Looking for everyone's $0.02 on a new bike...

[rusko466]

I'm looking at an 09 Vmax with 1004 miles on it. Anyone have one or know anything about them? Just need another bike that will stand out.

 

[netty2424]

I don't, but minus the rear Fender, it has similar lines to a Ducati diavel which is a bad mutha effer!

What are they asking for that 09?

 

[rusko466]

We took it in on a trade for 12k and I can buy it for 500 over cost so 12.5 before tax and dmv fees

 

[netty2424]

I don't know much about it, but I remember reading some decent reviews on it when it was released. Have you ridden it yet? How's it perform? It's got plenty of power from what I read.

 

[netty2424]

 

[netty2424]

That guy can't keep the rubber on the ground on that vmax.

 

[Alfatango1]

Every VMax is a rocket ship! Hang on for dear life!

 

[thewanmanrules]

2 WORDS... VERY FAST, VERY VERY FAST... OK 5 Words...

 

[rusko466]

I think I might have to get it. Only 2500 produced??? I've ridden it around the lots we have here. It's a strange feeling to ride something with close to 200hp and not have the front end lift up through 4th gear

 

[rusko466]

ORRR I was looking at a Ducati Monster 1100 for just under $10k

 

[chrispudd]

I love my Buell, but have always had my eye on the Triumph Daytona 675.. sounds sooooo sweet.

 

[rusko466]

Ok, so I pulled the trigger and got the Vmax. Holey crap!! I can just about keep up with my cousins CBR 1000 in a straight line, and all my friends with 600's are no where to be found. Way overkill on the power in that thing. Gas mileage is atrocious but I guess thats expected. I still miss the buell and will probably pick another one up some day. The V-4 is starting to grow on me though....

 

[GAXB9R]

Sucks you got rid of the Buell. Good luck with the new bike.

 

[netty2424]

Pics or it didn't..........

 

[rusko466]

Was a crazy summer riding this beast around. I learned that with the proper conditions. Or with a passenger. The front end isn't so heavy.

 

[Loki]

I love the power the vmax's have but to me they have to many different styles going on and dont look all that good.

 

[konarider94]

i dont go anywhere near those bikes unless its a really curvy road

 

[cb750]

A vmax is on my wish list.

 

[Hooker]

ORRR I was looking at a Ducati Monster 1100 for just under $10k

i see you already got the Vmax, and i'm glad to see that you DIDN'T go with a duc monster. Ducati is a great brand, but the monster line is kind of a disgrace to their product line. Don't get me wrong, they aren't really bad bikes, but they don't deserve the Ducati name.

 

[rusko466]

Yea as far as the duc went it didn't take long to cross off the list.

A vmax is on my wish list.

She's for sale, $13,000 in CNY

I wouldn't mind keeping it, biggest rush I've gotten on two wheels, definitely a unique experience to scrape your toe on a 600+ pound motorcycle (personally I liked the ability to break the tire loose at 60 mph)....but with that said, there's a reason I'm getting another Buell this weekend...

For me it was a "well I can cross that off the list now" purchase.