Introduced in 1985, the Yamaha V-Max was initially sold solely in the US market -its purpose to be a complete powerhouse, with aggressive looks and phenomenal acceleration – a two-wheeled version of an American muscle car, if you like…
Powered by an 1197cc shaft-drive V4 engine producing 145bhp, the V-Max was sold in other markets from 1991, though those sold in Europe were detuned.
This one, though, is a South African model from close to the end of V-Max production, so is the full-fat, full power example. It’s in immaculate condition, is a low mileage example and is guaranteed to get noticed. 1JTX9rc0r7PkM3kjWi1KL5yEbEwmKnxWfLa53b1S.jpg1.15 MB
The History and Paperwork
Freshly imported from South Africa
The vendor specialises in importing vehicles from the country and will happily help the buyer complete the registration process if the bike stays in the UK.
This is a very smart and original example of the seminal Japanese muscle bike, presented in superb condition and ready to register, use and enjoy.
There are only a handful of V-Maxs in the UK as it was only officially imported for a couple of years, but being the full-power non-European model this one is one of the most special – its imposing looks and incredible performance are sure not to disappoint.
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