
LOT 469
1992 Yamaha 1197cc V-Max Registration no. J399 MHR Frame no. JYA2WEE05NA022490 Engine no. 2WE-022490
Sold for £6,325 inc. premium
Lot 469
1992 Yamaha 1197cc V-MaxRegistration no. J399 MHR Frame no. JYA2WEE05NA022490 Engine no. 2WE-022490
The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|16 October 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1992 Yamaha 1197cc V-Max
Registration no. J399 MHR
Frame no. JYA2WEE05NA022490
Engine no. 2WE-022490
Registration no. J399 MHR
Frame no. JYA2WEE05NA022490
Engine no. 2WE-022490
Few motorcycles attain cult status as soon as they are announced. Introduced in 1985, the Yamaha V-Max is one of those rarities, but given the fact that it was conceived as a street-legal dragster, perhaps that is not so surprising. 'Ballistic Muscle' was how Bike magazine entitled its first road test of the 143bhp monster, declaring: "When it comes to straight-line street rods, the V-Max is It." This example was manufactured in 1992 and thus is a desirable 1st Generation V-Max, the most sought-after by collectors. The machine was purchased new by the last owner, Hans Schifferle, in July 1992 from Motorradsport Schmid of Munich (cost: 16,590 DM). Hans and Helmut Lichtenberg then set about extensively modifying it, fitting floating brake discs, Beringer brake callipers (6-pot at the front); BBS billet wheels, bespoke White Power front forks and adjustable rear shocks; Devil exhaust system; and improved engine plates to reduce vibration and stiffen the ride (said to be very 'tight'). To complete the picture, the brake reservoir, side panels, engine components, clutch cover and driveshaft were all chromium plated. Currently displaying a total of 8,216 miles on the odometer, the machine is offered with the following detached spares: swingarm, fork stanchions, rear shocks, yoke, brake calipers, brake pads and mudguard. Documentation includes a current V5C, a current MoT certificate, a 2021 servicing invoice. a German Fahrzeugschein; expired TüV (MoT) certificate and correspondence; 2021 invoice for new tyres; 2000 Motorradsport Schmid invoice for servicing: two VMX12U owner's manuals; and a Yamaha Riding Tips booklet.
Offered with key
Offered with key
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