1992 Yamaha V Max review from Spain
"Amazing Acceleration"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Battery died a month after I bought the bike. Carbs needed cleaning at the same time - only normal I guess for a very original bike.
My Yamaha service centre installed a new battery, new fuel filter, and then stripped the carbs, cleaned them and then rebuilt them with new jets etc. and removed the 100bhp limiter. It now has approx 125bhp (so the Yamaha mechanic says!). I think it now has a real 100bhp at the rear wheel.
General comments?
Very fast accelerating bike with reasonable handling considering its weight, low foot pegs and exhaust.
I highly recommend this bike, its my second bike (first was a ZZR-250) and it is very easy to ride. I've gone from 34bhp to 125bhp in one step and haven't had any problems or falls, drops etc.
Only inconvenience is the small fuel tank, which limits my antics to 130km between fuel stops... yes, I do like accelerating full throttle all the time.
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 | Great muscle bike with cruiser looks |
| Powerful as heck without the loud noise |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Acceleration marks | 9/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Handling marks | 6/10 |
| Braking marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 74000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 79000 kilometres |
| Previous motorcycle | Kawasaki ZZR250 |
| Date of Entry | 22nd November, 2004 |