Before you all get up in arms about a re-post, I searched for it and was not successful.
Ok, we attended the Cleveland international motorcycle show yesterday and while in the Yamaha section I attempted to pry some info from the Yamaha factory rep. I mentioned how nice a touring bike would be built around the V-Max powerplant.
The gent eluded to the fact the engine is too top heavy and made it very difficult to build a frame that would accommodate a lower seat height, he also mentioned that I would be a belt drive.
After further discussion he revealed "if" they were to produce a new model "you will be very pleased with the creature comforts and performance it has to offer but it will have no cassette player." The rep also suggested to look for intentionally leaked images of the bike. Hmmmm.
That being said I surmise it will be built around the Stratoliner power train, we'll see.
Found this on you tube, we've seen the photos but this is a nice explanation.
In regards to the 2nd Gen venture, I stopped at the Ikon Suspension booth to see if they offer a rear shock and they do! Although it is not listed in their catalog they custom make them on request. It is a fully adjustable coil over damper unit for around $650. They are built in Australia.
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