Yamaha 2009 VMAX launched

Yamaha has recently launched its all new muscled bike the "VMAX" in India. This 21st century technology bike is very popular world wide and are also considered two wheeler equivalent of the big American V8 cars.Equipped with 1679cc V4 engine, this muscled monster delivers a power of 200hp. Hydraulic slipper clutch, 5 speed transmission, ABS brakes, chain and gear driven cams opening 4 valves per cylinder. A 200/50 R18 rear tire, 120/70 R18 front and fully adjustable suspension front and rear. A 4 gallon tank is under the seat and filled as before with a filler under the backrest. The 4 into 2 into 4 exhaust has an EXUP valve for tuning power across the rev range. The large analog tach is where it’s supposed to be with a big shift indicator light. Weight is 683 pounds.

At present the automaker is looking for 30 per cent share in the deluxe and premium bike segment and hopes to grap a market share 10 per cent in the Indian bike market by 2012.
If you are looking for having this bike then you must also have a monstrous budget as the 2009 VMAX is priced at Rs. 20 lakhs (ex-Delhi Showroom).