIONAL [not cosmetic] air scoops, gear and chain driven cams (?), torque monster...
Sounds like something someone like me living in the land of straight and forever might want! There are only two things that bother me about this bike. Nonrefundable deposit and where do I put another bike in the garage!

Did anyone see one of these at any of the winter motorcycle shows?

Well actually, my friend

, the answer to that question is: in Florida.

FrenchieR6 · 06-05-2008, 09:26 AM

Hmmmm.... YUM.....

My brother use to have one in the OLD days...

I would trade my Vstar for one of those any day...

phobe · 06-05-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

Is it allowable to mention that it has Traction Control...

Ruined. Traction control should be the rider's right hand.

Purpdust · 06-05-2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

Is it allowable to mention that it has Traction Control...or should we all just discuss Rossi's new helmet...

LOL Electronics have ruined Cruisers

phobe · 06-05-2008, 01:55 PM

Dragracing is just going to turn into a procession.

jose_jimenez · 06-05-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

Is it allowable to mention that it has Traction Control...or should we all just discuss Rossi's new helmet...

Since it's a production bike that won't be raced by the best racers in the world in a closed environment I think you'll be fine Captain Thick.

phobe · 06-05-2008, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jose_jimenez

Since it's a production bike that won't be raced by the best racers in the world in a closed environment I think you'll be fine Captain Thick.

The best racers in the World running in a closed environment on PROTOTYPE racing machines develop the technologies that can be bought by Joe Asshole to ride on a public road, Captain Tunnel Vision.

jose_jimenez · 06-05-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

The best racers in the World running in a closed environment on PROTOTYPE racing machines develop the technologies that can be bought by Joe Asshole to ride on a public road, Captain Tunnel Vision.

Signed: Captain Tunnel Vision not patiently waiting for a V4 sportbike (a la 212v or GSV-R) or Inline 4 big bang (M1) that is affordable (*cough* d16rr) and forget about F1 not using TC this year or the fact that they are developing TC in WSBK on PRODUCTION based machines

phobe · 06-05-2008, 04:58 PM

I just lost 20 IQ points.

maxib · 06-05-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DrHall

Well actually, my friend

, the answer to that question is: in Florida.

I knew I could count on your help...

My Mom has extra space in her garage in West Palm and she said she'd be happy to store it for me.

slickwill · 06-05-2008, 10:17 PM

I like the exhaust a lot better than what is on the current 1KRR, ZX-10, or GSX-R 1000. I think it is far better looking than the typical cruiser pipes.

Maxib I easily have room for 5 bikes in my garage and I only have one in there and Iowa is a lot closer than FL.

06-04-2008, 05:08 PM	#1
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,658	New VMAX Anyone remember the "need6" ad campaign? 2009 Star VMAX Home, information, info, Yamaha

06-04-2008, 05:17 PM	#2
NorthernRR Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 28 Bike(s): 1KRR, VFR, CRF450R, EX500 Posts: 1,428	1600+cc V4... sounds fun. Looks retro, will likely sell a TON with the people who grew up wanting one now being able to afford one. __________________ See you at Indy

06-04-2008, 05:19 PM	#3
slickwill Yep, thats camo... Join Date: 08-31-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa Age: 29 Bike(s): Western Flyer Posts: 2,198	Up above they have the option for "pick comparison model." There really isn't any comparison to a V-Max, they are in their own class. If I was buying a "cruiser" that would be it. Also, I notice that they are also giving "wet" weights in their spec's. Glad to see that the idea is catching on. __________________ If it has wheels, I've crashed it, and some things that don't skis, snowmobile, card board box, giant tube, sentra, dirtbike, lawn tractor, grandmas bread tray, kayak, canoe, raft, bicycle, waterskis, tobaggan, horse, ATV, Now my CBR (women)

06-04-2008, 05:20 PM	#4
phobe circa 1970 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,644	Whoa. 1.7L V4... Serious H-O specs too. Oversquare, high-compression, etc. Is this thing gonna be 200hp? __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

06-04-2008, 06:31 PM	#6
ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,137 Images: 25	Yet another candidate for the fugliest exhaust can contest. __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X

06-04-2008, 10:12 PM	#10
Heavy-Dee The Murph Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 2004 GSXR 600 Posts: 2,703	Um, 17 large? __________________ Epic Fail

06-05-2008, 12:50 AM	#13
phobe circa 1970 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,644	I read somewhere that they would only offer 2500 of them. __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

06-05-2008, 01:07 AM	#14
SomeStrangeGuy no longer ready to mingle. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Bike(s): GS / KLR Posts: 3,908	Ah, the rest will not be offered until the first 2500 are sold, I can dig it. (Sorry, spent 2 hours in a marketing meeting today....I'm not in marketing...I don't think I'll be invited to another one either) __________________ Come find yourself - GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency. Friend #2353 of awesome seamus, enter coupon code BK67LY433 to save 5$ now on your membership!

06-05-2008, 08:10 AM	#15
ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,137 Images: 25	Yamaha set to release world's quickest motorcycle __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X

06-05-2008, 08:19 AM	#16
Baketech "Able was I ere I saw Elba..." Join Date: 12-14-2006 Bike(s): VFR800 - CBR929 - VFR800 Posts: 1,743	Is it allowable to mention that it has Traction Control...or should we all just discuss Rossi's new helmet... __________________ "Ten times more charming than that Arnold on Green Acres..."

06-05-2008, 09:26 AM	#18
FrenchieR6 Live life to the fullest and smile while doing it Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Ohio Age: 41 Bike(s): R6 Posts: 2,375	Hmmmm.... YUM..... My brother use to have one in the OLD days... I would trade my Vstar for one of those any day... __________________ Fear and Distraction are the enemies of presence, and concentration is the cure. http://befit4riding.com/ http://www.apex2apex.net/ http://www.americanpowersport.com/

06-05-2008, 01:55 PM	#21
phobe circa 1970 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,644	Dragracing is just going to turn into a procession. __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

06-05-2008, 04:58 PM	#25
phobe circa 1970 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,644	I just lost 20 IQ points. __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

06-05-2008, 10:17 PM	#27
slickwill Yep, thats camo... Join Date: 08-31-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa Age: 29 Bike(s): Western Flyer Posts: 2,198	I like the exhaust a lot better than what is on the current 1KRR, ZX-10, or GSX-R 1000. I think it is far better looking than the typical cruiser pipes. Maxib I easily have room for 5 bikes in my garage and I only have one in there and Iowa is a lot closer than FL. __________________ If it has wheels, I've crashed it, and some things that don't skis, snowmobile, card board box, giant tube, sentra, dirtbike, lawn tractor, grandmas bread tray, kayak, canoe, raft, bicycle, waterskis, tobaggan, horse, ATV, Now my CBR (women)