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Live from Yamaha's 200bhp 2009 V-Max launch
By Ben Cope on 05/06/2008 15:04:55
Minutes after Yamaha revealed the new V-Max, Visordown brings you the world's first pictures of the new 200bhp model
The new V-Max ... click the pic to see the galleryYAMAHA unveiled their all-new V-Max today in Madrid, at Santo Tome, an old airfield converted into a drag strip. The launch was witnessed by Europe's top motorcycle journalists. And I was there too
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2009 V-Max takes on drag car in quarter-mile race
By Visordown News on 06/06/2008 15:16:08
Check out the footage of Yamaha's new 200bhp V-Max in action
FOOTAGE FROM the 2009 Yamaha V-Max launch shows the new 200bhp V-four musclebike anhialating a 2500bhp drag racer.We reckon the car driver's not quite trying as hard as he could...
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First look: 2009 Yamaha V-Max
By Visordown News on 28/05/2008 12:26:25
Check out the new 1800cc, 210bhp V-Max - on sale in the next few weeks!
, capable of producing up to 210bhp from its 4 x 450cc pistons. A monstrous cast aluminium chassis, coupled with decent quality suspension front and rear, should mean the new V-Max will handle far better than its boat-like predecessor.The bike is due to make
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New Scooter: Aprilia SR Max
By Visordown News on 23/06/2011 15:45:13
125 & 300cc scooters from Aprilia priced at £3,599 and £3,899 respectively
single-cylinder, 4-stroke, 4v, 125cc engine. It is equipped with electronic injection and makes 15bhp at 9,250rpm – the maximum legal limit for a learner.The SR Max 300 is equipped with a single cylinder, 4v, liquid cooled, electronically-injected 278cc
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2011 ZX-10R on the dyno. Our survey says...
By Ben Cope on 13/06/2011 15:39:26
Stock ZX-10R goes up against S1000RR and Fireblade
Last week I took my 2011 ZX-10R to PDQ to get it run up on the dyno. You can see the video here.The horsepower result on its own looks good; 173.14bhp @ 12,5000rpm. However, the torque figure isn't quite what I expected. At 74ftlb, it's strong
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Road Test: Ducati 999 vs. 998
By John Cantlie on 21/04/2008 22:00:18
Of course, what every 998 owner really wants to know is whether they have to sell their bike immediately and get another loan for a new 999. Or are they - infact - better off with their undoubted modern classic?
There's very, very few bikes that'll have me getting into my leathers at 7am on a Sunday morning, but here I am at the girlfriend's place, shunning the snug delights of a breakfast shag followed by breakfast in bed, choosing instead to go for a ride on a motorcycle. At my age? Wh...
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Milan: 2012 Yamaha T-Max
By Visordown News on 08/11/2011 10:40:28
Yamaha update the T-Max scooter for 2012
YAMAHA have revamped their flagship T-Max scooter for 2012, unveiling the updates at the Milan show.The popular maxi scooter has been given a larger engine, up from 500cc to 530cc. The power remains the same at 46bhp but the low-to-mid range torque
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Yamaha launches 400cc X-MAX
By Visordown News on 16/04/2013 16:35:27
Targets long-distance commuters seeking comfort and power
YAMAHA has announced a new 400cc version of its X-MAX scooter for 2013.With 31.5 bhp and 25 lb-ft of torque from the liquid-cooled 395cc single, the new bike is capable of 90-plus mph, and should be pleasingly quick off the lights, as the 20 bhp/15
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Lorenzo passes his bike test
By Visordown News on 08/03/2012 09:27:33
2010 MotoGP champion now allowed to ride bikes up to 47bhp
2010 MOTOGP CHAMPION Jorge Lorenzo has passed his practical exam for his A2 driving licence, meaning he can now ride bikes up to 47bhp.Lorenzo admitted to 20minutos.es that he was nervous ahead of the exam as he wasn't used to being tested. He also
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New 2009 Yamaha V-Max – full gallery
By Visordown News on 29/05/2008 09:06:11
More pics of Yamaha's all-new muscle bike
Click the pic to see the galleryMORE pictures of the new V-Max from Yamaha – showing the 70 degree V-twin motor that will power the muscle cruiser. The 1800cc motor is expected to produce around 210bhp (compared with the original bike’s 145
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