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Old 08-20-2008, 01:09 AM   #21 (permalink)
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dude, check out the up and coming v-max that yamaha has built. jeezers. saw the specs and pics in sport rider the other day and it looks like it might get the king's attention. might be a little on the heavy side but that humongous v-4 engine gives me a....... a warm feeling inside.
No way. The Vmax is neutered, and most likely won't come close to touching the B-King. Rumor has it someone in town has one ordered. If/when it shows up we will see what is up. My money is on my B-King.
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Neutered? Really?

2009 Star Motorcycles VMax - First Look - MotorcycleUSA.com

I know it's just claimed right now, but seriously...
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2009 Star Motorcycles VMax - First Look - MotorcycleUSA.com

I know it's just claimed right now, but seriously...
all i have to say with that is... damn!
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Old 08-20-2008, 03:58 PM   #24 (permalink)
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He, he...the legend lives.

Thanks for the link.

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It may have 197 hp, but why limit it to 135 mph? And $18,000? Come on Yamaha, what are ya thinking? Sure, all 2500 units will sell here, but there isn't $18,000 worth of bike there. Can't wait to run one.
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Damn near 200 ponies aint no joke.

5 minutes after it's released there'll be 10 different ways to bypass the 135 mph governor.

My money's on the V-Max.
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And why would you want to go faster than 135mph? I could have sworn that I read it was capable of exceeding that speed if you were drag racing it, but can't find that anywhere atm.
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And why would you want to go faster than 135mph? I could have sworn that I read it was capable of exceeding that speed if you were drag racing it, but can't find that anywhere atm.
for the hell of it?
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What I've heard is that the V-Max is designed for drag racing. You get full power in the first 3 gears, with the power limited in gears 4 and 5 to keep the top speed down. Yes, this is backward from most sport bikes that limit power in the first couple gears to prevent unintentional wheelies.

I don't know if the above is true, I've just read it online. Unfortunately can't seem to find a link right now.
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It may have 197 hp, but why limit it to 135 mph? And $18,000? Come on Yamaha, what are ya thinking? Sure, all 2500 units will sell here, but there isn't $18,000 worth of bike there. Can't wait to run one.
Why the hell do you need to go faster than 135...because you can? The V-max has a legacy...the B-king...not so much.

PS: The people who will buy the V-max...likely wouldn't look twice at the Buger King
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fyi yes i do know that he's not from Quebec but it makes it that much more of an insult
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I'll cram a bottle of maple syrup up your *** and see who's laughing then
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I couldn't find the syrup scene, but omfg I love this movie!!

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go smoke a maple leaf... you crazy bastids got a maple leaf in everything
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Sure they would...they'd look at the ugly ass pipes hanging out the back of the bike. (from a distance)
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