Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2014 vs. Yamaha V-MAX 2016

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2014

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2014

Yamaha V-MAX 2016

Yamaha V-MAX 2016

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Overview - Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2014 vs Yamaha V-MAX 2016

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2014

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2014

Yamaha V-MAX 2016

Yamaha V-MAX 2016

Technical Specifications Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2014 compared to Yamaha V-MAX 2016

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2014
Yamaha V-MAX 2016

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore88 mmBore90 mm
StrokeStroke72.2 mmStroke66 mm
Engine powerEngine power50 HPEngine power199 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power5,700 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque78 NmTorque166.8 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,700 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9.5 Compression Ratio11.3
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement903 ccmDisplacement1,679 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width80 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width200 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter15 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,405 mmLength2,395 mm
WidthWidth895 mmWidth820 mm
HeightHeight1,120 mmHeight1,190 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,645 mmWheelbase1,700 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height685 mmSeat Height775 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight278 kgKerb Weight310 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2014

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha V-MAX 2016

Yamaha V-MAX 2016

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki VN 900 Custom vs Yamaha V-MAX

Price Kawasaki VN 900 Custom

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Price Yamaha V-MAX

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