When did the V Max come out in the UK?
1996: Full 140bhp version of the Yamaha VMX1200 V-Max appears in UK. 1999: Cosmetic upgrade with `carbon look’ bodywork. 2004: Yamaha VMX1200 V-Max discontinued in UK.
How big is a Yamaha V Max engine?
The Yamaha VMX1200 V-Max handles like a drunk office girl on a photocopier…and is just as dangerous. The frame seems to flex, the back end squirms under the engine’s power and the front end loads up with the Yamaha VMX1200 V-Max’s substantial 280kgs wet weight under braking.
When did the Yamaha V Max 1200 come out?
Perhaps not. The V-Max appeared back in 1985, was on the books for ’86 then skipped ’87, only to reappear with new wheels in 1988, then lasted with minor changes for the next 20 years. This ’85 gem is the original. The V-Max was a genuine butt-kicker, the likes of which had never been seen before.
Is the Yamaha Vmax a buyer or seller?
Vmax is one of the few buyer / seller situations where the seller is jealous of the buyer for the purchase. The person I purchased my bike from is keeping my information so he can check with me later to see if he can buy it back. Enjoy the seating, Upright standard.
How long has the Yamaha Vmax been in production?
The VMAX has remained in production for 35 years and has become one of Yamaha’s most iconic models. The VMAX is a good choice for a rider looking for a punch-packer, but over the years, riders have encountered some issues.
Is there a road test for a V Max?
One V-Max ritual long practiced around here provides great amusement for V-Max veterans at the expense of V-Max virgins.
Why are the seats on a Yamaha Vmax so uncomfortable?
The aggressive VMAX seat design forces the rider to crouch while riding, providing more aerodynamics and more speed, but also more backaches. Simply put, the VMAX isn’t built for touring. In fact, one common complaint among VMAX owners is that the rider and passenger seats are both uncomfortable.
When did Suzuki stop making the V Max?
The V-Max immediately muscled its way to the lead in its category. The competition dropped out after 1986, Suzuki discontinuing the Madura, Honda the big Magna. Granted, this was a troubling time in the U.S. economy, as a middling recession had begun in the early 1980s.