Yamaha V-MAX 2016 vs. Honda Goldwing F6B 2013

Yamaha V-MAX 2016

Honda Goldwing F6B 2013

Overview - Yamaha V-MAX 2016 vs Honda Goldwing F6B 2013

Yamaha V-MAX 2016

Honda Goldwing F6B 2013

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Technical Specifications Yamaha V-MAX 2016 compared to Honda Goldwing F6B 2013

Yamaha V-MAX 2016

Honda Goldwing F6B 2013

Yamaha V-MAX 2016

Honda Goldwing F6B 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	90 mm	Bore	74 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66 mm	Stroke	71 mm
Engine power	Engine power	199 HP	Engine power	118.3 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	166.8 Nm	Torque	167 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.3	Compression Ratio	9.8
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	2
Displacement	Displacement	1,679 ccm	Displacement	1,832 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	200 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,395 mm	Length	2,605 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	945 mm
Height	Height	1,190 mm	Height	1,255 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,700 mm	Wheelbase	1,690 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	775 mm	Seat Height	725 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	25 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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