Honda CB1100 RS 2017 vs. Yamaha V-MAX 2017

Honda CB1100 RS 2017

Honda CB1100 RS 2017

Yamaha V-MAX 2017

Yamaha V-MAX 2017

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Technical Specifications Honda CB1100 RS 2017 compared to Yamaha V-MAX 2017

Honda CB1100 RS 2017
Yamaha V-MAX 2017

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore73.5 mmBore90 mm
StrokeStroke67.2 mmStroke66 mm
Engine powerEngine power90 HPEngine power199 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque91 NmTorque166.8 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9.5 Compression Ratio11.3
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
DisplacementDisplacement1,140 ccmDisplacement1,679 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberDual ShockShock absorberMonoshock

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width200 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,180 mmLength2,395 mm
WidthWidth800 mmWidth820 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,190 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,485 mmWheelbase1,700 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height795 mmSeat Height775 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16.8 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB1100 RS 2017

Honda CB1100 RS 2017

Opinions are divided on the RS. For many, it doesn't seem as earthy and honest as the EX, and overall it doesn't seem coherent. But at the end of the day, you don't find any plastic where there should have been metal. The 17-inch rims offer a wider choice of tyres. The standard tyres might not be the best choice for this bike.

Lovely and high-quality workmanship

great engine tuning

wide choice of tyres

Lean angle clearance

Unharmonious turn-in behaviour with standard tyres

Top performance

Yamaha V-MAX 2017

Yamaha V-MAX 2017

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 Honda CB1100 RS vs Yamaha V-MAX

Price Honda CB1100 RS

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