VMax is back!

steveinaz
steveinaz Posts: 19,538
edited June 2008 in The Clubhouse
...with a vengence, 1679cc's of V4 muscle:

http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/msite/micro_v1.aspx

wicked. :D
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,846
    edited June 2008
    Dem's some interesting looking pipes ! :)
    Sal Palooza
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited June 2008
    Always liked the V-Max. The original commercial was always cool to see. What is with that new one though. The singer distracts from the bike cause he sucks ****.

    I like the new look. It hasn't lost that drag/cruiser look. And those big aluminum intakes are nasty looking.

    NICE!!!!
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  • demaples
    demaples Posts: 266
    edited June 2008
    Wonder if it's as quick as the older ones? Heard any performance numbers? Always thought it would be neat to put that motor in a Venture and terrorize.

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2008
    With 400 extra cc's, my guess is YES.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited June 2008
    18 grand MSRP! Wow.

    That is a mean looking machine though.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • demaples
    demaples Posts: 266
    edited June 2008
    More like 481 more cc's. Sounds like wicked fast fun.

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  • SKsolutions
    SKsolutions Posts: 1,820
    edited June 2008
    Been looking for a new bike, and definitely don't want to drop 20K, but dam it's mean ie. good looking.
    I think this is the close to production: VmaxS001_1r.jpg

    These were protos that were mainly plastic:
    vmax3.jpg
    vmax2.jpg
    NewVmax.jpg
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2008
    The only things missing are machine guns and missile launchers.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited June 2008
    Wow!!!

    But almost $18K
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited June 2008
    That is a gorgeous bike. WOW is right. SSWWEEEETT

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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited June 2008
    Nice. Kinda of a Buell meets BMW, then cover the whole thing in Alien rage.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited June 2008
    The V-MAX is the ultimate bike in my mind. It is truely what Mad Max the Road Warrior would ride. If I thought I would live through the experience I would buy one tomorrow.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited June 2008
    The perfect bike for what I refer to as "organ donors". I've always liked the VMAX and it's on the short list of bikes I haven't owned yet but want to. There will be a laid down once one coming to your favorite salvage yard shortly after they hit the dealers showrooms :eek:
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  • Rivrrat
    Rivrrat Posts: 2,101
    edited June 2008
    I see they're still shafties.

    IMHO, that's the only thing that they didn't do right last time, and apperently they still haven't.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited June 2008
    Rivrrat wrote: »
    I see they're still shafties.

    IMHO, that's the only thing that they didn't do right last time, and apperently they still haven't.

    There are people who actually prefer chain / belt drives? Wow. Do you just like tinkering and constant maintenance or is there some other benefit?
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • Rivrrat
    Rivrrat Posts: 2,101
    edited June 2008
    If I'm going to buy a bike like that, (and lets face it, nobody is going to buy one for it's comfortable riding position), I'm going to want every ounce of hp and torque I can get out of it.....That's a chain. Think Ninja's, GSXR's etc, AFAIK I know, they're all still chain drives.

    I've had both, I prefer a shaft too, but I'm not the v-max's target audience either. :p
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,846
    edited June 2008
    My Lil' 85' Suzuki GLS says ...... SHAFT !


    Although, if I had the bucks to hook up with something like that Vmax, I wouldn't care if it had a shaft, belt, chain, or chicken wire.

    Gawd, that thing is ..... so good, it's ..... NASTY !!
    Sal Palooza
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited June 2008
    That's a lotta ugly for $18k.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited June 2008
    It definitly makes a powerful statement, but I wouldn't call it my favorite look. But, a 102.5 CI motor is just awesome.
    Jake
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2008
    Ron-P wrote: »
    That's a lotta ugly for $18k.

    This from a man you likes mini's? :D
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2008
    Rivrrat wrote: »
    I see they're still shafties.

    IMHO, that's the only thing that they didn't do right last time, and apperently they still haven't.

    This one has a fully adjustable front/rear suspension, and I'm sure yammie has addressed the shaft-jack issues of old--at least for 18 Large they better have...
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited June 2008
    Good lord is that thing ugly. Probably a nice bike, but I wouldn't be caught dead on it....and for 18K I'll buy the real deal, HD.

    *insert 1980s oil jokes here*

    Wake up, it's 2008.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2008
    HD's have come a long way, but they're too spendy for me. I have always loved the Fatboy.
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited June 2008
    Nah, most likely can't drive fast with those, too prone to wind. I'd rather get a ZX14 for less money.

    HD, the Bose of motorcycles. Need I say more about them?
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited June 2008
    SKsolutions wrote: »
    Been looking for a new bike, and definitely don't want to drop 20K, but dam it's mean ie. good looking.
    I think this is the close to production:
    QUOTE]

    Those are the concept pics. You can tell by the lack of cushion on the seat and the headlight that isn't really aheadlight just a peice of plastic shaped to look like one.

    I think it is a mean looking bike. The price is pretty tough though.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2008
    The production model looks better than the concept, IMO.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited June 2008
    I think it is horrible. If I ever get another bike, it would be this one; not too shabby at 1783 cc, and a real pleasure to ride. Not to mention you can get a new one for around 11K

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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited June 2008
    I have broken too many gears with shaft drive, and there is torque steer that can be down right scary in a turn. BTW the ergonomics look way too cramped for us 6ft + guys.
    Ben
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited June 2008
    I actually just bought one of these. I didn't exactly have the biggest budget so I was just looking for something comfortable that I could ride for cheap. Got last year's model for 5 grand, brand new. Been pretty happy with it so far; comfortable, looks good, nice sound (stock), decent power for a 750 cruiser. Not to mention almost 60MPG.

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2008
    Nice shadow spirit. That's a great looking bike.
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