A Big Monster produced by Yamaha
In August 2017, the sad news was released that Yamaha's flagship model, the VMAX, would be discontinued. This news was deeply disappointing to VMAX enthusiasts in Japan and around the world at the time. The truth is, discontinuing production will only make this great model more valuable as a used bike, and in the world of tuning and customizing, it never ends. Both builders and aftermarket parts are still evolving day by day. Today we present you five VMAX Customs by Japanese Custom Builders to bring you some inspiration for your modification plan.
In this article, we will summarize the series of modification cases for VMAX Gen 1 and Gen 2. As we all know, both of them can be called the "Big Monsters", with plenty of power and aggressive looks. And to customize this already violent motorcycle, there is no doubt that it would be an incredibly exciting and even crazy build.
Japanese Best 5 Custom VMAX
VMAX 1200: Turbo & Long Spec with Original Look
Here is a VMAX (1200) custom by ESPER. This VMAX has some one-off parts for installing a turbo system, rear wheel modification, swingarms, etc. Modified VMAX1700's parts are installed on the shaft drive. On the other hand, the exterior from the headlight to the tail and the front forks are remained to be stock, which is part of the owner's concept of not losing the stock image. The owner wanted to increase the rear wheels on this VMAX from the stock 15 inches to 16 inches.... READ MORE
VMAX 1700: 580ps 3x Power than Stock
The 580ps and torque of 40kg-m are not the kind of figures you would expect to find in a motorcycle. This is the Yamaha VMAX Custom by ESPER. Many of you may think that this custom Yamaha VMAX would have some crazy parts, but the answer from the builder is quite simple. The engine internals have been replaced with CARILLO connecting rods, low-compression pistons for the turbo, ESPER original head gaskets, and port polishing. All the other internal parts are treated with...READ MORE
VMAX 1200: Creating Usable Turbo Customizations Through Years of Experience
With piping that wraps around the left and right sides of the engine, a turbocharger, and an intercooler that cools the supercharger, it is plain to see that this is a custom turbocharged bike. It is based on the VMAX, which was introduced in 1985 with an 1197cc 70-degree V4 engine and was available until 2007 (it was avaibale on the Japanese market from 1990 to 1998, while the FI 1700cc version was available from 2009 to 2017). The motorcycle custom shop ESPER has been working on VMAX models and supercharging systems for...READ MORE
VMAX 1700: For Urban Riding and Occasional Drag Racing:
The muscle design of the drag racer image and the torque and sound of the V4 engine, reminiscent of an American V8, have made the Yamaha VMAX a solidly popular. This custom is based on the successor model, VMAX1700. This VMAX is its owner's second bike and is mainly used for touring and city riding. The customization includes a rear carrier for urban riding, but the engine and many other parts are retained. For example, drive shafts are not replaced with chains, which is common modification on high-tuned...READ MORE
VMAX 1200: Combine Turbo Tuning with Individualistic Exterior
The turbo is a carbureted turbo. A surge tank (pressure reservoir for supercharged fresh air) was placed inside the tank cover, and four additional injectors were added on top of the surge tank to inject fuel like a CBR1000RR to produce 350 hp. The piping for the turbo went along with the exterior created by the owner. However, when this bike was tested with these specifications, it seemed to have too much power for the owner to ride, so they finally settled on an output of up to 160 hp...READ MORE