Would you like a Test Drive?

As the orange sun shone in the dusk of 4 June 2008, automobile Godfather Yamaha unveiled an absolutely bootilicious new bike - the 2009 Yamaha VMAX.

The mean machine features a very sexy aluminium frame with its 1,679 cc (102 CID) liquid cooled V4 DOHC engine, an electroluminescent instrument readout, Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake and a large tachometer with a big shift light.

If that's not enough the motorcycle is also juiced up with fully adjustable suspension, anti-lock brakes, slipper clutch, a fuel tank beneath the seat, and a distinctive key.

The Yamaha VMAX boasts hydraulically operated 10 fibre/9 steel ramp style slipper clutch. Drool away guys - the Yamaha VMAX 2009 arrives your way.

Here are the specs:

Top Speed: 220kmph
Seat Height: 77.5cm
Wheelbase: 1700mm
Ground clearance: 140mm
Weight: 310kg
Engine: Liquid Colled, dohc, 4 stroke, 4 valve, V4 cylinder, 1687cc
Max Power: 200bhp at 9000rpm
Max Torque: 17kg at 6500rpm
Engine Management: Fuel Injection
Transmission: 5 speed gears
Fuel Tank: 15 liters
Clutch: Wet, multiple disc hydraulic slipper clutch with diaphragm spring
Suspension: FRONT - Soqi telescopic forks, 52mm; REAR: Soqui Shock link type suspension
Brakes: FRONT - Dual Discs 320mm, REAR - Single Disc 292mm
Tyres: FRONT - 120/70 R18M/C Bridgestone; REAR - 200/50 R18M/C Bridgestone

The pic below is the engine that powers this bad boy. You like it doncha? :P