Vehicle: 2014 Yamaha V max
Engine: 1700cc V4
Transmission: Five speed
Colour: Blue and silver
Name: Sharn Bisschops
From: Invercargill
When and why did acquire it? November 2017
What is the motorcycle’s history? I am the second owner as the bike spent its first four years up in Canterbury
Have you altered it in any way? Not as yet
What’s it like to ride? Extremely exhilarating
What’s it worth? Enough
Where’s your favourite stretch of road? Anywhere where you don’t have to be home or back at work in a hurry
Top speed? 235kmh
Best riding experience? New Zealand bike trip five years ago – 6500km
Worst driving/riding experience? Two and a-half days’ driving in rain North Island
Best music to drive to? Anything from Deep Purple
Describe your riding style: Fast enough
If you could go for a ride/drive in any vehicle it would be a…? 2017 Nissan GTR
What was the first vehicle you ever bought? 1955 Triumph Sprint
Do you belong to any clubs? Southern Dragways
Event: Third point score round, Sunday, February 25, at Teretonga Park. Engines and scrutineering from 10am, racing starts at 1.30pm. Have-A-Go class for new racers. All racers must wear overalls and a helmet. Spectators, adult $15, under 13 free, or $45 for a family pass. For more information, go to www.southerndragways.co.nz
