The Yamaha VMax Makes HARLEY RIDERS CRY!!!

[@spitescorner]

IT'S A REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAL BIKE! IT MAKES YOUR BEARD GROW THICKER, YOUR VOICE GET DEEPER AND YOUR DAD FINALLY SAY "I'M PROUD OF YOU"!

[@wickedmetalclown]

Yeah ill take the one with the low cost of ownership and no breakdowns thanks, and dont talk down on other bike brands. Dick move.

[@phantom_10792]

​@@wickedmetalclownyou new here?

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

GOBBLESS

[@Gary-ys9be]

Dude really ….

[@MichaelThomas-n3q]

Ya Gobbles on nobbles !!😂

[@bigmike78704]

I am the new owner,and I am very proud of this bike,and yes I'm a responsible owner I keep it in the garage and never ride it in the rain and you made my day by blessing my bike,and I don't want to see those special skill you are talking about😅

[@norbertwangnick8356]

Amen!

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

Pity you had to replace things because the seller was a tightass. 🙄 Hope you got it cheap.

[@SmittyAZ]

A garage queen? Get yourself a Harley-davidson.

[@bigmike78704]

It don't matter what I bought it for, as long as I got it,that shouldn't be none of yalls concern by the way,and no thank you on the Harley, it's not my cup of tea ,to each their own ,I think Harleys are for village people YMCA

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

@@bigmike78704 YMCA 🤣

[@ffemt2638]

Does it have good passing power? Yes..yes it does! It’ll pass everything but a gas station. 😂😂

[@janthomassen9577]

Hehe, kind of like my ZH2

[@MrNedsaabdickerson]

Perfect Arizona bike, I used to carry extra fuel in my hard bags for my Kawasaki C14! That VMAX would be amazing.

[@eatsblades]

Many a true word spoken in just

[@scotshanley]

🤔...... Got to so no. Will it pass a lot yeah, will it pass everything not even close. My 2022 S1000RR is putting down 196bhp and it weighs almost 300 pounds less so will it pass most cruise bikes and 600's yeah absolutely. Will it pass modern liter bikes ? 🤣 NOT EVEN CLOSE !!!

[@mickeymang6]

Plenty of companies make aftermarket fuel tanks that hold over 5 gallons of fuel.

[@dumptrump3788]

Harley riders be like "Get a REAL bike!" VMax riders be like, "That's funny!"

[@BUILDEMTORIDE]

Is that really still a thing in 2024, or does that statement probably represent a much older generation of Harley riders ?

[@Stars-and-Stripes-]

Yeah it was a big thing 20 years ago for sure if your on a sport bike , they would never give you the biker wave as you passed one another, and I can Guarantee it's still the same when it comes to the 1% bikers and Just "Hardcore" 😠🤬Harley only or die bikers..☠ It's pretty sad they have that attitude as if "racist" towards anyone other than Harley rider's, It's freaking Hilarious, because most other manufacturers build better engines that are reliable with more power, The V-rod engine was designed by Porsche for Harley and Porshe designed the V4 "Nova" project for Harley also, but Harley could not afford it and was also Leary of putting a v4 in their bikes that made more power..😆 @@BUILDEMTORIDE

[@brentharrington9235]

@@BUILDEMTORIDE ...there are young Harley riders?

[@williamallen7386]

​@@brentharrington9235 Every generation gets weaker, so...

[@brentharrington9235]

@@williamallen7386 Hey - if you want a 1.8 liter engine that makes 86hp you are entitled to buy one. It takes a real *STRONG* man to spend so much money and get so little and return.

[@bradhartis1929]

I have a 2018. I got it used in 2019. It had 2371 miles on it. So the original owner did not like it, or it scared the bazeebers out of him. I will go with option 2. Today, I hit 57k miles. 13 Sets of tires later, I will tell you, it has been miles of smiles. I have had so much fun with this thing. You can cruise for hours. Your weight is on your butt, not your wrists, like a crotch rocket, and it corners so good. There is tons of torque coming out of the corners, enough to make a crotch rocket nervous. In a straight line, from a dig, it is hard to beat. It has no traction control, wheelie control, launch control, nothing but abs. It is just you, and the machine. You have to figure out how to get out of the hole, and not blow off the tire, unlike the modern crotch rocket, that uses computers to help you ride. My monster is not under my bed. It is in the garage. Waiting on me.

[@kevinmiller4312]

It kills me that Honda never made a 4th gen Magna with the 1200 V4 to compete with this beast. I wanna ride one a VMax one day

[@ericelliott2623]

I had a v65 sabre and 1200 vmax both. That sabre worked really good I'm sure the vmax would take it in the 1/4 mile but I'd put my money on the sabre after that. Sabre handled much better also The V65 were very underrated ✌️

[@mta8469]

There’s a video of an old-school magna and a first generation Vmax racing each other on a two Lane back road… The magna did pretty good, but the Vmax took the “w”

[@scothedge9592]

​@@ericelliott2623there's some gen 1's running around with the diff gears swapped from a venture into the max. A guy I met from Pa used to exchange them. Made a bit of difference in them

[@fullmetalcorgi1350]

When Chuck Norris wants to ride the V-Max the V-Max makes him say "Please".

[@MotoBaumVirginia]

Could you possibly put rims on it that would suit those 17 inch tires you were talking about.?

[@fullmetalcorgi1350]

@@MotoBaumVirginia me personally? No, because I'm banned in Texas

[@Jagshemasher]

I think you meant "pretty please" and even Chuck readily complies

[@fullmetalcorgi1350]

@@Jagshemasher the VMax doesn't go forward, it rotates the Earth beneath it

[@SandraOrtmann1976]

The V-Max is the Chuck Norris of bikes.

[@lex1945]

I've always loved the V-max, that engine!

[@littleshopofelectrons4014]

I am the original owner of a 2009. The engine is the bike.

[@jimperry4420]

2009 the anniversary edition?

[@HenryJacobs-l5l]

Definitely not 2009. 2009 was the first year of Gen2 (the 1700cc VMax). There were two anniversary Vmaxes. The 30 years VMax and the 60 years (?) Yamaha. Both "special editions" come with special special color, actually the 30 years Vmax is real carbon fibre all way round - not the scoobs though - and it comes with Akrapovic exhausts. Engine is untouched though.

[@andre-3173]

When I bought my XSR900 in 2020 there was one Vmax in the show room. It was all black, beautiful and intimidating and I knew it was the last time they would have one. Price tag was 25K. I wish I could have bought both bikes. I will ride one before I die…

[@neotree605]

It's a bucket list thing for sure! I bought a 94 v max off the showroom floor! Even that year was insane to ride!!

[@franktaylor7617]

Had a 1985 back in the day. Got bored with it and built a turbo fir it. Feed by a 2 barrel Weber sticking up through the airbox cover. Let's just say it was a bit of a handful 🤨 It was so much fun to mess with the Harley riders.

[@littleshopofelectrons4014]

I am the original and only owner of a 2009 VMAX. I bought it back when you had to pre-order one months in advance. I still have it. It still looks like it came right off the show room floor. All I do is change the oil. Its never needed any repairs. Mine is completely stock. The fit and finish is incredible. Everything is tight and there is not a trace of orange-peel in the paint. The exhaust note is amazing. I am 5'9" with a 30" inseam so sitting on the bike took some adjustment because I can't get both feet on the ground but I adjusted so now its not a problem. I also have to dismount in order to back it up because I can't get both feet on the ground. Once I'm moving I fit the bike perfectly. My only real complaint is, as you stated, the fuel tank capacity but it does provide a good excuse to get off of the bike every 100 miles or so which is fine with me. I've been riding since 1967 and have owned many bikes but this is the best one of all. I take exception to calling it a cruiser though. I don't really like cruisers and I wouldn't have bought the VMAX if it was one. Its actually just a naked bike with unique styling. It has standard-position controls and seating just like all bikes used to be before about 1985.

[@roblewis7186]

I've never heard you giggle like that Spite!!! I'm going to have to track one of those down.

[@lmd89]

Definitely need a Gen 3 model I currently own a 1990 Gen 1 and absolutely love the thing

[@BenYarmis]

4:03 is a new and unique noise never made before

[@Aaaaa69999]

sounds like me when i took it in the ass first time

[@FERGX12]

Was expecting to hear a particular exhaust note, possibly rpms in resonance range, instead i heard MAN

[@glickmpb]

I purchased a new 2018 VMax (black) and absolutely love it. This is what I have done to the bike: Corbin seat, LEDs around the bike, Denali Sounbomb horn, Hardwired Valentine 1 with HARD unit, Ventrue F1 Dash Cam and 2 RAM mounts for iPhone with SlipGrip and Magnet plate for the radar detector. I will be removing the restrictions from the ECU VERY soon and then Ill be done. I also have a 2019 Fat Boy 114 that I use when I go long distance or take my wife out. When I want to have fun I take the VMax.

[@eyezlikeydrums]

Thanks Spite. Finally, an in-depth really good normal review on the VMax. Nothing but facts told on this whole review. Especially the fuel thirst and the fun teasing that comes along from your friends. Like, you just topped off, leave the gas station, come up on another gas station after 10 miles of riding and your friends wisecrack and jokingly asking if we all need to pull in again! 😂 Funtimes!! I got my 2014 new and it is still 100% an absolute joy to ride. Such a great bike. Zero issues. It's a super comfortable cruiser, the braking is fierce, and bottom line, it's fast AF!! I could own 10-20 different MC's and my 14' Vmax is still a motorcycle I never see myself getting rid of. Oh yeah, my beard got longer watching this vid.

[@AlastorsGuns]

I love power cruisers like this and the Triumph Rocket 3. Just a giant monstrosity that would be something Ghost Rider would ride.

[@Sinister_fartbox]

Triumph gehhhh

[@No.one.or2]

Nick Cage rode a gen2 vmax in Ghost Rider 2. So, spot on.

[@bountyhunter1961]

Ghost rider did in spirit of vengence

[@hvymax]

I went to get a V Max but it felt like I was on a tricycle. I tried the Goldwing and by knees were into the fairing. I got the KLR because it was the only bike in the showroom with a flat seat that I could comfortably operate. I came up on the original H2. There's nothing like the feeling of I can't believe I'm alive every time I got off it!!!

[@donhearn2248]

You must giggle like a crazy person when you hear people talking about bikes being fast...."nice bike...you pick one of the random 40,000 made that year" *throws his leg over a hand built supercharged hyper bike h2*

[@donhearn2248]

Just to add on, only 3 bikes have ever floored me with envy. The Speed Triple (best sound ever created from a motor cycle), the SB8-R (the gates of hell open up on the intake....children cry, and dogs fall over in fear...it sounds that evil) and the supercharger wine from the H2. The SB8-R and the H2 are true once in a. life time bikes...rare and absolutely amazing. I got the speed triple because I could not afford the SB8-R...but I still hunt for one even today.

[@jaron5958]

@@donhearn2248 I believe he's talking about the H2 Mach IV, the original bike to have the H2 name.

[@1sinister80]

The H2 of the 70s not the new one. It was a 2 stroke I believe.

[@StevenRogers-hw9dj]

@@donhearn2248 The Speed Triple may have the best sound ever from a "motor cycle", but the Honda CBX made the best sound ever for a motorcycle.

[@Kevinlivinloud]

Great review of mighty max. I had a 09 and now an 18. Yes, absolutely would buy a gen 3 VMAX!

[@echohydro]

I have a 2018. Absolutely love it. Has a little over 57k miles as of yesterday. 13 sets of tires, miles of smiles.

[@RedBud315]

I remember when the 1st gen came out and I was at the Rock Store in the Santa Monica Mountains when this guy rolled by at about 10 MPH and jumped on it. He left at least a 50ft black stripe and I thought the guy was going to kill himself when he started going sideways. When that V-Boost kicks in you are basically doubling the carburetor barrels.

[@aminjz6203]

I love how the subtitles said "music" when he started the bike

[@shadwox9808]

Love the VMAX one of the most iconic muscle cruiser out there but i went and bought another for the comfort of riding and still have the muscle cruiser vibe the Triumph Rocket 3 GT , 2,7 sec on a 0-60 so not far from the VMAX 2,5 sec those motorcycles are iconic in my mind they will have to upgrade that old VMAX look its past due. Ride safe man. and hello from Montréal Québec Canada.

[@robcreel4257]

The Vmax is the evil twin to my bike. I have a Royal Star Tour Deluxe. My bike gets 42mpg. Unfortunately I've never ridden a Vmax but I want to. I love the sound of the V4.

[@No.one.or2]

I have the same year vmax. A new front tire will help but won't cure it fighting you in the corners. It likes to go straight when you're on the throttle. When i bought mine it had metzeler 888's on it and you could roll on the throttle anywhere in 1st or 2nd and melt the tire. Now i have new shinko's and it only spins when its cold. I kinda miss the spin in some ways because it was soo controllable and fun af. It the most fun I've ever had on two wheels! 100 mile range on super only sucks and I'm very careful with my throttle lock.

[@lonelybikr]

The bike needs to be wide to accommodate the balls needed to ride it

[@OldManPaul]

Super fun video. I had a VMax 20 years ago. Thank you for sharing.

[@MrNedsaabdickerson]

I bought a 2020 Kawasaki Concurs and rode it for three years it was amazing! I really need to consider this bike.

[@roadking0073]

I'm a Harley rider, and yeah, the VMax will leave anything, and I mean anything Milwaukee builds in the weeds. It's a beautiful machine and has a ton of power. Great bike, great power cruiser!

[@jordanjoestar8839]

The Final bike of its species. What an absolute monster. Comfortable and capable too! They'd send pallets of rear tires for demo days! No joke!

[@MrSmith-vc8xd]

I'm old now. Had a 85 model. Dialed 10:30's @ 129 in the quarter mile for for years. It only ran 11'o's completely stock. Most fun I could have with my clothes on. First back tire lasted a week. I had never been on a streetbike ubtil I bought it.

[@RadicalLinguisticDescriptivism]

MOAR V-MAX PLOX!! Total dream bike. I don't need one but I soooo want to ride one. For my actual stable I would probably buy a Busa or a blackbird before this... but the V-Max gives me the tingles for sure. I would watch additional V-Max related shenanigans.

[@Dara-ih6jq]

Haha man I miss ya Spite…. I kinda stop watching KZbin for personal reasons not long after you and Yammy parted ways. I’m really glad to see you still at it doing your thing because you honestly were my favorite part of that channel and I hope you many more fruitful years ahead, brother.👊

[@mauricecanney7472]

One of these passed me on the interstate in Utah that had a full fairing, saddle bags and a tour pack. Greated tourer ever!

[@kg5uhsjoseelsolitario521]

Best bike ever with best engine configuration, V4 is pure adrenaline. I have a 2014 from new and every day she makes me feel like first ride love it.

[@BigHead104]

The brown engine accents are SICK!!!!!!! Also, best video intro to date. 🤙🏻

[@zenmoto369]

Great to see another channel realise that USA isn't the world and also giving normal units for the rest 95%. Thank you, much appreciated!

[@philmccracken2012]

Well if a KZbinr is from the United States they're probably going to use the measurement system that they were born and raised with. It's not that they think the United States is all that exists in the world. Whatever measurement that you've been using your whole life is naturally the system that you're going to use whether you're making videos or not.

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

I’ve never been into cruisers, R1 only for me. Then I rode one of these. I now own the original 2009 vance and Hines cs-1 transformer themed vmax1700!!! Vance and Hines bought the bike back in 09 to develop the cs-1 exhaust system that you have on this bike in the video. There’s plenty of pics of mine on the internet.

[@davidqiguan8011]

I bought a 2015 vmax as my almost first bike. It is fantastic. I ride it daily commuting.

[@davidqiguan8011]

My first bike is a Vstar 1100, I only put 200 miles on it to learn how to ride a motorcycle, then jumped on the Vmax and started riding daily. I'm stupid crazy don't learn from me, but Vmax has been my dream bike since teenager.

[@mumblety96]

This is one of the bucket list bikes. Amazing mic quality!

[@FeralRabbit]

Just got a 2020 with ~2K on it. Wish I could find a Vance and Hines CS One dual can system. Best looking IMO. Gonna buy a aftermarket tank for it.

[@rmax2]

I've got a 2017 I bought new, absolutely love the bike....more than any other bike I've ever owned. I've done all the mods to mine, DD clutch, Nash Flash, opened the airbox and removed the back lid, 4 into 2 exhaust, etc.. I cannot ride the bike reasonably...can't do it as much as I've tried! Yeah, the tank mileage sucks but it is what it is, the way I usually ride I generally see the light come on at about 75+/- miles... 😎

[@backontwowheels9469]

Definitely want to see a new one, just brings back memories of OGRI in the old motorcycle mags

[@karlhopkins713]

They are coming back with a turbo 1700

[@rlsticks]

I own two harleys and a gen one Vmax love them all!

[@joellikness2121]

Haven't even watched the video yet and gave it a preemptive thumbs up because...... vmax.

[@joellikness2121]

Update: totally worth the thumbs up.

[@firefighter1c57]

I give every one of Spites videos a thumbs up before I watch them just to help the AL Gore rhythm

[@markbaum9615]

Because.....vFuckingMax

[@Jackal9405]

I've just seen one on the road today, not my kind of bike, but looks magnificient.

[@KeithHowells]

Smiles per Gallon! 🔥🚀Wonder if anyone has done 17” wheel swap

[@gregoryhunter6002]

Yes, it has been done.

[@keithsmith9889]

HEY SPITE. it's about time! Only been suggesting this for years! Hear is the best part the factory felt itwas to much

[@keithsmith9889]

It originally tested at 230+ so a simple flash and 30+hoarse

[@wocookie2277]

This chassis is from the venture royal, one of the nicest riding touring bike. Parking lot speeds easily with no feet and big fairing and bags.

[@WoS-bv5tg]

That was true for the 1200 VMax....sort of. Even the 1200 VMaxs engine was heavily updated from the royal venture (a nice tourer btw). The 1700 Vmax like the one tested here is a total different bike.

[@rickpittenger2050]

YES Yes and Yes! I have the Gen 1 and Gen 2! I would defiantly make room for a Gen 3!!!!!

[@questforknowledge750]

Almost bought a b-king till I sat on it and my knees hit the intake just like yours on that vmax 😭 love love the look of the vmax just not made for a 6’3 rider

[@Tradmark454]

I have a 2013 model. Double clutch and airbox mod. 2 gallon larger gas tank a full akra exhaust and guru flash. Totally different animal.

[@TheBlackR3]

This or the MT-01 for the "Most American Yamaha" ever created?

[@spitescorner]

That's a tough question. I think the answer is yes.

[@TJ-oi5qe]

This

[@Perry_dAccard]

MT-01 best American Yamaha because it's an awesome bike with a big V-twin, V-Max most American Yamaha because there's just more of everything. It even has more more, and bigger bigs too😂😂.

[@petejr7774]

What about the FJR

[@Perry_dAccard]

@@petejr7774 Good bike, very European though.

[@stevetaylor9265]

I always wanted one of those when I was a kid. Thankfully I could never afford one so I am still alive.

[@howie119]

Your best editing yet.😮

[@mikeh.753]

If you know about the intake and fuel delivery system on this motor then you can understand the low to midrange power of the VMax. The physical appearance was a revolution and the engine is a mechanical monster. At the right rpm all four carburetors start feeding the whole motor. Its complicated buts it's quite effective and efficient.

[@sawyer4981]

3:16 this person's a menace for parking their car there. Everyone thinking they're about to get a ticket when they see that 🤣

[@jimu3529]

Had an 09 it was an incredible bike. Only complaint was 5 gears. It really needed a 6th gear. I think would have helped with mpg. The clutch/transmission was phenomenal at shifting. So fast for a heavy bike.

[@ryann6919]

I would say bring it back but they NEED to beef up the fuel capacity.

[@gregoryhunter6002]

I installed a 21.5 litre tank; turns it into a normal range motorcycle. Best add-on for a VMAX.

[@keithsmith9889]

You have to ride a first gen it had four carbs and this wild butterfly system that would open around 6,ooo rpms it would literally feel like a 50 shot of nitrous but stayed ahead of everything

[@spitescorner]

I own one. Carbs are rebuilt, just need to reinstall them and clean the gas tank.

[@keithsmith9889]

Seriously you'll love that thing i wish i never would have gotten rid of it. P.S. Don't guick start it cdi box burned out and had to replace it

[@keithsmith9889]

And buy some foot pegs for the front crash guards it's really comfortable when you can stretch your legs

[@Gazooka]

One of my dream bikes 🥹

[@TheCamocamper]

I rode the V65 Sabre years ago. 25mpg. Sold the first one, bought a second. Crazy acceleration.

[@mta8469]

Wow only 25mpg?

[@gmoney1592]

Why does everyone hate on Harleys? I ride motorcycles, I love all motorcycles and respect all riders .

[@GoldenKnights50]

🤷🏾‍♂️ Never understood it. Always going to throw my hand down to all riders. Most of the Harley guys ignore me. Lol Still throwing it down. Zx-14 rider 🤟🏾

[@mta8469]

I would imagine that the bias against HD comes from the large amount of riders on them, who have a “superiority complex”

[@porschetech72901]

workin in a Yamaha dealer during first release i remember unboxing the first Max to hit town and we all were amazed how they fit what was OBVIOUSLY a car tire on the rear..... fast foward a few decades and we have bikes now with wider front tires than that old Max....😂😂 largest complaint was the lifespan of that rear tire lmao.... iin all the years wrenching i rarely had anyone ask to "hop it up" complaining about lack of power was never an issue.... suspension, brakes and ergonomics.... yup all those needed attention not the engine

[@bjakobs98]

It doesnt make me cry, it makes me giggle like a little kid when my mate who has one passes me and my slow ass american hog 😅😁

[@jaide1312]

My dad used to be really into the Vmax, he's had 2 of them. Eventually swapped it for a harley because he was just getting too many speeding tickets!

[@yeti8it396]

I had a V-Max back when they were newish and nothing in Savanah Ga. could touch it at the time.

[@OM-sb2bd]

Yes Sir for tall riders it’s all about the tank cutouts for the knees!…….even the ‘tiny’ looking Yamaha MT09 has huge tank cutouts and feels great.

[@JohnCunningham-sy5ug]

Remember if Harley Davidson made Airplanes would anybody want to Fly. 😅

[@Kerry-fw6jt]

The worst mass produced motorcycle on the market.

[@1941392]

Oh @ kerry…..so bitter

[@ADingoTookMyDasco]

I'm pretty sure that the V-Max air intakes are deliberately positioned to allow for the expansion of the "Gentleman's Vegetables" should you decide to "see what she can do". Those mirrors have to go though. I swear that they look almost identical to the ones that came with my '93 Suzuki 250 Bandit & make the bike look much older than it is.

[@spitescorner]

They're almost the exact same as the ones off my 98 Vmax

[@adamlanglois563]

Word they look just like the ones on my 99 Vmax

[@MrNedsaabdickerson]

I have a 2009 GL 1800 Gold wing and it still rides pretty good, I need to get me a VMAX!

[@nick4506]

how to get around a goofy worn front is to just wack it over past the trail brake flatspots. also extra pressure never hurts. this bike in particular dosent have mutch edge of the tire use.

[@No-timeforimbeciles]

Even gen1 Vmax makes Harley riders cry 😊

[@jimmyjackass1805]

I had a 2010 with an ECU tune 206 H/P It was a great bike. However I never liked the way it handled. It felt like it wanted to stand up in the corners IMO. I put 3.000 miles on it and bought a Diavel.

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

186hp and 121tq out of the one that was on the Dyno before me....ONLY things done were 91 pump fuel, header back exhaust, flash, and filter box mod. Thing made 90hp extra in some areas due to oem rstrictions!! Shit was WILD to see and made me want one instantly. My R1 is cool and sounds even better but a v4 cruiser, with near 190whp is awesome too

[@astrofeeder777]

first nice yamaha ive ever seen

[@zubadenzie]

The VMAX1700 is the ultimate collector of speed. (and gas station receipts) It's nearly impossible to not smile when riding. You have to use equal amounts of power and nerve to make it go were you want it to go. A literal beast! P.S. The throttle lock is pretty much useless on the Max. Any throttle input, at all, simply adds speed. It is nearly impossible to find the minuscule throttle position that will maintain your speed without accelerating. Yes, it's that eager to go faster.

[@SmittyAZ]

The ZX14r was pulled from Euro emission markets, but is still for sale in the Americas. The V-max could still have been sold over here.

[@bluebikerider9838]

This or the Rocket 3 (2023)? Even though I can get the Vmax for literally half of the R3 I'm looking for the quickest, arm stretching experience possible; the giggle factor. Any input?

[@shivamgupta1412]

Vmax for sure. Wins in power, hp per dollar, and reliability (even being discountinued). If you can, why not go for the original muscle bike, the one that started it all in the first place, albeit 2nd gen

[@gilbertwashburn7095]

Thanks for the video I owned a Yamaha VMAX what a crazy fast scary almost killed me bike it's great thanks for keeping me inspired I can't ride anymore but I can enjoy videos thanks have a great day

[@shadowbanned5164]

When a bike is out of balance it could be your front tyre for sure but dont forget about the forks a lot of people dont realize you can get an imbalance in those as well.

[@fish86stang]

I would love to see you review the yamaha roadstar warrior pleeease

[@Arabian1967Knight]

Vmax sits in a special niche. It is not a sport bike. It is not really a "Cruiser". The only bikes that fit in with it are the likes of the Rocket 3 and Duval. They are not Nakeds, Standards, or Tourer, they are muscle bikes. The thrill of the acceleration. The smoking of the rear, and just lone wolf persona of it makes it stand tall.

[@Munk-e5l]

I own a 1998 1200 vmax allways wanted one finally got one also a special edition Jen 2hyabusa a bike I also wanted I'm blessed after a life off near 50years ridin I own what I dreamt off thank you the bike god in the sky oh by the way after 130bikes both these are a real rush to ride I not only spend a massive amount on fuel but also on underpants lol

[@heretic134]

I love my rocket 3R and I would have looked into a vmax but since they are discontinued I didn't even bother and I can't be a Ducati simp so rocket 3 it was also I got to test ride one after my wreck on the Harley I had at the time and fell in love nothing but giggles and joy to inspire confidence after that wreck

[@paulmcadam6825]

Great post bro!

[@kz750412]

My brother in law had what he thought was a fast motorcycle. A Harley. In 87 we had a demo V-Max, and I asked him to race me on it. All he said afterwards was let me ride it. I said ok, and let him ride it. He couldn't believe how fast it was.

[@Whiskers74]

I was in love with the V-Max for a while when they first came out. That was until I discovered the Boulevard C-109R a few years ago. It's "only" 120hp, but at 118ft/lb, it's up there with the V-Max in torque. I bought a 2010 109 about 6 weeks ago, and I love it so far. It has a few quirks like the linked braking system, and an extremely sensitive TBW system, but I'm adjusting to them. There's plenty of videos on the M-109R, but barely anything on the C-109R, and I'd be interested in hearing your views on it if you can get your hands on one.

[@mitchelyates9715]

there was a company that made an extended fuel tank for it, not sure if they still do, also there was a company that made a gas tank that goes in the typical gas tank spot, again not sure if they still make it. a Japanese company made a FAT rear tire kit that used a custom drive shaft to move it out farther to fit a really wide rear tire. the blacked out 2017 vmax is my dream bike, just wish I could afford one :(

[@jacksonmarshallkramer5087]

Mopeds make Harleys cry.

[@Fractal379]

Ouch!

[@rottweilerfun9520]

What an absolutely beautiful beast of a machine.

[@cudiving2150]

Owned two of the 1st gens and took them to the V---MAX! But never seen anyone ride the 2nd gen as fast as it could go.

[@FernandoChaves]

Great bikes, I had one here in the US years ago, sold it. I also had one when I lived in the UK for a couple years 25 years ago. You might not know that V-boost is illegal there, so unless you buy a "gray market" bike, you can't have one with V-boost there. Currently I have 2 Harleys, a classic Triumph, 2 Hondas, and a Yamaha. Why do so many need to comment on Harley and Harley riders when talking about other bikes? My main ride is a Harley with only about 120 HP and about 140 lb-ft of torque, if I had to keep only one, that would be it. Wait, that's more torque than the V-Max? Yup. By the way, from experience I can say that a new tire will not solve that handling quirk. For me the V-Max is fun like choppers are fun. I have built and ridden numerous choppers over the years. There are some people that live with such a bike and put a lot of miles on it but most don't. I used to be a daily chopper rider, but there is no way my back can handle a hardtail for so many hours anymore. If you do 20,000 miles a year, and you ride for decades, you tend to make different choices about what you ride. My first street bike was a Harley that I put together in my garage when I was 19 years old. 40 years later I watch KZbinrs talk about Harley riders crying. I don't get that actually, and I never have. One of the commenters said he likes making fun of Harley riders on the road, or something like that. How does someone live like that? I mean that figuratively, and perhaps literally. Typically that kind of behavior catches up with you, and I don't mean o imply anything about the Harley riders. Just in general, people that act like that tend to get hurt for it eventually. Anyway, fun video. Really funny to see you twist the throttle and giggle like a kid. I still do that on my Harley with 140 torque...and nobody cries about it.

[@corujariousa]

The only thing this bike needs less is weight. Gorgeous, powerful and has decent reliability.

[@TrevorsWorkbench]

So, first thing to keep in mind when disassembling a vintage bike: do not cut/break/destroy parts unless you know that a replacement is available otherwise you may wait months for a hard to find replacement throttle cable... gotcha

[@paulmcadam6825]

Great post Spike. A few of these are in Guyana, 1st and 2nd gen models. Fast as fuck and they gets..."nuff respect"! Almost untouchable up to 140mph too even with my FireBlade. Keep up your great work bro.

[@vettonator]

I took mine to a King of the Dyno day at my local Harley shop and took home the crown. I destroyed the Harley whatever glide in 2nd place by over 51 horsepower lol. It had a nasty sounding 120R that can definitely get down and boogie but it's no match for the mighty VMAX.

[@theprodigalstranger5259]

@spitescorner better bike, in your opinion, the VMax or the Yamaha MT-01?

[@spitescorner]

They're pretty different, but I think I'd have to go Vmax if I'm looking for a cruiser. The MT01 is more of a naked bike.

[@butzaman5139]

Nice work! Thing looks awesome!

[@tinaann3323]

I was looking for a second play bike (I have a built RAIDER S 2000cc with Dyno tune.) so I test drove the R1 and then tested the new V-max. To be honest, I didn’t think the V-max was all that.

[@Guitarman72397]

The intro with the music is the GOAT my dude