[Night Ryder]

Just picked up the latest issue of Cycle World, and they had a full test of the new 2009 VMAX. This is the first one I've seen since the bike was debuted. Here's what they have:

Rear wheel horsepower: 174.3 @9000 RPM
Rear wheel torque: 113.0 @6600 RPM

1/4 mile time: 10.26 @ 135.8 mph

0-30 mph: 1.3
0-60 mph: 2.7
0-90 mph: 5.0
0-100mph: 5.9

Top gear roll ons:
40-60: 2.8
60-80: 3.0

Measured top speed: 138

Average fuel economy: 27 mpg
High/low fuel economy: 31/23mpg

Avarage range including reserve: 107 miles

Braking distance:
From 30 mph: 31'
From 60 mph: 128'

Wet weight: 701 lb

 

[Night Ryder]

If it is already doing 135+ in the quarter mile, and top speed is 138, how much better can it do in the quarter?

Top speed is electronically limited to 138, but there's supposed to be a function that allows it to go up to 150 under hard acceleration. I suspect that with with intake/exhaust mods, a power commender and a good rider, it could break into the 9's.