Motorcycle A
2025 BMW R 18 BBMW MotorcyclesCruiser Motorcycles2025 BMW R 18 B vs 2017 Yamaha VMAX
The BMW R 18 B records larger displacement than the Yamaha VMAX. The Yamaha VMAX has the advantage in recorded torque and recorded weight where both recorded values are available.
Motorcycle B
2017 Yamaha VMAXYamaha MotorcyclesCruiser MotorcyclesRecorded specification differences
- Manufacturer: BMW R 18 B BMW, Yamaha VMAX Yamaha
- Model: BMW R 18 B BMW R 18 B, Yamaha VMAX Yamaha VMAX
- Year: BMW R 18 B 2025, Yamaha VMAX 2017
- Displacement: BMW R 18 B 1802, Yamaha VMAX 1671.6
- Torque: BMW R 18 B 157.3, Yamaha VMAX 167
- Weight: BMW R 18 B 397.8, Yamaha VMAX 310
- Seat height: BMW R 18 B 71.9, Yamaha VMAX 78
| Spec | BMW R 18 B | Yamaha VMAX |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2025 | 2017 |
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Displacement | 1802 | 1671.6 |
| Power | - | 200 |
| Torque | 157.3 | 167 |
| Weight | 397.8 | 310 |
Torque
The Yamaha VMAX records 167 Nm of torque, 9.7 Nm (6.2%) more than the BMW R 18 B at 157.3 Nm.
Weight
The Yamaha VMAX records a lower wet weight of 310 kg, 87.8 kg less than the BMW R 18 B at 397.8 kg.
Displacement
The BMW R 18 B records 1802 cc, 130.4 cc (7.8%) more than the Yamaha VMAX at 1671.6 cc.
Seat height
The Yamaha VMAX has a higher recorded seat height (78) than the BMW R 18 B (71.9), a difference of 6.1.
Frequently asked questions
Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW R 18 B or the Yamaha VMAX?
The Yamaha VMAX records 167 Nm of torque, 9.7 Nm (6.2%) more than the BMW R 18 B at 157.3 Nm.
Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the BMW R 18 B or the Yamaha VMAX?
The Yamaha VMAX records a lower wet weight of 310 kg, 87.8 kg less than the BMW R 18 B at 397.8 kg.
Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 18 B or the Yamaha VMAX?
The BMW R 18 B records 1802 cc, 130.4 cc (7.8%) more than the Yamaha VMAX at 1671.6 cc.
How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW R 18 B and the Yamaha VMAX compare?
The Yamaha VMAX has a higher recorded seat height (78) than the BMW R 18 B (71.9), a difference of 6.1.
VS
BMW R 18 B
2025•Cruiser
Displacement1802 cc
Yamaha VMAX
2017•Cruiser
Displacement1671.6 cc
Power200 hp
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