Yamaha VMAX Cruiser vs Triumph Thunderbird LT Comparison
Updated: 26, Nov, 2019 11:57 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 26,94,577
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued
POPULARITY
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 16,81,000
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued
POPULARITY
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 310 kg | 380 kg | ||
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 140 mm | 140 mm | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 15 litres | 22 litres | ||
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1700 mm | 1665 mm | ||
| Overall Length | |||
| 2395 mm | 2546 mm | ||
| Overall Width | |||
| 820 mm | 956 mm | ||
| Overall Height | |||
| 1190 mm | 1225 mm | ||
| Engine Oil Capacity | |||
| 5.9 litres | 4.2 litres | ||
| Seat Height | |||
| 775 mm | 700 mm | ||
PERFORMANCE FIGURES | |||
| 0-100 kmph | |||
| 2.7 secs | NA | ||
| 0-150 kmph | |||
| 4.9 secs | NA | ||
| 0-200 kmph | |||
| 8.3 secs | NA | ||
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| Pillion Footrest | |||
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| 8-12 kmpl (Approx.) | NA | ||
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 1679 cc | 1699 cc | ||
| Bore | |||
| 90 mm | 107.1 mm | ||
| Stroke | |||
| 66 mm | 94.3 mm | ||
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 4 | 2 | ||
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 11.3:1 | NA | ||
| Secondary Reduction Ratio | |||
| 3.082 | NA | ||
| Engine Details | |||
| Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, V-type 4-cylinder | Liquid-cooled, DOHC, Parallel-twin, 270º firing interval | ||
| Maximum Power | |||
| 197.3 Bhp @ 9000 rpm | 92.7 Bhp @ 5408 rpm | ||
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 166.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 151 Nm @ 3550 rpm | ||
| Number of Gears | |||
| 5 | 6 | ||
| Clutch | |||
| Wet, multiple-disc | Wet, multi-plate | ||
| Cooling | |||
| Liquid Cooling | Liquid Cooling | ||
| Lubrication | |||
| Wet sump | NA | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| Fuel injection | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection, progressive linkage on throttle | ||
| Ignition | |||
| T.C.I | NA | ||
| Final transmission | |||
| Shaft drive | NA | ||
| Primary Reduction Ratio | |||
| 1.509 | NA | ||
| Gear Ratios | |||
| 1st gear=2.375, 2nd gear= 1.81, 3rd gear= 1.4, 4th gear= 1.115, 5th gear = 0.935 | NA | ||
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Digital | Digital | ||
| Tachometer | |||
| Analogue | Analog | ||
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital-2 | Digital | ||
| Speedometer | |||
| Digital | Analog | ||
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Pass Light | |||
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | ||
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW | |||
| Vehicle Overview | |||
| Yamaha VMAX is a powerful cruiser styled sport bike from the Japanese manufacturer. It is powered by a 1679 cc, 4-cylinder petrol motor that produces 197.3 BHP at 9000 rpm and 166.8 Nm at 6500 rpm. It comes mated to a 5-speed gearbox and weighs quite high at 310 kg. The high power values makes this bike good for 0-100 kmph timing of just 2.7 seconds. Due to its high weight, the top speed is claimed at 221 kmph. The heavy presence of the bike places it against Ducati Diavel and Harley Davidson Night Rod Special. | Thunderbird LT is an elite cruiser with 1699cc, twin cylinder engine producing 92.7 BHP at 5408 rpm and 151 Nm at 3550 rpm. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox and weighs 380 kg in running order. Triumph claims a top speed of 193 kmph while offers 22 liters of fuel holding capacity to the motorcycle. Thunderbird LT offers 150/80-VR16 and 180/70-VR16 Whitewall tyres for both front and rear end respectively. The list of premium equipment includes 310mm dual front disc brakes, 47 mm Show front forks and rear 310 mm Brembo disc brake. It rivals none other than Harley Davidson Fat Bob and Indian Scout in its segment. | ||
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| Front Brake | |||
| Dual Hydraulic disc Ø 320 mm | Twin 310mm floating discs. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers | ||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Rear Brake | |||
| Single Hydraulic disc brake Ø 298 mm | Single 310mm fixed disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper | ||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Alloys | NA | ||
| Front Tyre | |||
| 120/70 R18M/C (59V) | 150/80 VR16 Whitewall | ||
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 200/50 R18M/C (76V) | 180/70 VR16 Whitewall | ||
| ABS | |||
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Front Suspension | |||
| Telescopic Forks, 52mm | Showa 47mm forks | ||
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Swing Arm - Link Type Suspension | Showa twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload | ||
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Aluminium Diamond Shaped | Tubular Steel, twin spine | ||
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Caster | |||
| 31° | NA | ||
| Trail | |||
| 148 | 133 mm | ||
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Cruiser | Touring | ||
| Official Tagline | |||
| Born with Muscles | NA | ||
| Bike Variant | |||
| Yamaha VMAX Cruiser | Triumph Thunderbird LT | ||
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Discontinued | Discontinued | ||
| Latest Price in India | |||
| Yamaha VMAX Cruiser price was Rs 26.95 lakh before being discontinued. | Triumph Thunderbird LT was priced at INR 16.81 lakh in India (ex-showroom). | ||
| Colour Options | |||
| Black | Caspian Blue Crystal White, Lava Red Phantom Black, Jet Black | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | ||
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