Star Motorcycles USA has unveiled the new 2009 VMax. 

The VMax first appeared in the market back in 1985. It is used to known for its powerful V4 engine, shaft drive, and distinctive styling. Since then it has received only minor updates and color changes. The Bike is offered for sale through the Star Motorcycles division of Yamaha Motorcycles. But in the new 2009 VMax9, Star has equipped the the bike with fuel injection, anti-lock brakes and many of the MotoGP-derived technologies. 

The 2009 VMax has been equipped with Yamaha’s YCC-T chip-controlled throttle technology. It also has a hydraulically-activated ramp-style slipper clutch to keep downshifts as smooth and rider-friendly as possible. The chassis has been updated with a redesigned cast aluminum main frame.  It has a round dial speedo and indicator lights are mounted on the handlebars. There is a virtual onboard computer mounted on the tank called the organic electro luminescence display. It contains an odometer, clock gear position indicator, stopwatch with many other features.

The bike is a limited edition offer. Star Motorcycles is only making 2500 of the 2009 version. Dealers are currently taking $1,000 down payments for the bike, which will be built to order. The order period is June 4 through October 31. Even with such a high price tag, the VMax has a strong fan following who will happily like to become the proud owner of this legend.

2009 Star Motorcycles VMax Specifications / Price

Base price: $17,990

Powertrain: Liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, DOHC, four-stroke, 65-degree V4, 4 valves per cylinder, 5-speed

Displacement: 1,679 cc

Maximum horsepower: 197.4

Maximum torque: 123 pound-feet

Seat height: 30.5 inches

Wet weight: 683 pounds

For more details, refer to http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/msite/micro_v1.aspx

Source: UptoSpeed 

Pics Courtesy: Star Motorcycles