2009 Yamaha Star V-Max First Look

The motorcycle horsepower wars have been raging since the very first Yamaha V-Max was born in 1984 (as an ‘85 model). Back then the V-Max was rated at 145 hp—an astonishing number for the 80s. In many ways, the V-Max was the very first muscle bike.

An all-new aluminum frame and swingarm help negotiate all that power, and 320mm and 298mm ABS-equipped wave-type disc brakes should provide strong stops after fierce high-speed runs.