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Friday, March 2, 2012

The Superb Yamaha VMAX Motorcycle Is definitely Not A Bike For Novices

By Jovan Flem


Do you delight in racing motorcycles or do you simply enjoy the thrill of taking a fast motorcycle out for a drive? Primarily unveiled in 1985, the Yamaha VMAX is considered to be one of the fastest motorcycles available on the market. It isn't really a motorbike for beginners, but for those who are seasoned riders, and wanting speed and excitement when riding their motorcycle. This bike is a regular major seller and the name VMAX is associated with speed.

Its most outstanding characteristic is the V-Boost which is capable of speeds as much as 800 RMP. The cylinders are fed through four downshaft carburetors, that are each separated by butterfly valves. Comparable hot rod bikes do not come anywhere near the same horsepower as the V-Boost. The VMAX also obtains rapid and smooth acceleration from the V-Boost. The earliest VMAX, that was solely introduced in the United States, included a V4 1200 CC engine, and had 145 HP and V-Boost. The year 1986 witnessed the European launch of a 104 HP model by Yamaha. The V-Boost was not offered on the European motorbikes. A digital electronic ignition was included with the bike before it was released in Japan in 1990.

The European design had to be revised due to the enforcement of strict noise restrictions throughout Europe. So in 1996 there was a switch to a black exhaust system by Yamaha, which actually wasn't very well received by bike owners, therefore the chrome design was back in 1998. For many bike riders, the VMAX is much more powerful than what they want, but for the thousands of members of the VMAX Owners Association, they are most proud of their bikes. The Association organizes different rallies and races for their multitude of members. The bike has even found its way into drag racing as well, since the VMAX with its speed gives many of the competitors a greater chance of winning. A few main competitions have witnessed modified VMAX bikes achieve speeds in excess of 200 MPH in a quarter mile.

The Yamaha VMAX has persistently been a top motorcycle choice since it broke into the market in 1985. Its black and chrome color affords the bike a robust and almost muscular look. For many people this lack of originality is the only drawback. Some people have added personal variations to make their bike distinctive. What they have done is add unique exhaust systems, different mirrors, adding decals to various places on the motorcycle, and much more. Quite a few riders have also chosen to substitute a more comfortable seat for the one that came with the VMAX. Considering that the most attractive aspect of the bike is its power, adding these unique touches is not difficult.

For more than 20 years, the Yamaha VMAX has maintained its standing as the top rated muscle bike in the world. This bike is a top achiever with regards to how it performs as well as how it looks but it's very much a bike for experienced bikers.




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