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Debut in Las Vegas in 1984<br> | Debut in Las Vegas in 1984<br> | ||
<h3 align="center" class="Otsikko"><font face="Arial" size="2">Yamaha VMX1200</font></h3> | <h3 align="center" class="Otsikko"><font face="Arial" size="2">Yamaha VMX1200</font></h3> | ||
<font face="Arial" size="2"><b>The Yamaha V-max motorcycle is in a category of its own. This mighty V4 cycle has made a cult favorite. The men behind this monument on two wheels recalls the making of V-max. </b></font></p> | |||
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<font face="Arial"><font color="#cc3333"><b><font size="2">Mr. Ashihara continues:</font></b></font><font size="2"> "Not only we had to increase peak power from 7000 rpm to 8500 rpm, but also we had to review overall features from different aspects such as compression ratio, intake and outlet air induction rate. We also considered using a turbo to increase the horsepower. But there was not enough space for it. Then, we figured out the V-boost. This new technology 'V-boost' gave unexpected high horsepower. When the performance increased, of course, we had to improve the unit drive and its durability. There were many things to solve as we progressed further." </font> | |||
<p><font face="Arial" size="2"><b><font color="#cc3333">Mr. Araki adds:</font></b> "We had a lot of trouble with drive units to make it sustainable with the high power. Our try and error efforts continued until just before we started mass production."</font> | <p><font face="Arial" size="2"><b><font color="#cc3333">Mr. Araki adds:</font></b> "We had a lot of trouble with drive units to make it sustainable with the high power. Our try and error efforts continued until just before we started mass production."</font> | ||