Marcus`s first bike was a Yamaha RD350LC, which he purchased at the age of 18. He knows every feature that makes Yamaha unique. In 1992, Marcus had a serious accident while Moto Cross racing. Marcus invested the money he obtained from selling the machine into a bike-lift and a set of tools. Thus, he formed the Walz Hardcore Cycles.

Marcus is Europe’s most popular bike builder; his products have appeared in more than 600 magazines and on more than 60 magazine covers. He won the Discovery Channel’s hit show Bike Build-Off back in 2006.

The hyper modified VMAX model is one of his latest creations described as a bike “designed for visual stimulation, balancing aggression and aesthetics.”

Marcus chose Yamaha as it has been the world bike leader from 1985. In 2008, Yamaha underwent a restoration process where its success yet again peaked as once before.

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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