New Yamaha VMax, officially official
197bhp, 122lb/ft, 143mph, 1679cc 65-degree v4, 4-valves per cylinder, gear driven cams, 309kg wet, YCC-T fly-by-wire throttle, YCC-I variable length intakes, a 5-speed gearbox with slipper clutch, shaft drive, ABS: This is the 2009 VMax. Priced at $17,990, it's available to order now for November delivery.
Additionally, the 2009 VMax features a cast aluminum frame that uses the engine as a stressed member, 52mm RWU forks and a monoshock at the rear. The suspension is fully adjustable. The radial front brakes feature wavy disks and 6-piston calipers in addition to the ABS. Only 2,500 bikes will be produced for the 2009 model year. The only color available is black. 
The new VMax also features a prominent tachometer with a 9,500rpm redline and a huge shift light for drag racing. The speedometer and other instruments are located on the tank and use an organic electroluminescent display that's supposedly exceptionally bright and easy to read. 
The variable length inlets switch to their shortest length at 6,650rpm, which should provide a noticeable surge in power and acceleration. Expect the 2009 VMax to run the 1/4 mile in close to nine seconds.
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It's not USD forks!
You sir are correct. Fixed.
I can't believe how ugly they made it. omg, It's as if they tried to.
143 mph ???
that's all ??
for the same money, some japanese
sport bikes or a mv F4 312r will do
194 mph !!!!
I'm not sure what to think....but I know I don't like it. I like the numbers but.......no, I don't think so. 18 Grand!!!! no no no.
Cmon all tork and a 180 in the rear how about a 240 at least your going to need more rubber on the ground beside it would look chunky
whoever doesnt appreciate this bike just is ignorant to the nature of the beast, its not a 200 mph sport bike nor was it ever intended. And where are you going to use all that top end in the states those who brag about speeds like that, usually have never even felt triple digits on a bike. The rush my friends is hooking 200 bhp to the rear, red light to red light, if youre upset about the price, find out how much it would cost to set up a car or any fairly comfortable bike, to get you well into the 9 sec range. And remap the f.i, a good set of pipes....?