New Yamaha V-Max

[rhinochopig]

V4, 210bhp (de-tuned from 290bh), shaft drive, 9500rpm red line, and circa 1800cc so plenty of torque. Do we have the perfect BEC powerplant?

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults...

[fuoriserie]

nice engine, but wonder at the final price of a used example in the future ?

[rhinochopig]

fuoriserie said:

nice engine, but wonder at the final price of a used example in the future ?

MCN reckon circa 12k for the bike. Westfield used to charge 5k for a Busa engine as they had to buy and break the bike. A busa was circa 9k new, so you're probably looking at £7-8 for brand new engine, 5k for a second hand one. Thing is, compare this against a powertec 200bhp engine 1k + plus the cost of the engine. 230bhp is 4k plus cost of engine.

[LocoBlade]

rhinochopig said:

Do we have the perfect BEC powerplant?

No

In all but name its basically a car engine. 1.8 - 2L, ~200bhp, probably weighs in excess of 120kgs so if you're solely after performance, you might as well fit a Honda Vtec or a Vx Red top for a lot less cash / hassle. Would have great novelty value though.

[Furyous]

If its anything like the old Vmax it will also weigh the equivalent of 3 Pinto's.