How does a VMAX compare to a V65 Sabre?

[VMax-Mike]

Ed I think you Were a lot younger And a lot dumber When you had your v65. Hondas are for girls Keep a penis on it And by a Yamaha Vmax. W hat up gargoyle.

 

[Rusty McNeil]

I have both a 85 V65 Sabre and a 2005 VMAX. I was surprised that the VMAX wasn't as fast although I think the VMAX is a much, much better ride. The suspension and brakes are obvioiusly much better on the VMAX but there is 20 years of technology difference. Even with the big difference in age, I consistently beat the VMAX by about a tenth of a sec in 1/4 mile. 11.6 on the V65 and 11.7 on the VMAX. No question which sled looks better. The 65 was my first bike so it has sentimental value to it.

I think in reality the 2005 Vmax is still 1985 technology....No real changes except two pot fronts and a little bigger forks.....

I've owned both as well, not at the same time...V65 was a very comfortable ride, so is the Vmax with the right seat...

 

[ZackDaniels]

Yeah that. That was part of it's appeal to me. Bikes were the best thing to come out of the 80's and I love all of their terribly framed undampened drive glory. Getting a bike from the 80's that just happened to be made in the 2000's was a perk.

Ed I think you Were a lot younger And a lot dumber When you had your v65. Hondas are for girls Keep a penis on it And by a Yamaha Vmax. W hat up gargoyle.

The max was Yamaha's answer to the v65 and all signs point to it being the faster bike. Maybe you were just a bit slimmer when you were younger and running your v65 around?