I had a 93 VMAX. Loved that bike a much as life itself. One year I got real busy building my business while working a job and I sold it. Now without my VMAX it rains my tears every day... especially when the Sun is shining.

Those V4s sound like a big block V8 at lower RPMs. Sounds lovely.

That sound... straight from the depths of hell

Can relate to every thing said about mighty max. Own a 05 myself. The vboost kicks ass. Every time I ride it, like riding for the lst time. If people knew, if they only knew.

O man, I had 2006 ,boy I loved that thing!My wife had the Sec gen ,haha,this is how we actually met .Biutyfull,true Muscle bike

Got a 2002 vmax and love it to death. Did mot a few weeks ago.. They said its a rearly seen well respected classic.

70 degree V4, lumpy off cam idle. Wonderful motors.

There’s one Monster YAMAHA It’s like owning a 60’s mussel-car ,StraightLine Bad Ass

Beautiful. I’m getting a 96. Trading my 76 Harley custom for this bike. People are laughing at me. Saying I’m stupid. I think I’m genius. Sick bike. Can’t wait

The sound this bike makes is beautiful!!!

That v4 sounds amazing ❤️

Amazing to hear with filter kit and a 4-1 exhaust. Such a unique sound.

I am in the process of selling my 1990 yz490 for a 2000 yamaha vmax hopefully always wanted a 490 but it's time to let her go for different things, the vmax is a legend as well. I enjoy your videos thank you sir

I own 96 v- max, had it for 9 years. Took it cross country many times. The rear tire was good for 5000, to 7,000 miles.

I owned same bike same color. My first of 3 V-Max's, first was Candy Red, then the Purple. Last one was Black with Silver Metal Flake in the Black paint. Should have kept that one as I've never seen another even at Daytona or Sturgis. Nor at the smaller biker get together's. Only Japanese bike I've owned that Harley riders would actually give compliments to!

I just bought a red 1985 Vmax with 11,000 original miles garage kept very well-maintained and looked after! You would not believe the price....

Voodooexhaust duel megaphone on these bike's is absolutely ear shreddingly awesome.

When’s Rocktober fest. I know it has to be in October but what dates

These things are scary fast in the 1/4 mile even completely stock.

@ 8:35....when you gun it.. the old shaft drive leap : )

I just got one of these from my dad and I love it, tbh a little spooky.

does maxima really make royal purple???..cuz i looked it up and cant find anywhere that says maxima makes it....

I recall peewee Gleason putting that into the 9's at a dragstrip. He came back smiling.

I have a 93. Love it. Such a ballsy beast.

Wow!! Fantastic sound.

I got a kick out of all that touring trash on a bike that has a range of 90 miles. That really is the only problem on a otherwise wonderful riding bike. I bought my 1993 v-max in 2002 used with 6,800 miles and ride it still today. I use it just for around town since the range is so limited. My 1200 Kawi is my road bike. And I'm now in the process of restoring a 1983 Honda V45 (Last full 750 before Reagan taxed bikes over 700 cc to give Harley a break) Magna with 3752 original miles. It hasn't been ridden since 1984 when the original owner died in a car accident. The widow kept it all these years. She is now 71 and I convinced her it was time to sell.

What a classic bike!

When the V Boost kicks in

Gotta luv the Kap!!

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a sound! And Power!

I had a 1993 vmax with Supertrapp and straight bars in 2004. Same color but polished aluminum air covers. $3500. Wish I never sold it. Damn things are selling for twice that now. I now have a 2014 Vstrom 1000. New body style. Granted it's no street bike like the VMax but it serves my needs better at 40 years old. Ive driven the thing halfway across the country and up in Colorado, in a few short days. I can put 10 hours in the saddle a day. And it's got plenty of power to still get the ole ticker ticking. Awesome exhaust that Supertrapp. But now when I hear loud bikes I'm annoyed. Glad I'm not the guy going around pissing people off anymore 😂

A jacket, Ken? It's still 90 degrees and sunny here in Texas. And it's almost October.

My dream muscle bike

Hey Kaplan? Can you cat walk or wheelie? You use the term send it... I’ve wheelied every street bike bike I’ve ever been on, vfr 1000 r1 ninja 900 gsxr 1000 Klr 650 sportster plus more and vmax... any thing with some balls basically. You look like a real life wolverine brother. Stand these bike up proud!

How much that going for?

Those were bad ass bikes!!!

Best bike ever, especially with the V-Boost!

RIPPIN’ IT !!!!

I can see why he pulled out so slow n careful, specially if cold tires. That shit could probably drift turns easy peezy.

ken kaplan for president

I have the newer 2010 vmax wicked powerful.

Hey Ken.. I need to disagree w the super trapps slip on no need to jet the carbs unless you go full pipes. How do i know?? I'm a vmax guru n they are my favorite all time n I've customized 100s of these bikes. If you see a vmax in NH n Mass you can bet I've done work on it. My baby is a 93 if you look n see my bikes my profile pic.... Love ya videos n what you all done for the motorcycle..

when I got mine I thought the clutch was slipping when I got on it and then found out it was the rear wheel was breaking loose.

The vmax. Is the real deal. Power.

I’m buying one in July. My cousin had two At one time. We’re both gonna buy one

V65 magna and a suzuki madura next plz. Beautiful bikes. Keep up the amazing work every1 at kaplan.

i love mine just bought it 2002

Someone's gonna get hooked up. From what I gather they put well over 100bhp

I had a 95 and the holeshot pipes r better then the supertraps

Классный мотоцикл

Hey quit yellin at Kenny. There isnt a bad angle to shoot from on any of these 1st gens!

Takes your breath away.

Gotgeous

The Devil on wheels.

I must no my life depends on owning the bat out of hell!

Design for the drag strip it is not Cruiser .

I love your vids and i have a 2006 1200 vmax and bad news, the air rams are fake. Purely cosmetic. They serve no purpose whatsoever. The designer actual had a fighter jet in mind while designing it but sadly only for looks.

sexy

Damn I wish it was black

They still make them

Call the wolverine he will sell your bikes

narly dude

Those super traps are nothing but a speeding ticket makers.

Get a hair cut! Lol

It resembles a virago🙂

The air scoops are none functioning, they are for looks only.......

Нихуя не понятно,но очень интересно!

old post but i had one and modded the crap out of it, the bike sucks it drives like a tank sorry gen 1 max, i loved you but it sucked