Yamaha Vmax Vs Triumph Rocket III Roadster: Clash of the Titans !
A 1700 cc V4 or a 2.3-liter 3-legged: whatever the engine choice, the recent Yamaha Vmax and Triumph Rocket III Roadster proudly assume their excess. Test of two loud-mouthed monsters for experienced bikers… and well-off !
Triumph Rocket III Roadster tech. Sheet
| (manufacturer data) | |
| Engine | |
| Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke in-line 3-cylinder with primary balance |
| Displacement | 2,294 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 101.6 × 94.3 mm |
| Volumetric ratio | 8.7 to 1 |
| Max power | 106 hp (78 kW) at 5,750 rpm 146 hp (109 kW) at 5,750 rpm (Free World) |
| Max torque | 224 Nm at 2,750 rpm 221 Nm at 2,750 rpm (Free World) |
| Distribution | Double ACT |
| Food | Electronic multipoint sequential injection with two throttles, progressive connection with primary throttles |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starter | Electric |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Multi-disc in oil bath |
| Gearbox | 5 reports |
| Transmitted ° final | By gimbal |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Tubular steel, double central tube |
| Swinging arm | Double steel, closes the drive shaft |
| Front suspension | Kayaba inverted fork ø 43 mm |
| Suspension Ar | Double Kayaba shock absorber, adjustable in preload in 5 positions |
| Front travel | 120 mm |
| Travel Ar | 105 mm |
| Front brake | Dual 320 mm floating disc with Nissin 4-piston caliper, Nissin ABS system |
| Ar brake | Single 316mm disc with Brembo two piston caliper, Nissin ABS system |
| Front rim | Cast aluminum alloy, 5 sticks, 17 x 3.5 inches |
| Rim Ar | Cast aluminum alloy, 5 sticks, 16 x 7.5 inches |
| Front tire | 150/80 R17 |
| Tire Ar | 240/50 R 16 |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Length | 2,500 mm |
| Height | 1,165 mm |
| Width (at handlebars) | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1695 mm |
| Hunt | 32 ° / 148 mm |
| Saddle height | 759 mm |
| Fuel tank | 24 liters |
| Full weight | 373 kg |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | Immediate |
| Price | € 16,900 |
| Colors | Phantom Black or Matt Black |
| Guarantee | 2 years, unlimited mileage |
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