Come along with me for a demo ride on the Yamaha VMAX. A 1700cc monster bike. See my impression of this beast. Its a very cool looking bike but how does it ride?
I have a 2014. Very easy to turn bike; corners excellently with modest counter-steer. Brakes are top notch. I have not found anyone yet, riding any other cruiser, on any paved road anywhere, that will hang with this bike. Period.
I have the 2014 VMAX. 100% beast. 100% fun. 100% Super Sport Bike power. 100% thirsty on fuel too. I get way better w/ highway miles than city stop & go. On the highway, I get approx. 100-110 miles out of a full 4 gl. tank and that's cruising at 75-85 on the highway. Approx. 80 miles city so be prepared. It's my fun bike aka bar hopper. Unlike the comment in the vid and it "not wanting to turn". It's all perspective. I hear how it could be though if you're used to something else lighter and more nimble. I also have a HD Street Glide and after riding it for years and years, to me this thing is so easy to maneuver. Again, what a fun, comfortable quick kick in the pants! The bike is no joke whatsoever and way more comfortable than I thought it would be. Thanks for posting the great vids and everyone ride fun n safe out there!!
+eyezlikeydrums Thanks for constructive input as an owner. It's good to see other people's perspectives especially those with more time with this beast. It is a rad bike, just doesn't fit my frame too well I guess. I'd like to take it for an extensive test ride for a day.
eyezlikeydrums "it's my Bar Hopper" yeah I'm going to in just a substance that even slightly reduces my judgment and then ride a motorcycle because I'm a fucking moron who wants the Darwin Award
I can see people not liking this bike because it's a love it or hate it kind of bike. Most people prefer something a little smaller because if your not used to the weight it will have handful in the corners. The Vmax is a bike that too few people know how to fully enjoy & as a result would be wasted on an inexperienced rider as well as a short ride as many hours on this bike is needed to fully know know the Vmax & to know its capability, potential & to fully enjoy such a machine. Happy & safe riding.... 😀 Just too many people dislike this bike & only a select few can tame this beast & will truly know what real power is.
Thanks for the review! I'm looking to start riding soon and I have always likes the badass look of the V-Max! I always wondered what it is like to ride it and at least this gives me an idea. Took guts to ride that beast!
He's obviously scared of the bike which is influencing his objectivity! Watched a video before this one that was the VMAX being ridden by a professional sport bike racer who loved almost everything about the VMAX including comfort and handling. I'd have to say this guy's evaluation was totally unrealistic. Although they both agreed its really fast! People who are scared of the bike before they even get on it rarely are objective with their evaluation. I am a former open class dirt bike racer who has owned a number of different bikes and currently riding a first gen Vmax. I've gone over 30,000 miles with only 1 plug and tire change. It's the best cruiser I've ever owned!
"A novelty item is an object which is specifically designed to serve no practical purpose, and is sold for its uniqueness" Except this is designed for something - acceleration, and has had the same purpose since the 80s. I guess sports cars are a novelty as well since you can't get groceries in them.
Xero going fast is a novelty, since most places you'll never be able to get anywhere close to top speed. It's entertainment divorced from practicality, ergo novelty.
@@derek96720 Acceleration is also an aspect of speed, not just attaining a high top speed. Acceleration can be used at virtually all times when riding. So you’re stupid, and the VMAX is NOT merely a novelty. Its purpose is to be able to accelerate voraciously from or at any speed whatsoever. It’s the opposite of a novelty, unlike you and your bogus opinions.
Wow I have a 94 vmax and the power band starts at 6k it is insane, I’m thinking you just touched the start of power at 6k on that as well. The vmax is a stand alone bike, that’s why I ride mine out in the middle of nowhere around nobody. Stay safe out there..
yeah, i do alot of adventure riding too, but it still doesn't make it hard to turn. that which feels a bit stiff and sluggish at 5mph also makes it beyond stable at speed. turns really well ya just might wanna review counter steering again. my cousin just came off a z1000 to one of these and he loves it and doesn't find he misses much handling wise, that said the power gain is awesome.
I love the looks of the original V-Max 1200, and I applaud what the designers of the new VMAX tried to do, but I just can't get into its looks. As an artist and long time motorcycle enthusiast I find the new design to be an odd caricature of the original. Everything from about mid-seat rearward looks goofy to me, and some of the stuff up front looks odd too. Oh well. Maybe they will have another, better, iteration in the future.
Does it have front antilock brakes.? All bikes built after 1995 should have been equipped with it least front anti-lock brakes. The technology existed 1989.
You say you have a 750cc Turbo that is more fun and for you.The turbo must have some lag because when you give the VMAX some gas it's instantaneous and you get very suprised as the motorcycle lunges forward.I think you could ride this motorcycle as the more you ride it the more your going to be comfortable with it.Remember riding is supposed to be fun and good times and a adventure.If you can ride the VMAX you can ride most any motorcycle with a big engine that is fast and fun.Alright keep test riding and having new adventures and fun.Hooah!!!
you will never be able to know this bike in a group test ride. this actually is a very nice bike and despite of its weight it handles very well even at slow speeds. you just need to get to know this beast. when you open the throttle a little it will show you it's other side and no one I mean no one can keep up with it on the road
Bring the price down to "reality" and Yamaha might have a bike that sells like the Vmax 1200 did.... Way to pricy and too thirsty for 90% of the possible buyers. Thanks for the review, it helps put buying this bike into prospective - not. I have a HD Electra Glide and a Honda 1500 Goldwing so the VMax 1700 is NOT wide or heavy. Btw, the R1 your rode was faster in the 1/4 mile.
Ronnie Ritchie I have a 2000 GL1500SE with over 130,000 miles and it still rides like new (progressive shocks all around help a lot in the ride department). You can't beat the 1500 for comfort and pavement crushing smoothness.
Ronnie Ritchie Think of it this way. No other motorcycle is known by name like the Goldwing. Harley is a manufacturer's name. Same with Ducati, BMW, Triumph, etc. There are manufacturer clubs, like BMW club, HOG, etc, but the Goldwing has a Goldwing club that is huge throughout the USA and a magazine that has people's names in it to help you in local areas if you break down. But alas, they never get called just like the Maytag washing machine mechanic.... Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) is unlike any in America because it is specific to the model within the manufacturer's brand.... There is no Sportster Club, BMW K1100LT club, Triumph Rocket III club, throughout the world besides the ON LINE clubs, but there is a GWRRA club!. The GWRRA club is unique as the Goldwing is today. In 1976, I bought a Kawasaki KZ900 over the Goldwing. Bad move... But, I fixed it and now own a Goldwing. I will always own one until I give up riding and that includes a trike conversion!!! Keep the Wing and sell your neighbor to the highest bidder - kills two birds with one stone - neighbor gone, money in your pocket (if your neighbor is worth anything).. ha,ha...
Well you're not in Florida like the last Vmax guy when I saw him riding past Hillsborough County Sheriff bus. And it looks like the roads suck Where You Are and it's slightly hilly so you're not in Florida even though there's palm trees. I figure you're in Calipornia?
Well I don't claim to be a riding genius I'm an adventure rider, I specialize in riding places people don't normally go and come home. It was my first time riding this bike and it just didn't fit me, it was too wide and heavy. Very hard to turn, it didn't impress me much and I couldn't really use all that power it had where I was riding it. To me its just a novelty bike. I've got a 750cc turbo bike and I have much more fun on that.
I think it would be good for long trips it's comfortable there's not wind protection though so if you had a windscreen would make it a good long distance bike.
With an ECU reflash to remove the 138mph limiter, the VMAX will hit 165mph at just less than 9000rpm in 5th gear. That’s fast, especially for a crusier (since no other cruiser will come close to that top speed).
some newbie who doesnt even get up to 5500 rpm ( where the vboost kicks in , at least on the older generation ) has no place making judgement . thats why you rarely get a chance to test drive a vmax. in order to appreciate the full power , you better know how to handle the machine . i change my bald dunlop qualifiers every time i change the oil . i enjoy and make use of the power , and have never come up against a more torquey monster . definitely NOT the bike for you if its your first bike or your first high power ride . lotsa vmax out there that are for sale because it scared the shit outta the guy that bought it . sorry hades , better stick to little cafe racers that are light and tame enough for beginners .
+mitchell leblanc So I guess you were never a "newbie"? I hate when people act shitty towards people with less experience as if they popped out of the womb an expert.
Yeah I wish they'd just let you take the bike out yourself like the Harleys, I couldn't wind it up enough following everyone else. Its definitely a rocket just too much bike for my taste, I'll take something lighter.
+John Jones , not at all, at 6K it really kicks in. if ya think it's insane below 6K, 8K will scare ya. cool thing is this motor is bogged down from the factory, a quick flash and a clutch mod and it's a real beast. very very fun.
I can't hardly watch this video!!! (It's really fast but I'm still behind everyone else....) Every time he (she) gives it a little gas, you can hear him (her) almost piss on her self!!!!! Get on a 250cc where you belong....
I have a 2014. Very easy to turn bike; corners excellently with modest counter-steer. Brakes are top notch. I have not found anyone yet, riding any other cruiser, on any paved road anywhere, that will hang with this bike. Period.
I have the 2014 VMAX. 100% beast. 100% fun. 100% Super Sport Bike power. 100% thirsty on fuel too. I get way better w/ highway miles than city stop & go. On the highway, I get approx. 100-110 miles out of a full 4 gl. tank and that's cruising at 75-85 on the highway. Approx. 80 miles city so be prepared. It's my fun bike aka bar hopper. Unlike the comment in the vid and it "not wanting to turn". It's all perspective. I hear how it could be though if you're used to something else lighter and more nimble. I also have a HD Street Glide and after riding it for years and years, to me this thing is so easy to maneuver. Again, what a fun, comfortable quick kick in the pants! The bike is no joke whatsoever and way more comfortable than I thought it would be. Thanks for posting the great vids and everyone ride fun n safe out there!!
+eyezlikeydrums Thanks for constructive input as an owner. It's good to see other people's perspectives especially those with more time with this beast. It is a rad bike, just doesn't fit my frame too well I guess. I'd like to take it for an extensive test ride for a day.
thinking about one, how is it in the city?
eyezlikeydrums "it's my Bar Hopper" yeah I'm going to in just a substance that even slightly reduces my judgment and then ride a motorcycle because I'm a fucking moron who wants the Darwin Award
I can see people not liking this bike because it's a love it or hate it kind of bike.
Most people prefer something a little smaller because if your not used to the weight it will have handful in the corners.
The Vmax is a bike that too few people know how to fully enjoy & as a result would be wasted on an inexperienced rider as well as a short ride as many hours on this bike is needed to fully know know the Vmax & to know its capability, potential & to fully enjoy such a machine.
Happy & safe riding.... 😀
Just too many people dislike this bike & only a select few can tame this beast & will truly know what real power is.
Theodore Bundy love mine
I have a Mighty Max...i love your comment...so true!!
Is it good for very long trips?
@@ThatDudeJCrash if you don't mind stopping for fuel every 100 miles. The beast is thirsty.
Thanks for the review! I'm looking to start riding soon and I have always likes the badass look of the V-Max! I always wondered what it is like to ride it and at least this gives me an idea. Took guts to ride that beast!
I love when people say a bike is too fast it makes me want to go buy one
I'd never consider an all-out sportbike. But the VMAX, anytime. I want a 1700 so badly.
He's obviously scared of the bike which is influencing his objectivity! Watched a video before this one that was the VMAX being ridden by a professional sport bike racer who loved almost everything about the VMAX including comfort and handling. I'd have to say this guy's evaluation was totally unrealistic. Although they both agreed its really fast!
People who are scared of the bike before they even get on it rarely are objective with their evaluation.
I am a former open class dirt bike racer who has owned a number of different bikes and currently riding a first gen Vmax. I've gone over 30,000 miles with only 1 plug and tire change. It's the best cruiser I've ever owned!
GO BABY, GO! Stop talking, take the next exit to break off from the crowd, and take it for a real spin.
You can only do to the best to your ability and experience, that is like a Rocket that YAMAHA.
"A novelty item is an object which is specifically designed to serve no practical purpose, and is sold for its uniqueness" Except this is designed for something - acceleration, and has had the same purpose since the 80s. I guess sports cars are a novelty as well since you can't get groceries in them.
Xero going fast is a novelty, since most places you'll never be able to get anywhere close to top speed. It's entertainment divorced from practicality, ergo novelty.
@@derek96720 Acceleration is also an aspect of speed, not just attaining a high top speed. Acceleration can be used at virtually all times when riding. So you’re stupid, and the VMAX is NOT merely a novelty. Its purpose is to be able to accelerate voraciously from or at any speed whatsoever. It’s the opposite of a novelty, unlike you and your bogus opinions.
The Vmax was made for drag racing. Yamaha wanted a muscle bike to tap into the motorcycle drag racing market going on in the 1980s.
Wow I have a 94 vmax and the power band starts at 6k it is insane, I’m thinking you just touched the start of power at 6k on that as well. The vmax is a stand alone bike, that’s why I ride mine out in the middle of nowhere around nobody. Stay safe out there..
yeah, i do alot of adventure riding too, but it still doesn't make it hard to turn. that which feels a bit stiff and sluggish at 5mph also makes it beyond stable at speed. turns really well ya just might wanna review counter steering again. my cousin just came off a z1000 to one of these and he loves it and doesn't find he misses much handling wise, that said the power gain is awesome.
People think they are hot shit on their Vrod until a Vmax rolls up...
my brand new vmax same colour is gonna be with me in 15 days. can't wait
Honest review, hate it low speed, huge grin upon takeoff! One mean looking bikes for sure and the punch to prove it.
I love the looks of the original V-Max 1200, and I applaud what the designers of the new VMAX tried to do, but I just can't get into its looks. As an artist and long time motorcycle enthusiast I find the new design to be an odd caricature of the original. Everything from about mid-seat rearward looks goofy to me, and some of the stuff up front looks odd too. Oh well. Maybe they will have another, better, iteration in the future.
It is supposed to be the same....but new....comprehende ?
HadesOmega Moto Are you used to riding a Honda Rebel?
I can’t amagine what a rush it must be I had 2 older style ones a lot of fun
Does it have front antilock brakes.? All bikes built after 1995 should have been equipped with it least front anti-lock brakes. The technology existed 1989.
I'm not sure there are many bikes you can get without ABS still, I got a 2016 Victory Empulse and it doesn't have ABS.
YES HAS ABS
It is heavy to handle?
You say you have a 750cc Turbo that is more fun and for you.The turbo must have some lag because when you give the VMAX some gas it's instantaneous and you get very suprised as the motorcycle lunges forward.I think you could ride this motorcycle as the more you ride it the more your going to be comfortable with it.Remember riding is supposed to be fun and good times and a adventure.If you can ride the VMAX you can ride most any motorcycle with a big engine that is fast and fun.Alright keep test riding and having new adventures and fun.Hooah!!!
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What camera are you using?
I think in this video I was using the Ion Air Pro 2
@@hadesomegamoto7639 ok i was hoping it was an ion. Do you ever use GoPro?
you will never be able to know this bike in a group test ride. this actually is a very nice bike and despite of its weight it handles very well even at slow speeds. you just need to get to know this beast. when you open the throttle a little it will show you it's other side and no one I mean no one can keep up with it on the road
Clutch is the same on my 2019.. Adjusting doesn't make it better. Although an aftermarket clutch does..
Bring the price down to "reality" and Yamaha might have a bike that sells like the Vmax 1200 did.... Way to pricy and too thirsty for 90% of the possible buyers. Thanks for the review, it helps put buying this bike into prospective - not. I have a HD Electra Glide and a Honda 1500 Goldwing so the VMax 1700 is NOT wide or heavy. Btw, the R1 your rode was faster in the 1/4 mile.
I love my 1994 Honda Goldwing GL1500 SE.
Ronnie Ritchie
I have a 2000 GL1500SE with over 130,000 miles and it still rides like new (progressive shocks all around help a lot in the ride department). You can't beat the 1500 for comfort and pavement crushing smoothness.
Mine only has a little over 62K miles on it. It's in fantastic condition and I've not decided on whether I should sell it or not.
Ronnie Ritchie
Think of it this way. No other motorcycle is known by name like the Goldwing. Harley is a manufacturer's name. Same with Ducati, BMW, Triumph, etc. There are manufacturer clubs, like BMW club, HOG, etc, but the Goldwing has a Goldwing club that is huge throughout the USA and a magazine that has people's names in it to help you in local areas if you break down. But alas, they never get called just like the Maytag washing machine mechanic.... Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) is unlike any in America because it is specific to the model within the manufacturer's brand.... There is no Sportster Club, BMW K1100LT club, Triumph Rocket III club, throughout the world besides the ON LINE clubs, but there is a GWRRA club!. The GWRRA club is unique as the Goldwing is today. In 1976, I bought a Kawasaki KZ900 over the Goldwing. Bad move... But, I fixed it and now own a Goldwing. I will always own one until I give up riding and that includes a trike conversion!!! Keep the Wing and sell your neighbor to the highest bidder - kills two birds with one stone - neighbor gone, money in your pocket (if your neighbor is worth anything).. ha,ha...
It's a beautiful bike. I'd post a picture of it if I could.
Well you're not in Florida like the last Vmax guy when I saw him riding past Hillsborough County Sheriff bus. And it looks like the roads suck Where You Are and it's slightly hilly so you're not in Florida even though there's palm trees. I figure you're in Calipornia?
This demo ride was in San Mateo, California.
Well I don't claim to be a riding genius I'm an adventure rider, I specialize in riding places people don't normally go and come home. It was my first time riding this bike and it just didn't fit me, it was too wide and heavy. Very hard to turn, it didn't impress me much and I couldn't really use all that power it had where I was riding it. To me its just a novelty bike. I've got a 750cc turbo bike and I have much more fun on that.
You must be a little fella.
Please don’t pretend to be a motorcyclist or a man.
How would it be for long trips?
I think it would be good for long trips it's comfortable there's not wind protection though so if you had a windscreen would make it a good long distance bike.
@@hadesomegamoto7639 thank you so much for the fast reply. I'm 5'6 so idk if it's a good choice but I don't care. Is it super heavy?
@@ThatDudeJCrash Yeah it's pretty heavy and wide. Try to sit on one first and see if it fits you.
@yusuf islam Well do you recommend one? Preferably the Triump brand
What model is that of the vmax
This video is a couple years old, it is a 2015 model.
HadesOmega Moto wow a youtuber who actually will respond.. lol you've got another subscriber! 😂 thank you!
Thanks =)
The Vmax is NOT a fast bike. It is an extremely quick bike. Big difference.
its quick to be fast I have a 96 vmax 15 z1000 and my 96 is faster and I just ordered 17 vmax if you ever want to race look me up
With an ECU reflash to remove the 138mph limiter, the VMAX will hit 165mph at just less than 9000rpm in 5th gear. That’s fast, especially for a crusier (since no other cruiser will come close to that top speed).
@@charliemartin2722 any time, any place, over any distance.
"It's so heavy!" says the sport-bike rider.
It's not comfortable for you because it was meant for a MAN....
More like a fatass
Does his mammy know he's out.
@@hadesomegamoto7639 fuckin weak comeback.
Need to take that bike back to the "man" that owns it!
No one owns it is a demo bike
@@hadesomegamoto7639 maybe a woman should buy it then, after the way you rode it. 🤦
Sure if they want a overpriced novelty bike, maybe if you buy me one I can ride it however I feel like it
@@hadesomegamoto7639 lol, just because you cant handle it, doesn't make it a novelty.
Hard to turn because of that big wide tire on back
That and it's massive like riding a horse
Using a race horse to trail ride wow 6 rpms you are wild and crazy wtf. You cant do it justice for real.
don't be such a wimp.
The clutch release point is at the end so you can shift gears faster. You disd not released the power of this bike, not even close.
What kind of test is ride a vmax on 60 mph??? Have to be a bad joke...
Manbearpig is real I'm cereal!
Spinning tires at every light with a Dyna and this guy is riding like a 50cc scooter lol.
some newbie who doesnt even get up to 5500 rpm ( where the vboost kicks in , at least on the older generation ) has no place making judgement . thats why you rarely get a chance to test drive a vmax. in order to appreciate the full power , you better know how to handle the machine . i change my bald dunlop qualifiers every time i change the oil . i enjoy and make use of the power , and have never come up against a more torquey monster . definitely NOT the bike for you if its your first bike or your first high power ride . lotsa vmax out there that are for sale because it scared the shit outta the guy that bought it . sorry hades , better stick to little cafe racers that are light and tame enough for beginners .
he has room to make more judgement than you do.
+mitchell leblanc So I guess you were never a "newbie"? I hate when people act shitty towards people with less experience as if they popped out of the womb an expert.
mitchell leblanc has
To the gentleman that spent $600 on his rear tire. Look up online..$148
Please do not degrade the bike by taking your picture with it....
Why do they put wimps on powerful motorcycles!
At a dead stop, before your ride even starts, "engine is very responsive". 🙄
fyi, it doesn't even get going till 6K rpm. you didn't really experience the bike.
Yeah I wish they'd just let you take the bike out yourself like the Harleys, I couldn't wind it up enough following everyone else. Its definitely a rocket just too much bike for my taste, I'll take something lighter.
+mark key What do you mean it doesn't even get going until 6K rpm?
He's probably talking about the powerband it'll start picking up more at 6k. Haha the bike is bonkers under 6k already.
Actually, I believe he is confusing the Gen 2 with the Gen 1. Just wanted to ask the question to see.
+John Jones , not at all, at 6K it really kicks in. if ya think it's insane below 6K, 8K will scare ya. cool thing is this motor is bogged down from the factory, a quick flash and a clutch mod and it's a real beast. very very fun.
Here we goWOOOOOOOHWoe! Hahahahaha
Stop fake laughing.
great photography, poor commentary
eats harley for breakfast
I can't hardly watch this video!!! (It's really fast but I'm still behind everyone else....) Every time he (she) gives it a little gas, you can hear him (her) almost piss on her self!!!!! Get on a 250cc where you belong....
Ummmmm ummmmmm errrrrrrrr ummmmmmmmmm uh uhhhhhhh ummmmmerrrrruhhhhhhh 😶🔫 SPIT IT OUT ALREADY, FUUUUUUCK.
must be Chinese Whan ker
e partito in 5 questo imbranato ,!!!!
Wow, the commentary of a giddy schoolgirl... stick with your Honda Rebel for a few more years...
You sound pretty nervous dude. Maybe you shouldn’t be riding bikes.
I've probably rode way more than you
I'd expect this reaction from a girl.
What a waste of time, go back to your Prius.