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Looks like it handles quite well, the accelleration is intense:punk:

Star-b-que is going on this weekend just north of Charlotte. 09 Vmax on display. You can get info on the official Star website under events. I'll be heading up from Raleigh Sat am. Hope to see some Vmaxes there. Scott

Got to take a good look at one at Sturgis. All I can say is wow!

Paul[Madmax] has got a bunch of things in the works for the 09 once he gets his hands on it... if the swimgarm will accept a 8.5 inch rim he will be making a direct bolt on rear wheel sporting a 240-250,if it wont he will be making a complete swingarm wheel package, he will also be making other...

Was driving on the open road the other day and what do you know an 09 past me it made me have another look as the thing that caught my eyes was the scoops by the time a got my fone out to get a pic it was long gone . It left me wondering as they not here til november but then again porshe...

Wed. noon Pacific time, Rusty from the VMOA site saw 5 new gen max's going down the coast highway. They all had dealer plates. Unfortunately, no camera, but he talked to them, asked them where they were going, they said 'cruisin' :ummm: So, they're out there, keep a sharp eye, maybe get some...

Here's some more pictures I took along with some notes of interest. The one picture of the variable intake you can see a bit of them in the gap between the faux tank and the scoop. They wouldn't remove the faux tank so I could get a better look. It looks like the faux tank is harder to take off...

HB Cycle lined up an 09 VMax to display at the start of our 507 ride. The big difference than the one that was on display at Thunder, was this one was working and we were allowed to start it ! (but not ride it :damn angry:)! The one at Thunder came without an ECU. The new VMax , in person...

Have just seen an 09 Vmax for sale on www.trademe.co.nz deposits before 31st augusts , finance available $33,850NZD and you guys thort it was expensive in the states:clapping:

The Gunbus 6728cc/ 410 cubic inch V twin weighs 1433 pounds , 523 foots pound of torque . :confused2:

Just got back from Laconia, NH. Saw the new Max for the 1st time at the Yamaha/Star / Demo ride Tent. Was able to throw a leg over the seat . It's awesome! The tent, for those of you who know Laconia, is located at Fun Spot. Upper right hand corner of the parking lot next to the KTM tent and...

Progressive $2075.00 yeah Ok?

Come on guys , we have had time to take it all in now . So which is better , old or new ? Its time to vote :ummm:

VMax at the strip

Here you go

Looks like Suziki's 200hp 6 cyl Stratosphere will be on the showroom floors as a 09 model after spending 5 years as a concept. Maybe this will light a fire under Yamaha's ass over the new Max. http://bunnypunia.blogspot.com/2007/09/suzuki-stratosphere-1100-to-be-launched.html

Was looking t pictures of Buells when I ran across this little article. http://www.motorcyclingblog.com/article/new-yamaha-v-max-set-to-go-into-production-in-2009