2009 Yamaha VMAX®, Advertised pricing excludes applicable taxes, title and licensing and are subject to change without notice. Pricing may exclude any added parts, accessories or installation unless otherwise noted. Sale prices include all applicable offers. Not all options listed are available on pre-owned models. Contact dealer for details.

2009 Yamaha VMAX® Key features:

A new-generation V4: The thunderous 1679cc, 65-degree, liquid- cooled, fuel-injected four-valves-per-cylinder, DOHC engine pumps out astonishing power to reinvent the VMAX legend.

The sportbike-proven Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake (YCC-I)switches nearly instantaneously between 150mm and 54mmintake funnels as needed for a broad powerband that delivers optimum performance at any rpm.

Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T), the fly-by-wiresystem, delivers flawless response every time the rider twists the throttle.

Engine combines four-valve technology with a high 11.3:1compression ratio, forged aluminum pistons and NGK® Iridiumspark plugs with R1-type direct ignition coils to extract maximum horsepower from the fuel charge.

Cams are driven by a combined chain and gear system toprecisely control valves while keeping cylinder heads remarkably compact for such a large displacement engine.

Hydraulically activated clutch includes racetrack-provenramp-type slipper clutch system that makes braking from speed while downshifting smoother.

Five-speed transmission has superbly spaced gear ratios to take full advantage of the engine’s awesome power in straight-line acceleration or through the canyons.

Delivering this power cruiser’s muscle to the street means a beefy shaft drive just like its predecessor. Special shaft design includes two cross joints to accommodate the fat 200/50 R18 rear tire.

The high-performance engine is cooled by two radiators forefficiency and clean looks. Lubrication is via a simple, reliable wet sump system.

Four-into-one-into-two-into-four exhaust system with EXUP (Exhaust Ultimate Power