1993 Yamaha V-MAX

[@nicholassmiles]

I had a 93 VMAX. Loved that bike a much as life itself. One year I got real busy building my business while working a job and I sold it. Now without my VMAX it rains my tears every day... especially when the Sun is shining.

[@MarkMeadows90]

Those V4s sound like a big block V8 at lower RPMs. Sounds lovely.

[@gage6704]

Theres a video of a guy with one with open headers and it sounds like a small block muscle car

[@wayneovmax9638]

Sound better w full exhaust system..

[@MarkMeadows90]

@@wayneovmax9638 depends really. Who doesn’t like a straight piped VMax?

[@dogmaefi]

That sound... straight from the depths of hell

[@floydmcleod2781]

Can relate to every thing said about mighty max. Own a 05 myself. The vboost kicks ass. Every time I ride it, like riding for the lst time. If people knew, if they only knew.

[@johnjones5977]

V boost is a myth. The feeling comes because the restriction ends.

[@sebastianlaczewski63]

O man, I had 2006 ,boy I loved that thing!My wife had the Sec gen ,haha,this is how we actually met .Biutyfull,true Muscle bike

[@robertreasor7522]

I owned same bike same color. My first of 3 V-Max's, first was Candy Red, then the Purple. Last one was Black with Silver Metal Flake in the Black paint. Should have kept that one as I've never seen another even at Daytona or Sturgis. Nor at the smaller biker get together's. Only Japanese bike I've owned that Harley riders would actually give compliments to!

[@dougbell2714]

Beautiful. I’m getting a 96. Trading my 76 Harley custom for this bike. People are laughing at me. Saying I’m stupid. I think I’m genius. Sick bike. Can’t wait

[@skratchmyass]

A year later.. How did that work out for you?

[@jag2039]

There’s one Monster YAMAHA It’s like owning a 60’s mussel-car ,StraightLine Bad Ass

[@none7272]

The sound this bike makes is beautiful!!!

[@ronlek1]

Got a 2002 vmax and love it to death. Did mot a few weeks ago.. They said its a rearly seen well respected classic.

[@michaelhayward7572]

70 degree V4, lumpy off cam idle. Wonderful motors.

[@MrPepper312]

Oh ya.. at a stop light people would roll down the window and stare.

[@michaelpumphrey5275]

That v4 sounds amazing ❤️

[@mikehebronsr264]

I am in the process of selling my 1990 yz490 for a 2000 yamaha vmax hopefully always wanted a 490 but it's time to let her go for different things, the vmax is a legend as well. I enjoy your videos thank you sir

[@alanwhiteside410]

That’s the best sounding exhaust I have heard on a Vmax. I bought a brand new Vmax in 1985 it was a great bike and really a bad ass bike! Sold to a friend and like 2 years later he sold it though I told him I would probably buy it back but I guess he forgot and it was sold to someone traveling through the U.S. buying certain types of bikes and cars. 😢 Though now I have two Harley Davidson bikes and I really like them. 😃

[@peterjohn3123]

I own 96 v- max, had it for 9 years. Took it cross country many times. The rear tire was good for 5000, to 7,000 miles.

[@ernie548]

Amazing to hear with filter kit and a 4-1 exhaust. Such a unique sound.

[@mikebusboom4197]

not 4 to 1...duel super trapp

[@cutabove9046]

I got a kick out of all that touring trash on a bike that has a range of 90 miles. That really is the only problem on a otherwise wonderful riding bike. I bought my 1993 v-max in 2002 used with 6,800 miles and ride it still today. I use it just for around town since the range is so limited. My 1200 Kawi is my road bike. And I'm now in the process of restoring a 1983 Honda V45 (Last full 750 before Reagan taxed bikes over 700 cc to give Harley a break) Magna with 3752 original miles. It hasn't been ridden since 1984 when the original owner died in a car accident. The widow kept it all these years. She is now 71 and I convinced her it was time to sell.

[@thesunnysheepguy]

I have a 93. Love it. Such a ballsy beast.

[@kylejohnson1231]

These things are scary fast in the 1/4 mile even completely stock.

[@ernie548]

I recall peewee Gleason putting that into the 9's at a dragstrip. He came back smiling.

[@claytonconn7820]

When’s Rocktober fest. I know it has to be in October but what dates

[@matteckert7541]

I just got one of these from my dad and I love it, tbh a little spooky.

[@jessejarzabski5076]

does maxima really make royal purple???..cuz i looked it up and cant find anywhere that says maxima makes it....

[@gruntabro1]

When the V Boost kicks in

[@johnjones5977]

You mean..........when the restriction ends.

[@AridersLifeYT]

What a classic bike!

[@jimcanadian494]

I get a kick watching him winding out the bikes in front of his shop....had an 85 Vmax, fun bike.....l now have a 2012 wide with stage 2 Woods cams and a Yamaha Raider......and I'm only 75 years old....give 'er till you can't

[@jamesamsler2418]

Those were bad ass bikes!!!

[@whowell117]

James Amsler still are . Their still around. Love mine!!!!

[@dennism103]

They really were

[@wayneovmax9638]

Hey Ken.. I need to disagree w the super trapps slip on no need to jet the carbs unless you go full pipes. How do i know?? I'm a vmax guru n they are my favorite all time n I've customized 100s of these bikes. If you see a vmax in NH n Mass you can bet I've done work on it. My baby is a 93 if you look n see my bikes my profile pic.... Love ya videos n what you all done for the motorcycle..

[@KaplanCycles]

Great point!

[@skilsawworker4020]

Hey Kaplan? Can you cat walk or wheelie? You use the term send it... I’ve wheelied every street bike bike I’ve ever been on, vfr 1000 r1 ninja 900 gsxr 1000 Klr 650 sportster plus more and vmax... any thing with some balls basically. You look like a real life wolverine brother. Stand these bike up proud!

[@mycatisromeo]

I had a 1993 vmax with Supertrapp and straight bars in 2004. Same color but polished aluminum air covers. $3500. Wish I never sold it. Damn things are selling for twice that now. I now have a 2014 Vstrom 1000. New body style. Granted it's no street bike like the VMax but it serves my needs better at 40 years old. Ive driven the thing halfway across the country and up in Colorado, in a few short days. I can put 10 hours in the saddle a day. And it's got plenty of power to still get the ole ticker ticking. Awesome exhaust that Supertrapp. But now when I hear loud bikes I'm annoyed. Glad I'm not the guy going around pissing people off anymore 😂

[@tanyamarr7545]

A jacket, Ken? It's still 90 degrees and sunny here in Texas. And it's almost October.

[@ducksoff7236]

Maybe he doesn't like road rash. Just because you get off on it doesn't mean its for everyone.

[@korymanuel6759]

My dream muscle bike

[@glenns_AI]

Best bike ever, especially with the V-Boost!

[@dougcoleburn1579]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a sound! And Power!

[@bryco32]

Hey quit yellin at Kenny. There isnt a bad angle to shoot from on any of these 1st gens!

[@micky_mc_mullet1992]

ken kaplan for president

[@grabir01]

Gotta luv the Kap!!

[@1969TAB]

Wow!! Fantastic sound.

[@YTjndallas]

RIPPIN’ IT !!!!

[@claytonconn7820]

I’m buying one in July. My cousin had two At one time. We’re both gonna buy one

[@brucewayne-ej3cx]

I can see why he pulled out so slow n careful, specially if cold tires. That shit could probably drift turns easy peezy.

[@MrPepper312]

when I got mine I thought the clutch was slipping when I got on it and then found out it was the rear wheel was breaking loose.

[@stevecooke8368]

How much that going for?

[@michaelwalters3970]

I have the newer 2010 vmax wicked powerful.

[@ChristinaHarrison-hw4lr]

The vmax. Is the real deal. Power.

[@94xltspecial]

i love mine just bought it 2002

[@Hilliard99999]

V65 magna and a suzuki madura next plz. Beautiful bikes. Keep up the amazing work every1 at kaplan.

[@johnhines541]

N H The magna was nice but the V65 saber was the one that you would put up against the Vmax.

[@terribreneman5578]

@@johnhines541 I owned a sabre and have road the vmax and can tell you the sabre will walk right away from a vmax,Both great bikes!

[@Bricklinsv1970]

Someone's gonna get hooked up. From what I gather they put well over 100bhp

[@Bricklinsv1970]

@Osama Bin Liftin’ Wow!

[@jackcunningham4876]

Design for the drag strip it is not Cruiser .

[@benchas7575]

I had a 95 and the holeshot pipes r better then the supertraps

[@jordanjoestar8839]

The Devil on wheels.

[@ГеоргийСапожкин-з5й]

Классный мотоцикл

[@jessemccullough5622]

I love your vids and i have a 2006 1200 vmax and bad news, the air rams are fake. Purely cosmetic. They serve no purpose whatsoever. The designer actual had a fighter jet in mind while designing it but sadly only for looks.

[@stevewhitman8529]

I must no my life depends on owning the bat out of hell!

[@hockeymann88]

Takes your breath away.

[@zinnglanzschriber3810]

The air scoops are none functioning, they are for looks only.......

[@JenniferSmith-yl6lr]

Yes, on the old ones (1200cc). Like the ones on the new Ducati Diavel ;-) And many other bikes. First one with the scoobs was the Max though... looks like people like it lol

[@triumphlover7455]

2009 and up they're functional.

[@nor4277]

They still make them

[@dennism103]

They certainly do

[@joegug4751]

Those super traps are nothing but a speeding ticket makers.

[@panda59043]

narly dude

[@MrDjh66]

Damn I wish it was black

[@stuartmartin9207]

MrDjh66 yeah! I have an 89 version, changed the front forks for the 93 version. Braking improved handling better and fitted gutted pipes from an xjr. And it’s black too

[@maximusaurelius5872]

Gotgeous

[@Liyingbemo]

sexy

[@anthonyarmstrong9508]

It resembles a virago🙂

[@АлександрАндреев-л8е]

Нихуя не понятно,но очень интересно!

[@joelabriola6289]

Get a hair cut! Lol

[@bandguy360]

"And get a real jooooob"

[@joelabriola6289]

@@bandguy360 :-)

[@conross9377]

Networking, logistics, advertising, liability, dealing with government on all levels, actually having skills on a bike, staying in shape and supporting a big family. He's a workaholic. I would love to work with these guys. Raymond Johansen

[@bandguy360]

Its a song bro

[@joelabriola6289]

@@bandguy360 how's about it, that guy is clueless!