Vmax compared to a 600 SS

Intermission · 06-06-2009, 08:02 PM

How does an older VMax compare to a modern SS power and handling wise. I love my 600 but I;d like something a little more comfortable I was just wondering how they compared.

Squoddybody · 06-06-2009, 08:05 PM

Meaner and vmaxgirl both LOVE theirs. Maybe, if you're nice and have $$$ for them to hold, one of them will let you ride it.

Falkryte · 06-06-2009, 08:06 PM

Vmaxs are the ... thats all i know... If i were ever to get a cruiser it would be a Vmax

texlurch · 06-06-2009, 08:52 PM

handling, no comparison.. power, pretty close on HP but the 'max will squash a 600 in torque

DNGRMOUSE · 06-06-2009, 08:53 PM

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Intermission · 06-06-2009, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texlurch

handling, no comparison.. power, pretty close on HP but the 'max will squash a 600 in torque

So around town and for spirited riding vmax?

texlurch · 06-06-2009, 09:05 PM

define spirited.. a Vmax is no corner burner. Cruise, light to light, drag race sure... SMR and keep up with the boys? nope

Intermission · 06-06-2009, 09:14 PM

By spirited I mean a fast paced ride in the hill country type roads.

texlurch · 06-06-2009, 09:16 PM

It should do fine up to a point. But it is old tech chassis, and not particularly light. Best to use the point and shoot approach... slow into the corners then launch out on the straights.

SW@T · 06-06-2009, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texlurch

define spirited.. a Vmax is no corner burner. Cruise, light to light, drag race sure... SMR and keep up with the boys? nope

Quote:

Originally Posted by Intermission

By spirited I mean a fast paced ride in the hill country type roads.

sounds like it wouldnt be a wise thing to do

texlurch · 06-06-2009, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SW@T

sounds like it wouldnt be a wise thing to do

It "can" keep up a decent pace, but you have to be willing to hang off more, due to weight and clearance, and be willing to toss it around a bit. It will be harder in the tighter stuff, like say the canyon on 336, to keep up with anything sporty, of course depending on riders involved.

SW@T · 06-06-2009, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texlurch

It "can" keep up a decent pace, but you have to be willing to hang off more, due to weight and clearance, and be willing to toss it around a bit. It will be harder in the tighter stuff, like say the canyon on 336, to keep up with anything sporty, of course depending on riders involved.

ah...gotcha

thank you sir

im not to familiar with the bikes...but after hearing many people talk about em i think its time to get educated

texlurch · 06-06-2009, 09:23 PM

It was designed to take the 1/4 crown away from the sport bikes back when it came out... but it is a cruiser at heart, not a sport bike.

texlurch · 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Intermission

By spirited I mean a fast paced ride in the hill country type roads.

sounds like you need to look more into the sport tourers, or something like a Bandit or FZ1 or Zrx, with a better seat and more upright seating.

Intermission · 06-06-2009, 09:43 PM

I might have to change my riding style, because they are sexy.

SW@T · 06-06-2009, 09:55 PM

i agree

i took the time to give one out at tejas a major once over while we were out there for bike night

its one helluva machine

phatpat · 06-06-2009, 09:56 PM

VMax, scaring the fvck out of cagers since 1985!

witchdoctor575 · 06-06-2009, 10:02 PM

i am really giving thought to one of the new ones when I get ready for another. supposedly, they have really updated the suspension..... still a cruiser at heart, but !

phatpat · 06-06-2009, 10:04 PM

2009 is sooo much better handling...and 197 horses ftw!

witchdoctor575 · 06-06-2009, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phatpat

2009 is sooo much better handling...and 197 horses ftw!

$18,000 FTL!

06-06-2009, 08:02 PM	#1
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