 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 liquid-cooled 65° V4 DOHC engine used as 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.