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Planning on a Big purchase Bking or Vmax?... or Other options.

Brand-spanking new?

I've heard you have to rev them ridiculously high to get any kind of power out of them. Oh well - it's not like you're buying it for speed or torque! :xsmilie_mrgreen::xsmilie_mrgreen::xsmilie_mrgreen:
 
I did ALLOT of Research before committing to the B-King but this video pretty much wraps up the insanity of the bikes...

I personally needed something with good reach with mileage range (true the B-king isn't great either) But the V-max can't get over 100 miles per TANK.

But you don't buy a V-max for it's practicality... Well you don't buy a B-king for one either :rolleyes:. It's just a tad more practical.
 
You can get more than 100 miles out of a tank of gas on a new VMAX, I don't know where you heard that but that's poppycock. I've heard 110-120. Compared to the 80 miles on my ZL900 Eliminator, that's an upgrade! LOL.
 
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83GS1100E_Tornado said:
You can get more than 100 miles out of a tank of gas on a new VMAX, I don't know where you heard that but that's poppycock. I've heard 110-120. Compared to the 80 miles on my ZL900 Eliminator, that's an upgrade! LOL.
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Here's 1 article I read about it, Link:
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/274/2909/Motorcycle-Article/2009-Yamaha-Star-VMAX-Comparison.aspx
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The only big disappointment with the VMAX is its abysmal sub 100-mile range. We limped into re-fuel at 87 miles on one occasion. 87 miles! There’s a price to pay for gobs of power and on the VMAX it was a 23mpg efficiency. With the 4-gallon tank (located under the seat), you do the math. We found the gas-guzzling amusing during our brief time with the Max, but double-digit range dims the fun factor
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I'm sure that was heavy on the throttle riding too... But DAMN that's a thirsty 1700!
 
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Trust me, I've read about it on the VMAX forum. The guys that hammer them constantly are less than a hundred, guys that just ride "normally" can stretch to 120 or so. I never got more than 120 out my B-King, so it's not a big deal. The 1st generation cruising range is about the same. Not a consideration or factor in my decision, one way or another. I'm ready for a stretch at 100 miles!
 
83GS1100E_Tornado said:
Trust me, I've read about it on the VMAX forum. The guys that hammer them constantly are less than a hundred, guys that just ride "normally" can stretch to 120 or so. I never got more than 120 out my B-King, so it's not a big deal. The 1st generation cruising range is about the same. Not a consideration or factor in my decision, one way or another. I'm ready for a stretch at 100 miles!
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Got it!
I don't want to be Mr. Miss-information tonight. 120 miles isn't that bad... I'm looking around 135 miles with my B-King. I'm just lumbering with it now... (Still keep it in A mode though don't worry ;) ) Occasional high speed stint. I didn't buy the B-K to be a fuel efficient machine... Just a fun daily ridden one.

As of now I see about 35MPG, my Yaris gets better gas but it's no way as much fun.
 
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My ex drove a Yaris. I called it "the Egg" and frequently told her it would be fun to set it up as a rally car, at least in appearance. :biggrin: It could do the Paris Tufar Rallye.
 
Well, I finally bit the bullet and pulled the trigger on a brand new 2015 VMAX! Picking it up Saturday in Pelham, Alabama, closest dealer I could find that had one, 12 hour round trip! Can't wait to get her home! :)

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83GS1100E_Tornado said:
Well, I finally bit the bullet and pulled the trigger on a brand new 2015 VMAX!
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It's about friggin' time! I never saw anybody with such a wimpy stable as yours.

You'll finally have a bike that can do the speed limit, maybe even keep up with traffic. I figured eventually you'd get tired of being beaten by mopeds.

Congratulations, ride her in health, and please share many pictures with us.
 
A very cool bike, though aesthetically even more odd than its predecessor. I hate the space between the rear fender and the tire, and that exhaust is as ugly as the B-King's.
 
I always thought the 1st V-Max was the best looking. The latest ones seem to me to have a very high finish quality,tho, and really look aggressive.
 
I remember when some fellow had worked to create functioning scoops for the first gen, only to find he couldn't make them provide more power. Cornells's VGAS was an amazing upgrade. I never did it to mine (had the Stage 7 kit with a K&N and a full exhaust, but no other power adders; Lots of suspension work, though), but heard a bike with it and the UFO exhaust. Made mine sound tame and had horsepower and torque mine couldn't touch. The new bike makes even that seem somewhat mild, but it's a huge pig of a bike with a miniscule range. It is more like a demonic Sportster than an open road burner.
 
Wow, what a awesome motorcycle. I bet that will peg the fun meter. Good luck on getting that smile off your face, it will be permanent all summer long. :) Congratulations!
 
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