Custom Vmax lighting

4/30/07 It has been awhile since there has been any news on the new Vmax worth posting. Since my last post the prototype made a showing in the states at the Long beach bike show in December. The prototype and the current 07 model are now being marketed under the Yamaha "Star" brand. This is a distinct difference from the tuning fork logo all the past models have on them for a badge (see photo)

The most exiting recent news I have come across was on raptorsandrockets.com this website states the following:

"Yamaha have now confirmed that the Vmax will become reality shortly. The new Max will be a 2008 model and the launch will take place this Autumn. The Vmax will be offered to US and European riders first and the production will be split 50/50 from what we have been told. In the US the bike will be named Star Vmax and in Europe Yamaha Vmax. Apparently the final specs will not disappoint anyone..."

That is some very cool news if true. We can only wait till fall to see if the new beast shows up on the floor at our local dealership. If I find any news confirming this I will be sure and post it here.

2/26/06 Yamaha now has a website dedicated to the new Vmax. They are looking for feedback on the prototype (and who their potential buyers are). The website shows photos of the bike shown below and has a questionnaire you can fill out. Check it out: http://www.next-vmax.com

10/28/05 There has been talk for years about a newly designed Vmax. Tons of rumors and sketches have floated around the internet and message boards about a possible new Vmax and when it would be released. It appears the rumors were true. Yamaha has been thinking about a new Vmax. From October 22 to November 6, 2005 the 39th Tokyo Motor Show was held. During the special invite, photos (below) were taken of what appears to be a newly designed Vmax. Yamaha is keeping very quiet about this bike, there is no mention of a Vmax in their line up at the show. They just mention a concept bike (http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/global/news/2005/10/05/tms.html). Rumor is an all new 200HP potential 1800cc power plant that Yamaha has been working on would be the match for the new Vmax, possible release 2007/ 2008. My guess is it will be shown in its production state at the next Tokyo motor show October 27, 2008. That sounds good to me! I for one will be very interested to see what comes of this. My only hope is the new Vmax has the same impact on the industry as the original did.

This page will be updated as more information on this bike is released.

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