The new VMax!!

[Brian_Matthewson]

Incredible...check this out!

http://www.next-vmax.com/index_n.html

Brian

[Phatjap]

Now thats a concept bike....fantastic

[h2olawyer]

Not normally a fan of many cruiser type bikes, but always liked the V-Max.  This is no excpetion.  Other than the headlight, Yamaha's done a great job on the redesign.  Wicked cool!   8)

Thanks for the link, Brian.

H2O

[ps2/bikevision]

thats pretty sweet. you see the rotors them are cool. whos gona be the first to try that mod to the v.  :D

and is that an oil coolier is see below the radiator?

[Mutt]

I agree with h20 on the headlight thing. That could have been different. If that is an oil cooler hanging down under the radiator, it's not going to be long for this world. Its the lowest part of the bike. Be careful when pulling in to parking places that have parking blocks. Also don't get to close to an edge with a sudden drop.

If the price was right, I'd buy it.

Mutt

[Lead_Deficiency]

That thing hanging down is actually another rad, you can see the rad hose connecting the two sections.

I like the engine, suspension, brakes and rims.

[Mutt]

That thing hanging down is actually another rad, you can see the rad hose connecting the two sections.

I like the engine, suspension, brakes and rims.

Could it be liquid cooled oil? I can't imagine there being two separate radiators just for the engine. Maybe they've learned their lesson from the vision mistakes.  :)

Mutt

[Tiger]

Maybe they've learned their lesson from the vision mistakes.? :)
Mutt

ERRR, dont think so........NO FORK BRACE.... :o? ? ?;D? :D? ;)

[YellowJacket!]

Nice looking bike but they really need to ditche the Briggs and Stratton side cover on the engine.  Otherwise, sign me up, I WANT ONE!

David

[vavision]

Is it just me or is the look of the Vision similar to that of the Vmax? I know there are plenty of things different but the way you sit, the rise of the tank- I don't know what it is but when I look at the V-max I feel a "Vision's bigger brother" vibe.

[Lucky]

the vision engine is 1/2 a vmax

[kiawrench]

ok,, i like the v-max, always did . just two problem with it folks,, it sits high ,and with that slick plastic seat, going to be a lot of fellas popping off the back. i think it really needs a sandpaper patch or something to let a fella's bottom hang on .

   and forget the affordable price range,,, can bet you will need a second mortgage for this new version .

[Brian_Matthewson]

The "Design Feedback" option from the main page let's you tell Yamaha what you like/don't like about the bike, including what you'd be willing to pay for it.
Sounds like they're finalizing the specs so this is likely to be a 2007 model, maybe 2008.
Brian

[Blurred Vision]

It's nice to drool over but realistically, the only way I'd get one is if It was a free gift. ::)

[Willie]

I'm not very fond of the pipes, too big and short.  Don't care too much for the air intake scoops either (didn't like them on the original V-Max).  Seeat isn't long enough and that lower radiator is too low!

[Brian_Matthewson]

...gas mileage probably sucks too!!
Brian

[louthepou]

Some day, I will get a Vmax. Hey, it's a V-engined, ill-handling, sub-par breaking cult-bike...

(Reminds me of another bike...)

And that engine is just way too sweet not to have one sit in my garage.

Louis