
Yamaha has confirmed the new-generation V-max will go ahead, but you'll have to be patient, as it won't be on the showroom floor until 2009.
The 1800 V-four's existence was announced to USA dealers in this letter, which has been circulating on the internet:
Dear Yamaha Motorcycle Dealer,
At both last year's Dealer Meeting in Las Vegas and select Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows, a Star Motorcycles V-Max Concept model was shown to gauge consumer response and acceptance.
We are pleased to inform you that further development of this concept model will continue from our factory during the year ahead and be assured that we will do our best to keep you informed of its progress during this time.
Thank you and best wishes for continued success,
Bob Starr
General Manager, National Communications Motorsports Group Company