Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2021 vs. Yamaha V-MAX 2016

Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2021

Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2021

Yamaha V-MAX 2016

Yamaha V-MAX 2016

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Overview - Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2021 vs Yamaha V-MAX 2016

Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2021

Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2021

Yamaha V-MAX 2016

Yamaha V-MAX 2016

Technical Specifications Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2021 compared to Yamaha V-MAX 2016

Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2021
Yamaha V-MAX 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power167 HPEngine power199 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power6,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque221 NmTorque166.8 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque4,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
DisplacementDisplacement2,458 ccmDisplacement1,679 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountdirectShock mountDeflection

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width150 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width240 mmRear tyre width200 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
Seat HeightSeat Height750 mmSeat Height775 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2021

Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2021

The Rocket 3 GT is a ship of a motorbike. Starting with the crazy engine and finishing with the long wheelbase. It's all the more surprising that Triumph's engineers have managed to teach it manners even in tighter bends. The Rocket 3's manoeuvrability is the real surprise of this 300-kilogram machine. All sorts of little helpers enable safe riding in every situation. It's great that we are allowed to drive such masterpieces of engineering - provided, of course, that we have the necessary money.

Authentic touring character

a monument of an engine, yet super controllable

good brakes

comfortable seating position

neutral handling

world record for displacement and torque

high-quality workmanship.

Sissybar not to everyone's taste

vehicle very wide with handlebar end mirror

Yamaha V-MAX 2016

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Rocket 3 GT vs Yamaha V-MAX

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