Triumph Rocket 3 vs Yamaha Vmax 1700
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Rocket 3 vs Yamaha Vmax 1700. Triumph Rocket 3: 167 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 291 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 209 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Yamaha Vmax 1700: 200 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 310 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 215 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Rocket 3
Yamaha Vmax 1700
Horsepower (hp)
167 hp
200 hp
Torque (Nm)
221 Nm
167 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
209 km/h
215 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
291 kg
310 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
167 hp @ 6,000 rpm
200 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
221 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
167 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
209 km/h
215 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
291 kg (curb weight)
310 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5–9.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
7.5–9.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Rocket 3
8.5/10
"Nothing else on the market delivers this kind of muscular, addictive insanity."
Pros
+Torque completely redefines expectations
+Surprisingly capable through corners
+Tremendous build quality throughout
Cons
−Rear tyre consumption is brutal
−Physically very heavy machine
−Dealer servicing costs add up
Yamaha Vmax 1700
8.5/10
"A tire-destroying, jaw-dropping muscle cruiser that demands respect constantly."
Pros
+Utterly savage low-end torque
+Bulletproof engine internals
+Stunning visual presence always
Cons
−Horrific fuel consumption figures
−Tire bills are punishing
−Heavy at 310kg wet
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