2005 Yamaha V Max review from United States of America
"A True Legend"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Back brakes froze up, and required me to get a new caliper and back brakes.
Front brakes make a noise.
New battery needed.
General comments?
Seat gets uncomfortable after a little more than half hour of riding.
Everything on my bike is stock and I love it that way.
I rarely hit v boost, and when I do it is just for a second or so, because it is just nuts when you enter it. You really do feel like you are time warping back when you hit it.
I mainly use it as a boulevard cruiser.
Most people don't know what the bike is, and need to ask because you just don't see many on the road.
I don't care if it's not popular, I love it. I owned one before in 2000 and had to sell it because of money problems, and I always regretted it, and had to buy another new one. I called every dealer in Vegas and I found only one dealer with a new one in stock. When I sat on it, I knew it would be mine again. Four years later, I love it as much as ever.
Recommended Reviews:
 | I liked my V Max so much I bought a new R6 |
 | Brilliant. I will never part with it |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Acceleration marks | 10/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Handling marks | 8/10 |
| Braking marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 4 miles |
| Most recent distance | 5100 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Yamaha V Max |
| Date of Entry | 15th June, 2008 |