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2015 PRESS INFORMATION

New VMAX Carbon

EMBARGO DATE: 6 February 2015 – 14:00 CET

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YAMAHA INTRODUCE SPECIAL EDITION VMAX CARBON

Back in 1985, the launch of the original Yamaha VMAX added a whole new

dimension to the motorcycle marketplace. With its brutal drag-bike inspired

styling and awesome acceleration, it offered customers the chance to

experience a new level of performance. Not only that, but the VMAX was also

instrumental in firing the imagination of a new generation of custom builders

all over the world.

New VMAX Carbon

To mark 30 years since the arrival of the original VMAX, Yamaha's Sport

Heritage range is strengthened with the introduction of the exclusive VMAX

Carbon. Based on the current 1,679cc 200PS V4 model, this iconic special

edition combines outstanding musclebike performance with cutting edge style.

The VMAX Carbon's tank cover, front and rear fenders and side covers are all

manufactured from lightweight carbon fibre - and for an even more evocative

V4 growl this special edition comes equipped with upswept Akrapovic slip-on

mufflers. Available from February onwards, this high-specification VMAX

Carbon offers exceptional value to those customers who want to own the

most iconic musclebike ever built.

New Yard Built VMAX by JvB-moto

Yamaha is gearing up to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original VMAX

with the unveiling of a number of exotic new Yard Built specials. The first of

these is being created by German builder Jens vom Brauck, who is working

on his first ever Yard Built project - and Yamaha have commissioned other

custom builders to create two more Yard Built specials for delivery around

June and September 2015.

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Better known as JvB-moto, Jens is already well into the build at his workshops

near Cologne, transforming the VMAX into something worthy of its iconic

status. Yard Built fans can expect to see a stripped back creation combining

modern materials with a custom twist, that also pays homage to all that was

good about design in the 80’s - the birthplace of the original VMAX monster

muscle machine.

New Matt Grey VMAX with realigned price

To underline Yamaha's ongoing commitment towards creative motorcyclists,

the standard VMAX will be offered in a new Matt Grey version whose pure

and neutral paint finish offers the ideal starting point for those customers

wishing to create their own Yard Built special. From February 2015 the

standard VMAX becomes available with a significantly reduced price.

VMAX Carbon Highlights

The ultimate drag racer inspired musclebike

200PS 1,679cc V4 liquid-cooled engine

Massive power with raw torque output

Exclusive carbon bodywork and Akrapovic mufflers

Built to customize and make it your own

Aluminium diamond-type twin spar frame

Dual 320mm front discs with radial 6-pot callipers

Large diameter 298mm rear disc

Efficient shaft drive system

5-spoke alloy wheels with wide 200/50-18 rear tyre

Compact and natural riding position

The timeless motorcycling icon

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VMAX Matt Grey Highlights

Super-powerful 1,679cc 4-stroke V4 engine

Low profile aluminium frame

Big, muscular design

Hearty exhaust growl

Great performance through rpm range

Short powerplant centres mass for better handling

For full information, please go to: www.yamaha-motor.eu

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