Californian Roland has multiple track records and the 1998 AMA 250GP Championship under his belt. After 32 broken bones he traded in his helmet and leathers for a computer and a welding torch, designing and building award-winning machines that mark him out as a fresh new talent on the custom scene.

Unconventional, outlandish and ‘way-out’, his designs have landed him a Biker Build-Off Rookie of the Year title and 2Wheel Tuner Brappy Award for Best Appearance Enhancement Product for his innovative Contrast Cut finishes.

One of the most dramatic models developed by Sands is the Yamaha V-MAX, a motorcycle that was launched for the first time in 1985 and has rebirth in 2008, becoming a biking icon.

At the heart of the Yamaha V-MAX Hyper Modified by Roland Sands lies a V-type 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valves engine with a displacement of 1,679cc. The engine cranks out 200PS @ 9,000 rpm and has a peak torque of 166.8 Nm at 6,500 rpm.

Hit the jump for more information on the Yamaha V-MAX Hyper Modified by Roland Sands.

2012 Yamaha V-MAX Hyper Modified by Roland Sands

Specifications
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  • Model: 2012 Yamaha V-MAX Hyper Modified by Roland Sands
  • Engine/Motor: V-type 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valves
  • Horsepower: 108 @ 9000
  • Torque: 122 @ 6500
  • Transmission: Constant Mesh, 5-speed
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Press Release

From its launch in 1985 to its rebirth in 2008, the Yamaha VMAX has become a biking icon through its unique bodywork, awesome acceleration and sharp handling.

So, you don’t mess with an icon, right? How do you enhance a class act that already delivers an unbeatable ride? By building on the style and road presence of the VMAX, using the best people to create individual machines forged from the highest quality materials. This is hyper modification.

Designed for visual stimulation, balancing aggression and aesthetics, these are exclusive muscle bikes.

Meet the heroes of hyper modification who take customisation to the max. They’re the big-gun bike builders with the tenacity to tackle the big beast of the road and their latest VMAX creations have been unveiled during EICMA in Milan November 2011.

Specifications of Yamaha VMAX

Engine type

V-type 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valves

Displacement

1,679cc

Bore x stroke

90.0 mm x 66.0 mm

Compression ratio

11.3 : 1

Maximum Power

147.2 kW (200PS) @ 9,000 rpm

Maximum Torque

166.8 Nm (17.0 kg-m) @ 6,500 rpm

Lubrication system

Wet sump

Carburettor

Electronic Fuel Injection

Clutch Type

Wet, Multiple-disc diaphragm spring

Ignition system

TCI

Starter system

Electric

Transmission system

Constant Mesh, 5-speed

Final transmission

Shaft

Frame

Aluminium, Diamond Shaped

Front suspension

system Telescopic forks, Ø 52 mm

Front travel

120 mm

Caster Angle

31º

Trail

148 mm

Rear suspension system

(link suspension), Monoshock

Rear Travel

110 mm

Front brake

Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 320 mm

Rear brake

Single Disc, Ø 298 mm

Front tyre

120/70 R18M/C (59V)

Rear tyre

200/50 R18M/C (76V)

Overall length

2,395 mm

Overall width

820 mm

Overall height

1,190 mm

Seat height

775 mm

Wheel base

1,700 mm

Minimum ground clearance

140 mm

Wet weight (including full oil and fuel tank)

310 kg

Fuel tank capacity

15 litres

Oil tank capacity

5.9 litres


Quotes

Freshnessmag ---- "A motorcycle “lifer”, Roland Sands recieved his first bike at the age of five as a birthday present. He also gotten into his first accident and broken bone on the same day as well"

Motorcycle ---- "Yamaha Motor Europe asked three of the world’s top builders to work their magic on the company’s flagship power cruiser"