I can't be there, but some here may be interested in a test ride.
Ever wanted to ride a beast? Now’s your chance. Yamaha Motor Australia is running demo rides on its road range, including the incredible 200bhp VMAX.
Dubbed 'the greatest motorcycle ever built' by Australian Motorcycle News, the VMAX offers an experience like nothing else on the road.
The 1700cc V4 will launch you from 0 to 100kmh in 2.8 seconds and 80 to 120kmh in just over 1 second according to NZ Autocar. Experience ultimate power with total control.The Power Trip demo rides will be offered at Energy Australia Stadium in Newcastle on 27 March 2011.
Interested parties are asked to pre-register in order to secure a ride. Please visit the YMA website at
http://www.yamaha-motor.com.au/power-tripThe Newcastle test rides follow on from the Ulysses Annual General Meeting due to be held in the week prior. The models listed below will be available to customers with the relevant motorcycle licence.
The Power Trip demo rides will visit Canberra and Sydney in April and May (exact dates TBA)
http://www.yamaha-motor.com.au/hotnews/motorcycle/free-yamaha-demo-rides