2006 V-max

[TNT]

MSRP* $11,099 (Onyx w/Shift Red Flames) Available from September 2005

Engine
Type 1198cc, liquid-cooled, 16-valve, DOHC, 70° V-4

Bore x Stroke 76 X 66mm

Compression Ratio 10.5:1

Carburetion (4) 35mm Mikuni downdraft-type w/V-Boost

Ignition Digital TCI

Transmission 5-speed w/hydraulically activated diaphragm-type clutch

Final Drive Shaft


Chassis
Suspension/Front 43mm Telescopic fork w/air-assist; 5.5" travel

Suspension/Rear Dual shocks w/adjustable spring preload and rebound damping; 3.94" travel

Brakes/Front Dual 298mm Discs

Brakes/Rear 282mm Disc

Tires/Front 110/90-V18

Tires/Rear 150/90-V15


Dimensions
Length 90.6"

Width 31.3"

Height 45.7"

Seat Height 30.1"

Wheelbase 62.6"

Dry Weight 580 Lbs.

Fuel Capacity 4.0 Gallons


Other
Color Onyx w/Shift Red Flames

Warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)




is that to much bike for someone with no bike riding time? What would be the best starter bike?

[TransAm]

To answer your questions

1. Yes, more due to the bulk of it (580lbs :shock: )

2. Not the 2006 V-max! Search this section of the site, we've done the 'what is the best starter bike' question before.

EX500, Suzuki GS500 are more than enough for your first bike.

Dual purpose bikes and the smaller cruisers also ok, try and stick below 60hp and 425lbs you will be ok.

It's difficult to recommend just a generic cc size for starter bikes. I can think of plenty of 1000cc bikes that would be ok although maybe a little heavy (easy to drop at low speeds). I can also think of 250's that would spit you off pretty quick if you arent used to bikes!

[RC45]

I remember 20 years ago when the V-Max was almost too much for the Cycle World US and Motorcycle International UK staff

Times sure have changed.. -- People now consider the V-Max tobe a beginner pussy cruiser.. -- sadly they still get just as killed by fast bikes

[TransAm]

^ I forget whether the US or the UK got the full power version. I think it was the US and the UK got a 100hp strangled version IIRC.

But, yeah, I remember it being described as a bit of a handful...

I think the OP should get a KX500 and put a baja kit on it, make it road legal

[maxbg]

Wow......

Vmax definately not a beginners' bike. The US version is definately unrestricted at full 142 BHP.