A cruiser motorcycle is a motorcycle in the style of American machines from the 1930s to the early 1960s, including those made by Harley-Davidson , Indian , Excelsior and Henderson .
34-476: The Yamaha V-Max , (or VMAX ) is a cruiser motorcycle produced by Yamaha from 1985 through 2020. Known for its 70° V4 engine , shaft drive, and distinctive styling, the V-Max was discontinued following the 2020 model year. The V-Max was designed by Atsushi Ichijo in a team led by Akira Araki with input from Ed Burke and John Reed. Upon its release in 1985, the V-Max garnered instant critical acclaim and earned
68-603: A racing number from 5 through 99 can be selected—numbers 1 through 4 must be won in Race Events. Race Events are championships that consist of multiple races. Winning all races within a championship will award the player with new motorcycles and riding gear, and finishing an entire championship will grant the player's motorcycle a special racing number depending on their overall position. Prize bikes include "RacingModified" variants unavailable in Challenge Mode, and
102-539: A Polyphony-developed motorcycle racing game generated excitement among Gran Turismo fans, and the debut of Tourist Trophy at the 2005 Tokyo Game Show was met with good reviews. The game received "average" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic . In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of all four eights for a total of 32 out of 40. The game won IGN 's award for Best PS2 Simulation of 2006. The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated Tourist Trophy for " Simulation Game of
136-640: A classic racing motorcycle, the 1961 Honda RC162. Completing all 22 Race Events initially available will unlock a bonus 23rd Race Event. Completing the game will unlock an ending cinematic and add the " Clover Crown " ending theme to the "Music Theater". A feature exclusive to Tourist Trophy is "Riding Gear" (named "Closet" in the Asian editions). The player can unlock and collect 186 different riding accessories for their rider , including different helmets , gloves , boots or shoes, pants, jackets , and one-piece racing suits commercially available from more than
170-495: A dozen manufacturers ( Simpson , Vanson Leathers, Alpinestars , Arai , Shoei , Kushitani, RS Taichi, Dainese , AGV , Lewis Leathers , Bell , SPIDI, and XPD). Up to four different combinations can be saved, including two racing suits and two street riding outfits. The Suzuka 8 Hours racing motorcycles have their own respective racing suits, which can only be used with said bikes selected. The player cannot use any other riding gear with these motorcycles. The "Riding Form" option
204-539: A stressed member of the chassis, an electroluminescent instrument readout, Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake (YCC-I), fully adjustable suspension, anti-lock brakes, slipper clutch , a fuel tank beneath the seat, and a distinctive key. On 20 September 2009, VMAX was also launched in India . Instead of the V-Boost on the original carbureted V-Max, the fuel injected VMAX uses YCC-I and YCC-T. Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake (YCC-I)
238-530: Is "Normal". Using the Normal setting, the player can perform maneuvers such as wheelies and stoppies on powerful-enough bikes. These possibilities are disabled with the "Professional" setting. Enabling "Professional" over the arcade-oriented "Normal" will enhance the simulation aspect and difficulty level of the game. The "Professional" setting is intended to allow a more realistic experience, with manual tucking and separate front and rear brake controls instead of
272-599: Is a motorcycle racing video game developed by Polyphony Digital and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2 . It is one of only four PS2 titles capable of 1080i output, another being Gran Turismo 4 , the game engine of which is also used by Tourist Trophy . Released in 2006, Tourist Trophy was first released in China on January 26, then in Japan on February 2. The North American version
306-524: Is a new addition to the VMAX. The airhorns inside the airbox are lifted by a servo activated at 6,650 rpm to open up the airway underneath. This shortens the length of the intake system from 150 mm to 52 mm. This system had its first appearance in the Yamaha stable with the 2006 YZF-R1 . The MV Agusta F4 Tamburini was the first bike with such a system. Massimo Tamburini invented this idea. It
340-846: Is absent in Tourist Trophy . While wet, dirt, and reverse racing conditions and tracks such as the Circuit de la Sarthe were removed, a unique course was recreated specifically for Tourist Trophy . The Circuit de la Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo is an official track appearing in the Superbike World Championship and MotoGP , which sees extensive use as a test circuit during the off season. It reappeared in Gran Turismo (PSP) due to its presence in Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters and
374-403: Is available in both Arcade Mode and TT Mode. Before an Arcade Mode race, the user can choose among four Riding Form presets: "Lean Body", "Neutral", "Lean Bike" and " Motard /Dirt". Lean Body focuses on quick cornering, Neutral focuses on handling, and Lean Bike prioritizes slow cornering. The Motard/Dirt form with one leg out in turns is dedicated to enduro and naked bike riding, but the user
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#1732793866075408-568: Is called Torque Shift System (TSS) on the Agustas. Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T) is also a new addition. The throttle cables are connected to a throttle position sensor and a new computer called G.E.N.I.C.H. that operates the butterfly valves, the EXUP valve in the exhaust and the other components involved, such as the igniter unit, and the YCC-I lifter unit. The YCC-T computes all the input of
442-614: Is free to use it on all bikes. This mode is named after the mode in Gran Turismo games. In TT Mode, the user can enter the Garage Riding Form settings with up to four fully customizable forms to save. They are saved as "Form A", "Form B", "Form C" and "Motard/Dirt". Each one has eleven unique parameters and four presets: "Neutral", "Lean Body", "Lean Bike" and "Motard/Dirt" from which to choose. The adjustable parameters are as follows: Tourist Trophy's default setting
476-445: Is known in the game as "Best Shot". Using various replay angles from different parts of the course as a digital camera, the game is able to produce a selection of screenshots with variable compression (Normal, Fine, or Super Fine) and size (up to 1280 x 960 px @ 72 dpi ). Outside of Best Shot, the game's Photo Mode allows the player to take a photo at a particular moment in a replay; its parameters are almost fully adjustable, giving
510-455: Is progressively more difficult to obtain and allows the player to unlock faster motorcycles in Challenge Mode upon completion. Unlike the Gran Turismo games, Tourist Trophy does not contain a currency system. The player must obtain licenses in order to complete short races in "Challenge Mode", which award motorcycles to add to their garage. Motorcycles won by the player are used and tuned to compete in championships, and are unlocked for use in
544-502: The World Touring Car Championship , but did not appear in Gran Turismo 5 . Polyphony ostensibly planned to add this track to Gran Turismo 5 (as it remains unused within the game's files), but it was left out for unknown reasons. The Tourist Trophy original game soundtrack was released on March 15, 2006 by For Life Music Entertainment . In October 2003, Sony Computer Entertainment 's announcement of
578-553: The physics engine , graphical user interface design, and all but one road circuit from Gran Turismo 4 , but the number of NPC opponents was reduced from five in existing Gran Turismo games to only three. Tourist Trophy also uses the License School feature that was popularized by the Gran Turismo series, as well as the Photo Mode introduced in Gran Turismo 4 . The B-spec mode, which appeared in Gran Turismo 4 ,
612-509: The "DCIM/100PDITT" folder, allowing Tourist Trophy to store, upload and download game picture files generated under the form "IMG_00X.JPG". Standard USB 2.0 flash drives (including MP3 players and mobile phones) can be used to manage game JPEG files instead of the official I-O Data model. A memory card or USB flash drive can store Tourist Trophy replay/ ghost files downloaded from either the official game website or elsewhere online, and can be used to exchange files with another USB device. Once
646-441: The 1980s have more neutral riding positions. While traditional cruisers have limited performance and turning ability due to a low-slung design, power cruisers or similar performance-oriented cruisers can be leaned further for better cornering. Otherwise, customization can increase the bike's lean angle to enable cornering at higher speeds. Tourist Trophy (video game) Tourist Trophy ( ツーリスト・トロフィー , Tsūrisuto Torofī )
680-489: The V-Max was 2,300 mm (91 in) long, 795 mm (31.3 in) wide, and 1,160 mm (46 in) high. The engine was a tuned version of the double overhead camshaft, four valve per cylinder, liquid-cooled V-4 from the Yamaha Venture. Along with other modifications to the engine, the compression ratio was raised to 10.5:1, and the V-Boost system was added. V-Boost is a system that opens butterfly valves in
714-885: The Yamaha V-Max. It was also used by Nicolas Cage in Ghost Rider 2 . The V-Max also appears in the 2006 motorcycle racing game Tourist Trophy . Muscle-bike (motorcycle) The riding position usually places the feet forward and the hands up, with the spine upright or leaning back slightly. Typical cruiser engines emphasize easy rideability and shifting , with plenty of low-end torque , but not necessarily large amounts of horsepower , and are traditionally V-twins . However, inline engines have become more common. Cruisers with greater performance than usual, including more horsepower, stronger brakes and better suspension, are often called power cruisers. Japanese companies began producing models evocative of
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#1732793866075748-506: The basis for custom motorcycle projects that result in a bike modified to suit the owner's ideals, and as such are a source of pride and accomplishment. Power cruiser is a name used to distinguish bikes in the cruiser class that have higher levels of power. They often come with upgraded brakes and suspensions , better ground clearance, and premium surface finishes, as well as more exotic or modern muscular (non-traditional cruiser) styling. Many power cruisers and Japanese cruisers of
782-508: The default double-brake system. The in-between "Semi-Pro Mode" is an exclusive feature of the North American edition. Other options augmenting difficulty are "Strict Judgment"—a 10-second slowdown penalty for shortcuts as seen in Gran Turismo 4 —and a " Best Line " display. Pre-generated photos can be taken from a race replay and saved on a PS2 memory card or a connected USB flash drive , like in Gran Turismo 4 . This function
816-736: The early cruisers in the mid-1980s, and by 1997 the market had grown to nearly 60 percent of the US market. A number of motorcycle manufacturers including BMW , Honda , Moto Guzzi , Yamaha , Suzuki , Triumph and Victory have currently or have had important models evocative of the American cruiser. Harley-Davidsons and other cruisers with extensive luggage for touring have been called, sometimes disparagingly or jocularly, baggers, or full baggers, as well as dressers, full dressers, or full dress tourers. These terms are no longer limited to cruisers, but may be any touring motorcycle . Cruisers are often
850-556: The files are in the flash drive, the user can upload them from within the game in order to compete with a ghost (in "Time Attack" mode) or to watch a replay (in the "Replay Theater"). Each file can be used as a Replay or as a Ghost. Formatting the USB device from Theater Mode will create the "PDI" folder, allowing Tourist Trophy to store, upload and download files generated under the name "replay .dat ". Standard third-party USB devices are also compatible with such files. Polyphony Digital reused
884-497: The game's Arcade mode. Tourist Trophy has 135 motorcycles with engine displacements from 124 cc to 1670 cc , including both road and race versions, from years 1961 through 2005. Dedicated racing bikes exist as semi-licensed "RacingModified" versions of street bikes, as well as five official fully licensed 2005 Suzuka 8 Hours endurance bikes. Motorcycles from many major manufacturers, as well as two specialized Japanese tuners, Moriwaki and Yoshimura , are included; bikes from
918-435: The intake manifold between the 1st and 2nd and between the 3rd and 4th cylinders starting from 5,750 rpm. The valves are opened gradually to match the rising engine speed with a signal provided by the ignition system. The valves are at the full open position at 8,000 rpm. A small black box sends a computed signal to a servo motor that pulls a wire to open the butterfly valves. The V-Boost system adds 10 percent to
952-554: The latter two can only be obtained as prizes in Race Events. 37 different track layouts are present in the game, including 22 original courses, the Tsukuba Circuit motorcycle layout, and two versions of Fuji Speedway as it appeared in the 1980s and 1990s. The motorcycle selection covers a broad range of modern motorcycles, including scooters , enduros , motards, sports bikes and naked bikes , as well as any respective "RacingModified" versions. For "RacingModified" bikes,
986-474: The original V-Max was offered for sale through the Star Motorcycles division of Yamaha Motorcycles. Apart from a minor freshening to the bike's specifications in 1993, when the bike gained a larger-diameter fork to minimize high-speed wobbling and drift, four-piston brake calipers, and other handling and safety related upgrades, the 2007 V-Max was almost the same as the original 1985 version. Overall,
1020-515: The player the opportunity to compose their own photographs. The user can choose to save the photo to the PS2 memory card or a USB flash drive , print it with a USB -compatible Epson printer, or display it in-game using the "Musical Diaporama " feature. Saved game screenshots can be exchanged with friends or published to the Internet. Formatting the USB device in Photo Mode or Best Shot will create
1054-400: The sensors and calculates the best throttle position, ignition advance, EXUP valve and injection time in milliseconds. In the movie Mechanical Violator Hakaider , his motorcycle (called Guilty in merchandising) is a Yamaha V-MAX, that when he transforms gets its chains removed. In the video game Final Fantasy VII (1997), the protagonist Cloud Strife 's Hardy Daytona motorbike is based on
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1088-515: The title "Bike of the Year" from Cycle Guide . Sold both in Japan and abroad, the V-Max was sold with only minor modifications from the 1985 model year until the 2007 model year. The V-Max was noted for its quick acceleration, but was also criticized for its poor cornering ability and soft suspension. In 1997, the bike cost £9,359 or $ 15,322 (equivalent to $ 29,081 in 2023) to purchase. Until 2008,
1122-545: The top power rating of the base engine. In 2005, at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show , Yamaha displayed an all-new V-Max concept bike. It featured a new chassis, upgraded components all around, and state-of-the-art braking components. On 4 June 2008, Yamaha officially released a completely redesigned 2009 VMAX in North America and Europe. The features of the VMAX include an all-aluminium frame with its 1,679 cc (102 cu in) liquid-cooled 65° V4 DOHC engine used as
1156-718: Was released on April 4, with seven extra motorcycles, new riding gear, seven bonus background music tracks, enhanced visual effects, an exclusive "Semi-Pro Mode", and bike profiles. The game was launched in Australia on June 1, and in Europe the next day. The PAL version offered two additional motorcycles and five new BGM tracks from European artists Infadels , Vitalic and Hystereo. Tourist Trophy's core "Race Event" mode requires licenses, obtained after completing riding lessons on various circuits using various motorcycles. There are four licenses to unlock, and each following license
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