Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2011 Yamaha VMAX.
Ever since its initial release in 1985, Yamaha’s mighty VMAX has been a staple in the tuning fork company’s lineup. Almost a quarter-of-a-century after the release of the very first VMAX — which was crowned Cycle Guide’s “Bike of the Year” — Yamaha introduced an all-new, updated version of the brawny “power cruiser”.
Propelling the behemoth bike was a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 1,679cc, 16V, DOHC, 70-degree V4 engine wrapped in an aluminum chassis and paired with a five-speed transmission with shaft drive and a slipper clutch. With over 150 hp and 102 ft-lbs of torque at the rear wheel, the Herculean two-wheeler was deceptively quick.
Acting Senior Editor at Motorcyclist Magazine/former Motorcycle USA Road Test Editor/seriously fast rider Adam Waheed described piloting the VMAX, saying, “On the VMAX, you twist the throttle and from 1,000rpm, the thing just lunges forward. Acceleration on the VMAX is pretty much the gnarliest thing I’ve ever experienced. I mean a 1,000cc sportbike is pretty fast but the VMAX gearing is so high and there’s so much power down low, you gotta hold on for dear life.”
Manufactured March 2011, this example is VIN: JYAVP29Y4BA000288. The seller purchased the bike two years ago from her brother who had purchased it from Roland Sands Designs. Per the seller, “Roland Sands designed this bike for Yamaha as a way to promote accessories. It traveled the world for 3 years before he added it to his collection. There is a YouTube video of the build.”
There is no odometer, true mileage unknown.
Maintenance:
The seller reports no recent maintenance.
Modifications:
Full custom build by RSD.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax D207 and Dunlop Sportmax D208 tires with date codes of 3823.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Ellington, Connecticut this Yamaha is offered on a clean California title. Have any VMAX stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
