At 61 I'm proud to own a vmax. Wanted one for 30 years. All though she's an old horse it still commands respect of this generation of rocket riders. Sorry I don't live by you or I would let you have that ride.
I had one of the newer Vmax's. I loved that bike. Ridiculous power and the terrible gas milage to go with it. It rode great and looked amazing. I got more attention on that bike than any other I have owned.
@@jelojones yeah mine is a 2012 2nd generation. I love the look of the 2nd generation and that the air takes actually work. I think I'll keep it till I can't ride anymore. I haven't seen any others around but they are hard to find since Yamaha stopped making them in 2020.
My dad has the 20th anniversary edition, since new (2005) and believe it or not it has less kms than his First bike (1989 DT50LC, which he still owns). You know its good to have a V-max when the rev counter shows 11k and you can hit 10.5k on straights. Nothing better than a screaming Carburated piece of art
@@jakerobertson6092 the statistics here in Los angeles is that most motorcycle accidents are in 500cc or above and the most fatalities include bike was beyond speed limit during accident
I think you hit the nail on the head with "I mean everyone knows the hayabusa." I've only had my 03 Gen 1 Hayabusa for about 3 months but it's already gotten WAY more compliments than any bike I've owned. It's just iconic. Don't get me wrong, it's not the mach jesus beast that the newer versions, or even some of the others on this list lol. I'm not that stupid. But it's always fun to ride around cuz people just point and be like "hey I know that one. Nice bike."
My dad has one V-max 1200 (2005 year) and it indeed demands respect. When the v-boost kicks in, oh dear god, you better get a good grip, otherwise you will suffer the pulling pulling forces trying to rip you off the bike everytime.
The Triumph Bonneville will garner respect from legions of old men, retired riders who will pepper their compliments with liberal usage of “back in the day.”
Matt’s dad here. As a post-retirement returning rider, I almost went for an Atlas, then a Commando, to Hinckley era Speed Triples, then I finally pounced on a cream puff 02 Daytona 955i. I didn’t want to stand around talking about fast back in the day. I wanted a bike that’s surprisingly fast but still a well-behaved “proper British bike.” 11 seconds quarter stock. And it has received a bit of TLC. Finding out what it is at the strip is on my bucket list. But it was YT bike channels that first got me going with bikes again. Good stuff.
@@mattgoodmangoodmanlawnmowi2454 Hopefully the recent limited run of the Daytona means that at some point soon it will officially be reintroduced as a standard model in the Triumph lineup.🤞
That Vmax is true, got 2019 model after searching that feels like eternity, i got infor from my friend at dealer that the dealer in Hokkaido have one in stock (I live in Chiba) i immediately book flight and hotel paid everything do every registration and finally got that bike. Owned it for 8 months and no weekend has passed without me riding it, and whenever i go out and park the bike there's always some people's who ask what bike is it, some asked is it a HD or some euro brand but i just point at Yamaha logo the front of it and my God i have received offer to sell that bike as much as i received compliment about it
Got me a 2020 Rocket 3 GT. Love it. This bike puts a grin on my face every time I twist a throttle. It is ridiculous, yet super easy to ride around slow and chill/cruise. The first time I test rode it, my exact words were - "who the hell would want to buy any kind of Harley cruiser when this one exists". P.S. My other bike is a 2019 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S. Stupid fast and torquey as well.
When I got my MC Lic 17yrs ago, I took the NH MSF course as I hadn't ridden anything since I was a teenager (I was 39 then). One of the instructors thought I was nuts as my first bike I bought for $400 was a 79' KZ1000 ST. Given it was the fastest production bike of that year, not what you would suggest for a starter bike. Liked it so much, I bought another one w/only 19k orig mi on it. Finally gave in and bought a 21' Vulcan 1700 Vaquero this year for my first "bagger". Seriously considering getting the ECU "Flashed".
Hey Mike, I passed my msf course as a teenager on a 90s 899 Ducati. My instructor swore that I was mental and would not only drop it but hurt my self!! I guess some of us have the natural ability to ride bikes. I HIGHLYYYY recommend shipping out your ecu to MoorsMafia, they are the best in the game. Other than that, I would be cautious about bringing my bike to a local Dyno as a tune is not only 3x the price of a flash but it can fail 👍 Goodluck Bud
My first bike was a 76 kz 900 at 22 years old. I grew up on dirt bikes. But the first thing I did on that kz was burn the rear tire off at about a 10 mph roll I have been hooked every since. At 53 yrs old it still feels like the first time
@@blizzthebike First time I sat on a Ducati Monster I was like "Nope, not gonna do it. I'll kill myself on this." LOL! Half the weight, all the HP of my KZ. I'm not that stupid. LOL!😂
Dear Yammie! Love your videos on all different bikes with the pros and cons. I personally own a 22 ZX-14 because of the cost factor of not having a new Busa. I have owned Suzuki and Kawasaki’s my entire life except for the 88 Yamaha V-Max with the Boost control removed with individual air cleaners and a stage 3 kit with a Kerker Pipe that would rip your eyelids off! I wish I still had it to give you that experience of pure tire smoking mid range performance for the exchange of letting me ride a Turbo Busa. I truly can be called a GSXR boy because I have owned more of them than anything. And yes I have owned a slow ass Harley Sportster that I should have never bought just to look cool at your neighborhood bar and make noise but can’t pass a Toyota Corolla getting on the frwy!! If it can’t do 160mph + I’m not riding it that simple! I’m 58 and still have the need for speed. Keep up the great videos! Carl Parrish Jr
As an owner of a derestricted ZH2 I can attest to the respect the bike commands. I have outgunned superdukes, second generation busas, rsv4's and all ducatis. Do a video about the ZH2 as kawasaki built it, not as the marketing beancounters restricted it.
owner of both zh2 and new SDR here, SDR is way better in most cases, zh2 after 3rd gear in a straight line obviously is faster. Would choose SDR again and again, however the zh2 is a great bike. Feels like a sport tourer when I compare back to back. hopefully they throw some better electronics on that platform if they make a new gen
Ah yes, the 2nd gen vmax. I bought one a few months ago, was looking for something fun, but not a super sport since I just don't fold up enough and mt10s were priced to the moon. It does nothing but put a smile on my face every time I take it out. Dying to get an exhaust and ECU flash done. Too bad you're not in the DFW area, mine isn't a perfect example, but it moves.
My first ride was on a Honda passport 50 CC behind a beautiful brunette. Sorry for the rest of you. I was hooked. The rest is irrelevant now that I'm 67 going on 12 years old I don't give a s*** what it is if it's got two wheels it's great
My father has had a 1st Gen vmax and 2 2nd gens, his current 2nd Gen makes about 235 horsepower at the crank and enough torque to haul a fifth wheel. It's been modded and frankly actually looks pretty good in my opinion, and she's got quite the story. He always loved crotch rockets and has ridden tons of them (everything from a R6 to a Hayabusa), but he doesn't like the discomfort. The bike definitely commands respect, and I've ridden his before. I haven't been riding that long but I got to expierence the power for myself and it is ridiculous, it's an insane bike, and quite comfy. I just upgraded to a Gen 2 fz1 (inspired by fast bikes but wanting good ergos for prolonged street use), and yes I absolutely love the bike and it's very fast, but still doesn't hold a candle to that vmax They are amazing bikes and if you ever get to try one never turn it down, it's an expierence you won't ever forget
Before the digital odometers, one used to be able to check the millage, not that riding your bike is commensurate with anything, however, it used to show who rides...
I ride a 87 GL 1200 and before that a 80 GL1100. Everywhere I stop the comments are "nice bike" or "you are riding across the country alone on that?". I ride. People respect that.
The best part about knowing a guy who used to drag race motorcycles in the 70s and 80s? "I've ridden a VMax. Honestly? They're fast. But not that fast."
Stock no. But one thing I love is the aftermarket support for them. Some mods took mine up to around 170-180hp. Doesn't even take a whole lot. Jet kit and good exhaust will yield 20hp.
The H2 is crazy fast. But I would likely choose a ZX14 over it. The supercharger is a collection of extra moving parts to break and the higher combustion chamber pressure created by a supercharger puts more wear on the head boots, gasket.... Kawasaki might have engineered the engine to compensate. But I don't trust a supercharger over thousands of miles.
They make airplane engines. Think you underestimate their capability. The H2 is not at all pushed to the limits. Seen people boost them up to much more HP. And they work fine. So a original I don't think have no problem with 1000 of miles… You back will break/give out, long before the engine of the bike.
The H2 has a 10:1 comp. Ratio. What you talking about ignoramus. Most other bikes have a 12:1 13:1 14:1 comp. Ratio and thats without a supercharger or otherwise known as a pro charger. Get some braincells. 💩🤡 EDIT *THATS WHY YOU CAN RUN THE LOWEST OCTANE IN THE BIKE, 87 WITHOUT PROBLEMS. TRY THAT WITH UR CRAP ZX14R!* CRY. 😭😭😭
@@filippocorti6760 - More powerful engine goes easier under less stress. They even use less fuel. This is not a new thing. And well known about. Why have you not seen the videos of the Turbo Busa? This is just weird…
I just saw a Hayabusa to day for the first time of my life. In turkey its hard to see bikes like this. And man it has more balls than my modified kuba çıta.
BMW R100RS-45 years after they first arrived (to be fair to Yammie, that was probably before he was born) , they’re still seriously beautiful moto-art, and remain equally capable travel tools.
All bikes need/demand respect. The bikes go as fast as YOU make them, can help the idiots that pretend they can use or able to pilot some of these. Those people will unfortunately will rather step down, quit or kill themselves and or others. Use your head, know your skill or stay off the road
I don’t have a VMax, but I’ve got the bike that inspired that it.. the 1985 Honda Sabre V65. Mines modded a little and makes 135hp/90ft.lbs at the crank. Only weighs right around 500lbs, but it’s still from 85 with all that power and old “tech”. Lol If you’re interested, lemme know! Lol
Could you imagine if they were allowed to continue to make two-stroke motor cycles liquid cooled with a modern power valve? Oh my god that's boost without boost all right. You hit power being on that thing with a real Kawasaki integrated power system, power valve and liquid cooled. Imagine it was 1,000 cc's triple. Yeah yeah my pants just got tight thinking about this dream
Gotta love the V-Max... there's a french comic book series called JOE Bar team that follows a biker gang from the suburbs of Paris, one of them... shortest one, nicknamed 'the gnome'.... bought one! ANd you can guess how that went: threw the throttle open and he was soaring through the streets with him holding on for dear life on the handlebars... the later ones had him upgrade to the new bigger model with more hilarity: it was so big and heavy.. it had the tendency to topple over... and our friend the gnome had to call for help to right the bike back up.
Sold my 2020 Rocket 3R and now building an OG 1985 Vmax, because I want my thrills more raw and scary 😆 *just as soon we’ve upgraded the frame, the swing arm, the wheels, the riding triangle, the brakes and the suspension 😂 🤔 😬
Yammie, can you please make a new video about how to choose the right helmet for the kind of bike you're going for, but also how it should fit. I got a LS2 that seems to fit decently with my dreadlocks, but I can't figure out if I should have more space between my chin and the chin bar. There's hardly anyone that talks about it and I'm not sure if my chin is suppose to be touching it, or if I'm suppose to be able to stick at least a finger between them. I'm practically kissing the helmet when I shift my jaw. Thanks!
My Ls2 is also quite close I can just about fit a small mic in there but it will touch my lip. My brother has a modular helmet and because the chin bar can flip over onto the back of the helmet it has been designed with lots of room, I doubt he could reach the chin bar even with his tongue stuck out.
Yammie has really matured , fantastic development!! I know this is slightly obtuse to the spirit of your video's theme - However, I if i may, I would add kick-start big-inch bikes, for the danger to the knees, some really old-timers say the electric start made it 'all too easy'" but I want to see anyone riding anything (as long as it is safe)... Moreover, a clean chain and lubed chain, just a modicum of care, at the elite colleges I went to, keeping a car dirty was a mark of sophistication, but in later life, just keep it clean, it is the least you can do ... evidence of care in general
@@stevesmith866 De-restricted being the process of having restrictions removed. Unrestricted is the state of the bike afterward. Have an H2R coming in a week or so, that is unrestricted from the factory.
Even before I knew anything about bikes I knew what a Hayabusa was, I’ve always thought that they are gorgeous bikes. My bone stock Busa gets more attention than my custom Harley because they just stand out in the sea of angular transformer/insect hybrids that is the sport bike market.
Oh Christ, I am 50 and yes the V-Max rocks.......I wanted one in the 80's but I was too poor and for that matter most likely didn't have enough experience for that bike....
Owned the 1200 Vmax and the 2300 Rocket 3. Vmax is still one of the best sounding bikes ever. Rocket 3 could pull a stump out of the ground. I would also like to ride the 1700 Vmax. If you get one, I will drive down to Austin and review it for you.
I would say, all bikes should be respected some are more than others. I would put all litre bikes as 1 instead of mention them individually. And all super heavy bikes as well. Than I'll continue the list 😁😁
I bought one last year (U.K.) I'm 61 y.o. Apparently, it's a "Cruiser" , the torque is amazing and it's comfortable for 150 miles straight ...and I love it. The only downside it touring with luggage; I couldn't justify buying the Triumph pannier set @ £800+ so put a rack on the bike. Get a test ride! You will be surprised just how well it handles for such a heavy bike.
Love your videos !! heres 5 worthy bikes that command respect as well... Y2k , any Bosshoss v8. Triumph Rocket's nemesis the Ducati Diavel, Suzuki Hayabusas nemesis the mighty ZX14. and the totally insane PGR v8 with twin r1 motors somehow welded together....
If you're going for a shot on a v-max, try and get hold of a full power one! 200hp, and you can get those intake butterfly valves to stay open permanently. Butt clenchingly good 👍
Thanks to www.manscaped.com/yammie for the support! Hit the link for 20% off your order
While you're Hayabusa may rip a hole in space-time, that is one ugly fucking bike hahaha keep up the vids man hope to ride with ya one day
1 bike, Yammi
CBR1100XX
My dad has 2
I'm 28 and disabled, looking at getting ahold of a Can-Am Ryker 900
At 61 I'm proud to own a vmax. Wanted one for 30 years. All though she's an old horse it still commands respect of this generation of rocket riders. Sorry I don't live by you or I would let you have that ride.
I had one of the newer Vmax's. I loved that bike. Ridiculous power and the terrible gas milage to go with it. It rode great and looked amazing. I got more attention on that bike than any other I have owned.
@@jelojones yeah mine is a 2012 2nd generation. I love the look of the 2nd generation and that the air takes actually work. I think I'll keep it till I can't ride anymore. I haven't seen any others around but they are hard to find since Yamaha stopped making them in 2020.
I own a O G Vmax for 32 years and counting, I own faster motorcycles but none give me the feeling as the Vmax.
@@michaelmartin7073 just something about the vmax that brings a smile to your face when you're cruzing. No matter the year the vmax is an awesome bike
My dad has the 20th anniversary edition, since new (2005) and believe it or not it has less kms than his First bike (1989 DT50LC, which he still owns).
You know its good to have a V-max when the rev counter shows 11k and you can hit 10.5k on straights.
Nothing better than a screaming Carburated piece of art
Honestly, every bike should command respect... the smaller cc bikes are the ones most often involved in accidents
Thats also cos they’re the bikes used typically most by amateur/beginners and delivery drivers who don’t pay attention (at least in UK)
small man syndrome
@@jakerobertson6092 the statistics here in Los angeles is that most motorcycle accidents are in 500cc or above and the most fatalities include bike was beyond speed limit during accident
@M Hynds 66% of the time biker is at fault...source Yamaha Champ U.
@M Hynds ditto for North America
I think you hit the nail on the head with "I mean everyone knows the hayabusa." I've only had my 03 Gen 1 Hayabusa for about 3 months but it's already gotten WAY more compliments than any bike I've owned. It's just iconic. Don't get me wrong, it's not the mach jesus beast that the newer versions, or even some of the others on this list lol. I'm not that stupid. But it's always fun to ride around cuz people just point and be like "hey I know that one. Nice bike."
Do you like the new Haya MotoGP
@@fqeagles21 Is Suzuki coming back to MotoGP?
I could see Harley Riders complementing you.......NOT !
@@StinkHatch5318 nope
Now I want to see Yam scramble the turbo busa.
lets see it
BMW K1600GTL. 160 hp, 130 lb/ft. I've lifted the front wheel at 85, done the twisties with sport bikes, and taken on a 1000 mile trip.
I'm proud to announce I have two bikes on the list. That is all
Tell us which 2, so I can envy you harder!
My dad has one V-max 1200 (2005 year) and it indeed demands respect.
When the v-boost kicks in, oh dear god, you better get a good grip, otherwise you will suffer the pulling pulling forces trying to rip you off the bike everytime.
What, Honda 50 Mini Trail not on the list? When I was a youngin mine had my respect.😁
imagine if 0:34 was actually the whole video lmao
Don't be surprised if one of these days I drop another shit post
@@yammienoob you'll get a 👍 from me either way lol
Followed by 11 minutes of bird poop drying in the sun.
The Triumph Bonneville will garner respect from legions of old men, retired riders who will pepper their compliments with liberal usage of “back in the day.”
As a young boneville rider at 32, i can concur.
Matt’s dad here. As a post-retirement returning rider, I almost went for an Atlas, then a Commando, to Hinckley era Speed Triples, then I finally pounced on a cream puff 02 Daytona 955i.
I didn’t want to stand around talking about fast back in the day. I wanted a bike that’s surprisingly fast but still a well-behaved “proper British bike.”
11 seconds quarter stock. And it has received a bit of TLC. Finding out what it is at the strip is on my bucket list.
But it was YT bike channels that first got me going with bikes again. Good stuff.
@@mattgoodmangoodmanlawnmowi2454 Hopefully the recent limited run of the Daytona means that at some point soon it will officially be reintroduced as a standard model in the Triumph lineup.🤞
The Bonnie is the definition of cool. Steve mfing McQueen rode one to escape the Germans
That Vmax is true, got 2019 model after searching that feels like eternity, i got infor from my friend at dealer that the dealer in Hokkaido have one in stock (I live in Chiba) i immediately book flight and hotel paid everything do every registration and finally got that bike. Owned it for 8 months and no weekend has passed without me riding it, and whenever i go out and park the bike there's always some people's who ask what bike is it, some asked is it a HD or some euro brand but i just point at Yamaha logo the front of it and my God i have received offer to sell that bike as much as i received compliment about it
Got me a 2020 Rocket 3 GT. Love it. This bike puts a grin on my face every time I twist a throttle. It is ridiculous, yet super easy to ride around slow and chill/cruise. The first time I test rode it, my exact words were - "who the hell would want to buy any kind of Harley cruiser when this one exists". P.S. My other bike is a 2019 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S. Stupid fast and torquey as well.
Turbo it.
When I got my MC Lic 17yrs ago, I took the NH MSF course as I hadn't ridden anything since I was a teenager (I was 39 then). One of the instructors thought I was nuts as my first bike I bought for $400 was a 79' KZ1000 ST. Given it was the fastest production bike of that year, not what you would suggest for a starter bike. Liked it so much, I bought another one w/only 19k orig mi on it. Finally gave in and bought a 21' Vulcan 1700 Vaquero this year for my first "bagger". Seriously considering getting the ECU "Flashed".
Hey Mike, I passed my msf course as a teenager on a 90s 899 Ducati. My instructor swore that I was mental and would not only drop it but hurt my self!!
I guess some of us have the natural ability to ride bikes.
I HIGHLYYYY recommend shipping out your ecu to MoorsMafia, they are the best in the game.
Other than that, I would be cautious about bringing my bike to a local Dyno as a tune is not only 3x the price of a flash but it can fail 👍 Goodluck Bud
My first bike was a 76 kz 900 at 22 years old. I grew up on dirt bikes. But the first thing I did on that kz was burn the rear tire off at about a 10 mph roll I have been hooked every since. At 53 yrs old it still feels like the first time
@@blizzthebike First time I sat on a Ducati Monster I was like "Nope, not gonna do it. I'll kill myself on this." LOL! Half the weight, all the HP of my KZ. I'm not that stupid. LOL!😂
Dear Yammie! Love your videos on all different bikes with the pros and cons. I personally own a 22 ZX-14 because of the cost factor of not having a new Busa. I have owned Suzuki and Kawasaki’s my entire life except for the 88 Yamaha V-Max with the Boost control removed with individual air cleaners and a stage 3 kit with a Kerker Pipe that would rip your eyelids off! I wish I still had it to give you that experience of pure tire smoking mid range performance for the exchange of letting me ride a Turbo Busa. I truly can be called a GSXR boy because I have owned more of them than anything. And yes I have owned a slow ass Harley Sportster that I should have never bought just to look cool at your neighborhood bar and make noise but can’t pass a Toyota Corolla getting on the frwy!! If it can’t do 160mph + I’m not riding it that simple! I’m 58 and still have the need for speed. Keep up the great videos! Carl Parrish Jr
As an owner of a derestricted ZH2 I can attest to the respect the bike commands.
I have outgunned superdukes, second generation busas, rsv4's and all ducatis.
Do a video about the ZH2 as kawasaki built it, not as the marketing beancounters restricted it.
Fast-livin’ not long!
owner of both zh2 and new SDR here, SDR is way better in most cases, zh2 after 3rd gear in a straight line obviously is faster.
Would choose SDR again and again, however the zh2 is a great bike. Feels like a sport tourer when I compare back to back. hopefully they throw some better electronics on that platform if they make a new gen
Outgunned in straight line?? lol
Ah yes, the 2nd gen vmax. I bought one a few months ago, was looking for something fun, but not a super sport since I just don't fold up enough and mt10s were priced to the moon. It does nothing but put a smile on my face every time I take it out. Dying to get an exhaust and ECU flash done. Too bad you're not in the DFW area, mine isn't a perfect example, but it moves.
I'm on a gen 1 and I live in Arlington
1st Gen VMAX owner here. It has a cult following and I love riding it!!!
I don't know your general age but back in the day, Jay Gleeson was one of the guys involved in it's marketing. Last I read, he still owns a Gen 1.
No KTM Super Duke?
No BMW 1250GS?
No 500cc dirtbikes?
& speaking of…..off-road Sportsters?
None of those except for the bmw
I've seen pics of those off-road Sportsters. I wonder how they perform.
You forgot the best. MT 07. Comes stock with 458hp
Bruh 😂
Get a load of this guy here. Noob.
Woodcutting lvl?
@@MrMikey1871 69
I Traded my 2014 Vmax for my 2022 Triumph rocket 3R...both awesome machines.
I love how this was another hayabusa video in disguise
My 1340 B-King is my weapon of choice lol my roadking is fun and dyna fatbob is quick but the B-king turns heads
B-King owner here. I agree!
Yep me too... love my b king, the looks are astonishing, plus hayabusa engine. Need i say more...
I think the list is missing an early 150+ hp superbike, the first 150hp r1 was called the „widowmaker“ for good reason 😅
My first ride was on a Honda passport 50 CC behind a beautiful brunette. Sorry for the rest of you. I was hooked. The rest is irrelevant now that I'm 67 going on 12 years old I don't give a s*** what it is if it's got two wheels it's great
When this man said scrambusa at the start i lost it hahaha
My father has had a 1st Gen vmax and 2 2nd gens, his current 2nd Gen makes about 235 horsepower at the crank and enough torque to haul a fifth wheel. It's been modded and frankly actually looks pretty good in my opinion, and she's got quite the story. He always loved crotch rockets and has ridden tons of them (everything from a R6 to a Hayabusa), but he doesn't like the discomfort.
The bike definitely commands respect, and I've ridden his before. I haven't been riding that long but I got to expierence the power for myself and it is ridiculous, it's an insane bike, and quite comfy. I just upgraded to a Gen 2 fz1 (inspired by fast bikes but wanting good ergos for prolonged street use), and yes I absolutely love the bike and it's very fast, but still doesn't hold a candle to that vmax
They are amazing bikes and if you ever get to try one never turn it down, it's an expierence you won't ever forget
Busa bois never left the chat 😂
It’s only a matter of time the busa-boys give it a bussy.
Before the digital odometers, one used to be able to check the millage, not that riding your bike is commensurate with anything, however, it used to show who rides...
Yo that moment of you with a wig pouring monster into the h2 should be a wallpaper
I saw a Busa while gassing up on a midwest ride. I have to admit that thing looked like a beast.
I ride a 87 GL 1200 and before that a 80 GL1100. Everywhere I stop the comments are "nice bike" or "you are riding across the country alone on that?". I ride. People respect that.
I have a 87 GL1200 eye candy!
The best part about knowing a guy who used to drag race motorcycles in the 70s and 80s?
"I've ridden a VMax. Honestly? They're fast. But not that fast."
One minor problem w/that, they were faster than most out there, but they kept lighting the tire up from the shaft drive at the start.
Stock no. But one thing I love is the aftermarket support for them. Some mods took mine up to around 170-180hp. Doesn't even take a whole lot. Jet kit and good exhaust will yield 20hp.
Here at the Danish Honda MC site, the CBR1000 specsheet says 217.5 hp at 14500 rpm
The H2 is crazy fast. But I would likely choose a ZX14 over it. The supercharger is a collection of extra moving parts to break and the higher combustion chamber pressure created by a supercharger puts more wear on the head boots, gasket.... Kawasaki might have engineered the engine to compensate. But I don't trust a supercharger over thousands of miles.
They make airplane engines. Think you underestimate their capability. The H2 is not at all pushed to the limits. Seen people boost them up to much more HP. And they work fine. So a original I don't think have no problem with 1000 of miles… You back will break/give out, long before the engine of the bike.
The H2 has a 10:1 comp. Ratio. What you talking about ignoramus. Most other bikes have a 12:1 13:1 14:1 comp. Ratio and thats without a supercharger or otherwise known as a pro charger. Get some braincells. 💩🤡
EDIT *THATS WHY YOU CAN RUN THE LOWEST OCTANE IN THE BIKE, 87 WITHOUT PROBLEMS. TRY THAT WITH UR CRAP ZX14R!* CRY. 😭😭😭
Interesting point about whether Kawasaki built the engine to compensate for more stress on the engine. I have wondered that about turbocharged cars.
@@filippocorti6760 notice how he hasn't said anything back. Cause he knows he's wrong. Lmao.
@@filippocorti6760 - More powerful engine goes easier under less stress. They even use less fuel. This is not a new thing. And well known about.
Why have you not seen the videos of the Turbo Busa?
This is just weird…
Lololol...O, do not squeeze the brake lever...
Jus' keep rolling on your throttle...
That was the Best Ride So Far...
🙏😂
I just saw a Hayabusa to day for the first time of my life. In turkey its hard to see bikes like this. And man it has more balls than my modified kuba çıta.
BMW R100RS-45 years after they first arrived (to be fair to Yammie, that was probably before he was born) , they’re still seriously beautiful moto-art, and remain equally capable travel tools.
Here I am with a lowly kickstart shovelhead…
Get your hands on a 2010 cvo soft tail....
I'm babysitting one for a friend.....VH pipes some engine work and it's heaps of fun.
FFS I LOVE THAT H2/ZH2. ENGINEERING PERFECTION
I find it comical that when you were talking about HD, in the picture there was not one, but TWO Honda VTX 1300's in the shot.😂😂 9:59
Can you do a video on why some bikes use lug nuts instead of the normal axle most bikes use?
All bikes need/demand respect. The bikes go as fast as YOU make them, can help the idiots that pretend they can use or able to pilot some of these. Those people will unfortunately will rather step down, quit or kill themselves and or others. Use your head, know your skill or stay off the road
I don't think you understood the topic lol
@@yammienoob my point is the same
Yam, if your ever in the ATL, hit me up. I’ll let you ride my Gen2 V Max.😎
“Scrambusa” is my favorite
Somewhere in the parallel universe there's Yammie's RUclips video that does not have a word "busa" in it
My buddy just picked up a V-Max, just took it for a rip. It’s got some serious pep lol
Surprise the Superduke 1290r didn't make the list..
I like to think this was basically a video of yammie screaming 'turbo BUSA!' but in a much more socially acceptable manner.
For me everyone who rides a Raider 150 with the Mamaw sprocket set in full throttle got some real balls of steel
Honarable mention R1 deserve Respect.
“WHY DIDN’T YOU LIST MY [insert bike here]!!!”
I don’t have a VMax, but I’ve got the bike that inspired that it.. the 1985 Honda Sabre V65. Mines modded a little and makes 135hp/90ft.lbs at the crank. Only weighs right around 500lbs, but it’s still from 85 with all that power and old “tech”. Lol If you’re interested, lemme know! Lol
I'd take you up on it. 🤷🏻♂️🤣 But I'm just rolling on a V65 Magna.
@@jasoneager9323 I used to have a Magna too!
They really nailed the styling on that model.
We need to change yammies mind about turbo busas. He needs to ride a big HP Kawasaki H2. Maybe JOESti or 650IB?
Could you imagine if they were allowed to continue to make two-stroke motor cycles liquid cooled with a modern power valve? Oh my god that's boost without boost all right. You hit power being on that thing with a real Kawasaki integrated power system, power valve and liquid cooled. Imagine it was 1,000 cc's triple. Yeah yeah my pants just got tight thinking about this dream
Any respect a motorcycle can command instantly goes away if your wearing shorts or ripped pants
Water boarded with monster energy 😂💀
Gotta love the V-Max... there's a french comic book series called JOE Bar team that follows a biker gang from the suburbs of Paris, one of them... shortest one, nicknamed 'the gnome'.... bought one! ANd you can guess how that went: threw the throttle open and he was soaring through the streets with him holding on for dear life on the handlebars... the later ones had him upgrade to the new bigger model with more hilarity: it was so big and heavy.. it had the tendency to topple over... and our friend the gnome had to call for help to right the bike back up.
Don’t have one but always was and still am amazed with Boss Hogs. Shove a V8 in a frame and ride it with 2 wheels.. Yeah
So glad you included the Honda RR900RrXxRrR900RrR.
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thanks for not making this a Bussa commercial
Nice video but you forgot to mention the MV Agusta brutale 1078rr. The bike was so dangerous that people who bought it said it was unrideable.
I don’t have the street fighter v4 but I do have a Panigale v4 and a ninja h2r, best 70k I’ve ever spent I love that bike.
More like $ 80 k, now. .....Have a Duc SF and the H2R being delivered Monday or Tuesday.
Sold my 2020 Rocket 3R and now building an OG 1985 Vmax, because I want my thrills more raw and scary 😆 *just as soon we’ve upgraded the frame, the swing arm, the wheels, the riding triangle, the brakes and the suspension 😂 🤔 😬
Yammie, can you please make a new video about how to choose the right helmet for the kind of bike you're going for, but also how it should fit. I got a LS2 that seems to fit decently with my dreadlocks, but I can't figure out if I should have more space between my chin and the chin bar. There's hardly anyone that talks about it and I'm not sure if my chin is suppose to be touching it, or if I'm suppose to be able to stick at least a finger between them. I'm practically kissing the helmet when I shift my jaw.
Thanks!
My Ls2 is also quite close I can just about fit a small mic in there but it will touch my lip. My brother has a modular helmet and because the chin bar can flip over onto the back of the helmet it has been designed with lots of room, I doubt he could reach the chin bar even with his tongue stuck out.
the busa slander is amazing
“More like a bike from an anime series come to life” no joke the vmax was featured in the anime fate/zero.
My 2015 Aprilia Rsv4 Factory should absolutely be on this list .......JS
The Yamaha XJR1300 is missing in this list - but given that North America never got the model, so you’re half forgiven
Yammie has really matured , fantastic development!! I know this is slightly obtuse to the spirit of your video's theme - However, I if i may, I would add kick-start big-inch bikes, for the danger to the knees, some really old-timers say the electric start made it 'all too easy'" but I want to see anyone riding anything (as long as it is safe)... Moreover, a clean chain and lubed chain, just a modicum of care, at the elite colleges I went to, keeping a car dirty was a mark of sophistication, but in later life, just keep it clean, it is the least you can do ... evidence of care in general
As a SDR rider I missed my bike being here
I have driven at least two cars with smaller engines than the triumph rocket 3
Have you considered trying the KTM RC8 1190 ?
Yami! Where da boss hoss?!!!
I pause again 10 seconds later laughing so hard I can't breathe because the lists starts with the max🤣
The Streetfighter v4 has more horsies but a 1290 superduke with traction control off is more scary then the SFV4, and yes I've ridden both
Yes I'm with you current owner of a SDR I want too see yam n spite on one
Then try the RC8R. Tractioncont..what?
Got 'em all, with the most recent being a 2017 V Max with full exhaust that came in last week.
ECU being sent to Moore Mafia to be de-restricted.
They just made up a new word, unrestricted, check it out.
@@stevesmith866 De-restricted being the process of having restrictions removed. Unrestricted is the state of the bike afterward. Have an H2R coming in a week or so, that is unrestricted from the factory.
As usual you skipped an iconic bike with 164hp & 126Nm of torque! That was a breakthrough in sport touring category if not it's mother and father!
we wuz scramblin busa n shieeet !
0:35 : little did you know that the busa boyz didn't
The Honda CT 90 commands total respect , purely for longevity .
And more of them than just about anything else. The supercub is the highest selling bike ever.
Didn't they sell millions of them? I think they have an Americanized one with 125cc.
Even before I knew anything about bikes I knew what a Hayabusa was, I’ve always thought that they are gorgeous bikes. My bone stock Busa gets more attention than my custom Harley because they just stand out in the sea of angular transformer/insect hybrids that is the sport bike market.
Oh Christ, I am 50 and yes the V-Max rocks.......I wanted one in the 80's but I was too poor and for that matter most likely didn't have enough experience for that bike....
Owned the 1200 Vmax and the 2300 Rocket 3. Vmax is still one of the best sounding bikes ever. Rocket 3 could pull a stump out of the ground. I would also like to ride the 1700 Vmax. If you get one, I will drive down to Austin and review it for you.
Should have put the oppressor mk2
I would say, all bikes should be respected some are more than others. I would put all litre bikes as 1 instead of mention them individually. And all super heavy bikes as well. Than I'll continue the list 😁😁
went to a triumph dealership yesterday and saw a rocket 3 for the first time in person. jesus christ they are so insane
I bought one last year (U.K.) I'm 61 y.o. Apparently, it's a "Cruiser" , the torque is amazing and it's comfortable for 150 miles straight ...and I love it. The only downside it touring with luggage; I couldn't justify buying the Triumph pannier set @ £800+ so put a rack on the bike.
Get a test ride! You will be surprised just how well it handles for such a heavy bike.
I know it's hard to do but please, do not use the lords name in vain.
Break your conditioning.
The scrambusa. Oh yeah!
Dude how can you not ride your Busa without sharing a shot of NOS dude
I'm surprised the super duke isn't here
Is it weird that every single motorcycle channel is losing tons of views
Theres a streetfighter in my area I cant keep up with. Even from a roll… even with 600hp
Kinda surprised the superduke1290r didn't make the list
Love your videos !! heres 5 worthy bikes that command respect as well... Y2k , any Bosshoss v8. Triumph Rocket's nemesis the Ducati Diavel, Suzuki Hayabusas nemesis the mighty ZX14. and the totally insane PGR v8 with twin r1 motors somehow welded together....
So we’re gonna ignore the Ducati exhaust is smoking a gorilla finger.
The rocket 3 literally has a bigger engine than my dads truck wtf 💀
If you're going for a shot on a v-max, try and get hold of a full power one! 200hp, and you can get those intake butterfly valves to stay open permanently.
Butt clenchingly good 👍
Scrambusa! i died so hard XD