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2014 Yamaha Vmax on 2040-motos

$17,990
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Tulsa, Oklahoma

Tulsa, OK
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2014 Yamaha® VMAX® ARE NOW IN STOCKCALL PAULALL MUSCLE. ALL BRAINS.The VMAX® is the ultimate fusion of brawn and brains. The unique features of this iconic beast are richly blended with advanced sportbike technology and forward-thinking style. It all ads up to a machine with immense performance and visual power. The VMAX® truly is class by itself.Features May Include•The ultimate power cruiser delivers unmatched performance from its 65-degree, four-valves-per-cylinder, 1679cc V4--plenty of eye-opening, controllable acceleration from a compact engine that looks as powerful as it is.•Downdraft four-bore fuel injection with YCC-I® intake technology and YCC-T® fly-by-wire throttle provide awesome acceleration throughout the broad powerband.•Lightweight aluminum chassis puts the engine low and forward for mass centralization, resulting in a machine designed to handle curves as well as straightaways.•Borrowing liberally from advanced sportbike technology, VMAX® features a slipper clutch, wave-style brake discs, ANTI LOCK BRAKES, and complete suspension adjustability front and rear.•Functionality and forward-thinking style uniquely combine with features like oxidized-titanium-coated 52mm front fork tubes, magnesium engine side covers, fluorinated polyethylene fuel tank and the organic electroluminescence multifunction display.•The Electronic Control Unit (ECU) uses 3 microprocessors to control fuel injection, ignition, YCC-T, YCC-I, meters and other electrical components.•Distinctive key design reinforces the unique character of the VMAX®.•The instrument panel includes an analog, step-motor driven tachometer, and digital speedometer with LED indicator lamps. Prominent LED shift timing indicator adds to the performance character of the VMAX®.•Organic electroluminescence multi-function display provides a more precise display vs. LCD and includes clock, fuel meter, trip meter with fuel reserve trip meter, transmission gear position, coolant temperature, stopwatch, and more.•H4 60/55W headlamp provides excellent visibility and distinctive style, while the trick-looking LED taillight is light, bright and highly efficient.•Rare earth magnet AIR CONDITIONED magneto puts out a robust 420W at 5000 rpm.

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