Yamaha V-MAX 2009 vs. Triumph Street Twin 2021

Yamaha V-MAX 2009

Triumph Street Twin 2021

Overview - Yamaha V-MAX 2009 vs Triumph Street Twin 2021

Yamaha V-MAX 2009

Triumph Street Twin 2021

Technical Specifications Yamaha V-MAX 2009 compared to Triumph Street Twin 2021

Yamaha V-MAX 2009

Triumph Street Twin 2021

Yamaha V-MAX 2009

Triumph Street Twin 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	90 mm	Bore	84.6 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	200 HP	Engine power	65 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	166.8 Nm	Torque	80 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.3	Compression Ratio	11
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,679 ccm	Displacement	900 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,700 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	775 mm	Seat Height	765 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha V-MAX 2009

The big Vmax from Yamaha is a unique bike. This applies to the technical side, with the largest V4 engine in a bike of all time, as well as to the emotional side of riding a Vmax. Few bikes can offer such brute grunt in every riding situation, and even fewer of them are cruisers. Although its stubborn turning behaviour detracts from the riding pleasure, the seating position is quite cramped and the sound could be more indicative of the massive displacement, the propulsion is addictive. The Vmax 1700 is definitely a niche product, but also an absolutely awe-inspiring, unique bike.

Very powerful V4 engine, with an insane amount of torque in every situation

Well-damped suspension

Beautiful workmanship

Very potent brakes

High fuel consumption

seating position rather cramped with a wide leg spread

extremely stubborn steering behaviour of the used test machine

suspension cannot fully suppress movements when leaning

sound of the powerful V4 could be more perceptible