Speculations about the next Yamaha VMax

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Speculations about the next Yamaha VMax

Written: 12/05/2006 : 12:58. Read 22061 times (20/day).

Let us dream about the next Vmax...

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We all speculate a bit now and then. These two V-max based V4's are dream bikes and Luc1 had free hands to create whatever he liked based around Yamaha's new V4 engine. The VMR 1000 sportsbike and the VMN 1400 naked streetfighter was the result. We have literally created a new model series for Yamaha as we thought it would be a shame if the V-max was the only model to benefit from a very powerful V4.

We reckon the new V-max could feature a 1400cc engine or larger and the VMN concept reflects this. Notice how the frame has been designed to allow full view of that gorgeous V4 engine. R1 swing arm and six-pot radial callipers from V-max. Also notice our designer’s impression of how future Yamaha exhausts could look like based on the new FZ1.

The VMR 1000 is a scaled down version of the powerful V4 and reflects a vision that these engines might be part of WSB future. Aprilia will build one for 2008 and if this shows to be the way to go there is no reason why Yamaha could not build one too having the V-max technology. On Yamaha's internet V-max survey, as we have mentioned several times before, one of the questions was whether you wanted a 200bhp+ engine in the new V-max. There is no lacking in power from a V4, that is for sure.

Who knows, Yamaha might be thinking the same as us.

By Tor Sagen

Additional info about the concept: I initially asked Luc1 to design a Yamaha hyper tourer, reflecting the gap in Yamaha’s range where Suzuki has got the Hayabusa, Kawasaki ZZR1400 and Honda the XX. However, as it turned out I got a new V4 sportsbike and a naked back as well as the VMR 1400. Luc1 is a professional industrial designer that works for a reputable automotive design firm. For this reason he prefers to stay anonymous. Model names and concept are completely made up for this story, except for the V-max itself.

1: V-max with added seat, headlight, blinkers and mirrors
2: VMR 1000
3: VMR 1400
4: VMN 1400

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