Comparison of Triumph Thunderbird LT 2014 and Yamaha VMAX 2011 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Triumph Thunderbird LT 2014 × |  Yamaha VMAX 2011 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2014 | 2011 |
| Make | Triumph | Yamaha |
| Model | Triumph Thunderbird LT | Yamaha VMAX |
| Category | Touring | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | V4, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection. progressive linkage on throttle | Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I |
| Engine details | 270º firing interval | Forged aluminum pistons and NGK® Iridium spark plugs with R1-type direct ignition coils |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,699 | 1671.6 |
| Power (kw) | 68.6 | 144.1 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 6.19 | 8.71 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 146 | 166.8 |
| Bore (mm) | 107.1 | 90 |
| Stroke (mm) | 94.3 | 66 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 143.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 202.1 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 | Digital-inductive type via engine management system | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Clutch | Wet. multi-plate | Slipper clutch |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 9.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
| 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 | Showa 47mm forks. 120mm travel | 52mm telescopic cartridge fork w/oxidized titanium coating. Fully adjustable preload, compression and rebound |
| Rear suspension | Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. 95mm rear wheel travel | Single shock w/remote reservoir and remote adjustable for preload, compression and rebound |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers. ABS. | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper. ABS | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 310 | 298 |
| Frame type | Tubular Steel. twin spine | Lightweight aluminum chassis puts the engine low and forward for mass centralization |
| Front tyre | 120/70-R19 | 120/70-18 |
| Rear tyre | 200/50-R17 | 200/50-18 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminum alloy 5-spoke | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | - | 119 |
| Trail (mm) | 151 | 147 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | 31 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
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| Carrying capacity | Saddle bags | - |
| Instruments | Analogue speedometer featuring integrated rev counter, scroll button on handlebars, LCD trip computer, fuel gauge and clock | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,615 | 1,699 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 339 | 309.8 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,120 | 1,189 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,340 | 2,395 |
| Overall width (mm) | 880 | 820 |
| Seat height (mm) | 700 | 775 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 22 | 15.14 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 4.2 | 5.9 |
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