Yamaha's line of VMAX SHO® are built with efficiency in mind. From their super high-performance designs, impressive torque curve, and excellent hole shot acceleration, V MAX SHO® provides an improved experience out on the water versus Yamaha's standard line of outboards.

The I-4 V MAX SHO 115 is Yamaha's fastest 115-hp four stroke, ever, with a top speed of nearly 51 mph. * On top of its impressive speed, it features tech unheard of in its class, including a long-track intake system, free-flow exhaust and knock sensor.

Yamaha® Motorcycles Are Reliable If you were to sum up the best part of a Yamaha motorcycle, the world "reliability" comes to mind. Yamaha is known for prioritizing reliability in the design of all its motorcycles. Only high quality materials are used, which helps extend the lifespan of the motorcycle.

Here's our verdict... "Yamaha's VMax is still the king of the strip, still the ultimate muscle bike, and capable of destroying a rear tyre in one day's hard riding. It's far from a bad bike, but the new Ducati XDiavel makes it feel prehistoric.

between 1,500 and 3,000 hours Yamaha outboards have a life expectancy of between 1,500 and 3,000 hours - when serviced and maintained regularly. Experts recommend that you have a professional service your outboard either once a year or every 100 hours of use.

Due to Yamaha's design and engineering excellence, their outboards typically last for 1,500 and up to 3,500 hours before needing a major overhaul or being replaced. That being said, the number of hours that a Yamaha outboard engine runs is dependent on the amount of usage and quality of maintenance.

YZF-R1 is Yamaha's fastest, quickest and most powerful Superbike ever.

Look at both bikes, and then compare and decide for yourself. Keep in mind one thing, though..... there are two types of bikers in the world; those that ride Harleys, and those that wish they did! Yamaha cruisers are unmatched in reliability compared to Harley's.

This is to be expected for V and VMAX cards. V cards have higher HPs than their regular forms, can be played immediately like Basic cards, and can potentially possess stronger moves or abilities than they regularly have. VMAXs evolve from V cards with even higher HPs and better moves.

Thankfully my 1987-model test bike was originally sold in Canada so had suffered no such indignity, and could show that even a full-power V-Max is improbably easy to ride. The slightly raised bars gave an upright, roomy riding position that combined with fairly soft suspension to make the bike comfortable in town.

Yamaha outboards have a life expectancy of between 1,500 and 3,000 hours - when serviced and maintained regularly. Experts recommend that you have a professional service your outboard either once a year or every 100 hours of use. If you use your outboard every day, count the hours.

Because 2-stroke engines are designed to run at a higher RPM, they also tend to wear out faster; a 4-stroke engine is generally more durable. That being said, 2-stroke engines are more powerful. Two-stroke engines are a much simpler design, making them easier to fix.