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 !
Yamaha 1700 Vmax tech. Sheet
| (manufacturer data) | |
| Engine | |
| Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke V-4 |
| Displacement | 1,679 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 90.0 × 66.0 mm |
| Volumetric ratio | 11.3 to 1 |
| Max power | 106 hp (78.1 kW) at 5,250 rpm 200 hp (147.2 kW) at 9,000 rpm (Free World) |
| Max torque | 145.2 Nm (14.8 kg.m) at 5,000 rpm 166.8 Nm (17.0 kg.m) at 6500 rpm |
| Distribution | Double ACT, 16 valves |
| Food | Electronic injection |
| Ignition | TCI |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Multi-disc in oil bath |
| Primary report | 1.509 |
| Gearbox | 5 reports |
| 1st | 2.375 |
| 2nd | 1,810 |
| 3rd | 1,400 |
| 4th | 1.115 |
| 5th | 0.935 |
| Secondary transmission | 3.082 |
| Transmitted ° final | By gimbal |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Aluminum type "diamond" |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork ø 52 mm |
| Suspension Ar | Swingarm, Monocross type shock absorber |
| Front travel | 120 mm |
| Travel Ar | 110 mm |
| Front brake | Double 320 mm disc |
| Ar brake | Single 298mm disc |
| Front tire | 120/70 R18M / C (59V) |
| Tire Ar | 200/50 R18M / C (76V) |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Length | 2395 mm |
| Height (overall) | 1190 mm |
| Overall width) | 820 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1700 mm |
| Saddle height | 775 mm |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm |
| Fuel tank | 15 liters |
| Fuel tank | 5.9 liters |
| Weight | 310 kg |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | Immediate |
| Price | € 21,990 |
| Colors | Black |
| Guarantee | 2 years, unlimited mileage |
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