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2009 Star V-Max Preview

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12er · 06-05-2008, 12:27 PM

If this isnt a "Murdercicle" I dont know what is. I read those numbers and my jaw hit the floor. To quote Joe Dirt, "DANG!" Looks sharp, would love to ride one. I agree with Ace, Yamaha - Well Done!

SixString_Blues · 06-05-2008, 12:57 PM

That is an awesome machine. It's too bad that some people won't give it a chance just because it's a Yamaha. Those kind of people are morons...

acecycleins · 06-05-2008, 01:15 PM

Everybody want some- I want some, too! Diamond Dave

It's going to be the coolest dragbike at the strip. Anything that lauches with a 123ft lbs is gonna be an arm stretcher.

Worth the wait Yamaha- well done!

seruzawa · 06-05-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SixString_Blues

That is an awesome machine. It's too bad that some people won't give it a chance just because it's a Yamaha. Those kind of people are morons...

I won't give it a chance because a "mere" 120hp already puts my license in jeopardy. LOL!

bmwclay · 06-05-2008, 02:54 PM

Soft bags and the largest National Cycle windshield I can find and I am there!

RonXX · 06-05-2008, 02:57 PM

"proddie bike"....come on, are you guys serious with that kind of crap? Who said that because a "cruiser type" would be riding a bike that it needed a bigger rear brake? Maybe that has more to do with the designed weight distribution of this motorcycle than your perception of the braking capability of particular riders. No, I don't ride a cruiser. I'm glad that I let my paid subscription to this site elapse because I would be ashamed to pay to read idiotic nonsense like this.

Yamaha is out of their minds with this build to order idea and an $18K price tag. Then again maybe now that a million homes are in foreclosure in the U.S. there are a million dummies out there with a little extra cash in their pockets to throw away since they aren't paying their mortgage anymore.

Kenneth_Moore · 06-05-2008, 04:05 PM

So Kirk, what's the deal going to be on insuring this beast for those of us with...shall we say...less than virginal driving records? I wonder if Yamaha can slot this into a Gold Wing catagory with some fancy footwork. I can just see the gecko splattered on the headlight now. I understand the bike makes an appearance in the upcoming "Get Smart" movie. 99 is riding bytch moaning "oooh Maaaax."

acecycleins · 06-05-2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RonXX

"proddie bike"....come on, are you guys serious with that kind of crap? Who said that because a "cruiser type" would be riding a bike that it needed a bigger rear brake? Maybe that has more to do with the designed weight distribution of this motorcycle than your perception of the braking capability of particulary riders. No, I don't ride a cruiser. I'm glad that I let my paid subscription to this site elapse because I would be ashamed to pay to read idiotic nonsense like this.

Yamaha is out of their minds with this build to order idea and an $18K price tag. Then again maybe now that a million homes are in foreclosure in the U.S. there are a million dummies out there with a little extra cash in their pockets to throw away since they aren't paying their mortgage anymore.

Gee Ron,
A little narrow minded, huh.... Don't you think that you can build a power cruiser that actually handles and brakes? $18K is steep, but the orininal was expensive. When your average bike is pushing $13k what's a the big deal to pony up another $5k?
BTW- if you're that dissatisfied with MO why return?

Duken4evr · 06-05-2008, 08:14 PM

It is about time. Liking the performance touches - real brakes, inverted fork with nitrided sliders, and of course a very serious looking engine.

Given the HP bar set by the B-King, it will have over 160 hp at the wheel. I also expect it will be neutered in the lower 3 gears and that it won't be an easy matter of adding a TRE to eliminate it. Oh well, it still looks like an awesome bike. No doubt it will rip along just fine, and the tuners out there will be pulling 200 hp from it in no time.

06-05-2008, 11:44 AM	#1
Administrator Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On My Bike Posts: 0	2009 Star V-Max Preview Original Article: 2009 Star V-Max Preview Please discuss the Motorcycle.com article 2009 Star V-Max Preview in our Motorcycle Forums below. Use the reply button to let others know your comments or feedback on the article. Constructive criticism is always appreciated, along with your thoughts and personal opinions on the bikes and products we have tested.

06-05-2008, 01:15 PM	#4
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,129	Everybody want some- I want some, too! Diamond Dave It's going to be the coolest dragbike at the strip. Anything that lauches with a 123ft lbs is gonna be an arm stretcher. Worth the wait Yamaha- well done! __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.

06-05-2008, 02:57 PM	#7
RonXX Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 273	Get real "proddie bike"....come on, are you guys serious with that kind of crap? Who said that because a "cruiser type" would be riding a bike that it needed a bigger rear brake? Maybe that has more to do with the designed weight distribution of this motorcycle than your perception of the braking capability of particular riders. No, I don't ride a cruiser. I'm glad that I let my paid subscription to this site elapse because I would be ashamed to pay to read idiotic nonsense like this. Yamaha is out of their minds with this build to order idea and an $18K price tag. Then again maybe now that a million homes are in foreclosure in the U.S. there are a million dummies out there with a little extra cash in their pockets to throw away since they aren't paying their mortgage anymore. Last edited by RonXX : 06-05-2008 at 05:32 PM.

06-05-2008, 04:05 PM	#8
Kenneth_Moore Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VIsiting the GIft Shop in the Pit of DIspair Posts: 7,118	So Kirk, what's the deal going to be on insuring this beast for those of us with...shall we say...less than virginal driving records? I wonder if Yamaha can slot this into a Gold Wing catagory with some fancy footwork. I can just see the gecko splattered on the headlight now. I understand the bike makes an appearance in the upcoming "Get Smart" movie. 99 is riding bytch moaning "oooh Maaaax." __________________ www.kennethmoore.org

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06-05-2008, 12:27 PM	#2
12er Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SF Posts: 2,791	If this isnt a "Murdercicle" I dont know what is. I read those numbers and my jaw hit the floor. To quote Joe Dirt, "DANG!" Looks sharp, would love to ride one. I agree with Ace, Yamaha - Well Done!

06-05-2008, 12:57 PM	#3
SixString_Blues Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 32	That is an awesome machine. It's too bad that some people won't give it a chance just because it's a Yamaha. Those kind of people are morons...

06-05-2008, 02:54 PM	#6
bmwclay Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 140	Soft bags and the largest National Cycle windshield I can find and I am there!

06-05-2008, 08:14 PM	#10
Duken4evr Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 704	It is about time. Liking the performance touches - real brakes, inverted fork with nitrided sliders, and of course a very serious looking engine. Given the HP bar set by the B-King, it will have over 160 hp at the wheel. I also expect it will be neutered in the lower 3 gears and that it won't be an easy matter of adding a TRE to eliminate it. Oh well, it still looks like an awesome bike. No doubt it will rip along just fine, and the tuners out there will be pulling 200 hp from it in no time.