Comparison of Triumph Thunderbird 2014 and Yamaha VMAX 2011 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha VMAX 2011 × |  Triumph Thunderbird 2014 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2014 |
| Make | Yamaha | Triumph |
| Model | Yamaha VMAX | Triumph Thunderbird |
| Category | Naked bike | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V4, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection. progressive linkage on throttle |
| Engine details | Forged aluminum pistons and NGK® Iridium spark plugs with R1-type direct ignition coils | 270º firing interval |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1671.6 | 1,597 |
| Power (kw) | 144.1 | 62.8 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 8.71 | 6.19 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 166.8 | 146 |
| Bore (mm) | 90 | 103.8 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66 | 103.8 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 202.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 143.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | - | Toothed Belt |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition | Digital-inductive type via engine management system |
| Clutch | Slipper clutch | Wet. multi-plate |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Compression | 11.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Chromed twin-skin stainless steel 2 into 1 into 2. tandem large-volume catalysts in centralized catbox. chrome-plated exhaust |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 52mm telescopic cartridge fork w/oxidized titanium coating. Fully adjustable preload, compression and rebound | Showa 47mm forks. 120mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Single shock w/remote reservoir and remote adjustable for preload, compression and rebound | Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. 95mm rear wheel travel |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS |
| Diameter (mm) | 298 | 310 |
| Frame type | Lightweight aluminum chassis puts the engine low and forward for mass centralization | Tubular Steel. twin spine |
| Front tyre | 120/70-18 | 120/70-R19 |
| Rear tyre | 200/50-18 | 200/50-R17 |
| Wheels | - | Cast aluminum alloy 5-spoke |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 119 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 147 | 151 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 31 | 32 |
| Other | ||
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| Instruments | - | Analogue speedometer featuring integrated rev counter, scroll button on handlebars, LCD trip computer, fuel gauge and clock |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,699 | 1,615 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 309.8 | 339 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,189 | 1,120 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,395 | 2,340 |
| Overall width (mm) | 820 | 880 |
| Seat height (mm) | 775 | 700 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15.14 | 22 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 5.9 | 4.2 |
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