Yamaha has officially unvelied the 2009 V-Max. What was originally stated as a 210 bhp engine is actually a 197bhp one. The capacity of the engine is 1679cc.
The claimed wet weight with a full tank of petrol and full oil tank is 310kg.
To handle all that power the V-Max has an aluminium frame and radial-mounted six piston front brakes grabbing wavy discs to bring the motorcycle to a stop.
Don't worry about locking the front wheel with those six-pot brakes though, as the V-Max also features a hydraulic ABS system to prevent the wheels locking up under heavy braking.
The all-new V4 engine is not only 40% bigger than the original V-Max powerplant but also features Yamaha's unique variable valve timing system to ensure maximum torque and power is delivered everywhere in the rev range.
The frame of the V-Max is built from aluminium and manufactured in a diamond shape. The engine is used as a stressed member to keep the motorcycle stable at high speeds, and so not to compromise too much on the handling.
The price of the 2009 Yamaha V-Max is not yet known, but expect it to be around the £10,000 mark.
SOURCE : MCN
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