Chicago Tribune on the VMAX
Yamaha VMAX Yamaha displays its latest «stars»— the 2009 VMAX (shown) and a V Star 950 customized by renown bike builder Jeff Palhegyi. With an air-cooled V-twin, belt drive and Star Custom Accessories, the 950 starts at $7,890. The VMAX touts a top speed near 200 m.p.h.