Motorcycle A
2025 BMW R 18 ClassicBMW MotorcyclesCruiser Motorcycles2025 BMW R 18 Classic vs 2017 Yamaha VMAX
The BMW R 18 Classic records larger displacement than the Yamaha VMAX. The Yamaha VMAX has the advantage in recorded power and recorded torque where both recorded values are available.
Motorcycle B
2017 Yamaha VMAXYamaha MotorcyclesCruiser MotorcyclesRecorded specification differences
- Manufacturer: BMW R 18 Classic BMW, Yamaha VMAX Yamaha
- Model: BMW R 18 Classic BMW R 18 Classic, Yamaha VMAX Yamaha VMAX
- Year: BMW R 18 Classic 2025, Yamaha VMAX 2017
- Displacement: BMW R 18 Classic 1802, Yamaha VMAX 1671.6
- Power: BMW R 18 Classic 91, Yamaha VMAX 200
- Torque: BMW R 18 Classic 162.7, Yamaha VMAX 167
- Weight: BMW R 18 Classic 365.1, Yamaha VMAX 310
- Seat height: BMW R 18 Classic 72.9, Yamaha VMAX 78
| Spec | BMW R 18 Classic | Yamaha VMAX |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2025 | 2017 |
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Displacement | 1802 | 1671.6 |
| Power | 91 | 200 |
| Torque | 162.7 | 167 |
| Weight | 365.1 | 310 |
Power
The Yamaha VMAX records 200 hp, 109 hp (119.8%) more than the BMW R 18 Classic at 91 hp.
Torque
The Yamaha VMAX records 167 Nm of torque, 4.3 Nm (2.6%) more than the BMW R 18 Classic at 162.7 Nm.
Displacement
The BMW R 18 Classic 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 Classic (72.9), a difference of 5.1.
Frequently asked questions
Which motorcycle records more power, the BMW R 18 Classic or the Yamaha VMAX?
The Yamaha VMAX records 200 hp, 109 hp (119.8%) more than the BMW R 18 Classic at 91 hp.
Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW R 18 Classic or the Yamaha VMAX?
The Yamaha VMAX records 167 Nm of torque, 4.3 Nm (2.6%) more than the BMW R 18 Classic at 162.7 Nm.
Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 18 Classic or the Yamaha VMAX?
The BMW R 18 Classic 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 Classic and the Yamaha VMAX compare?
The Yamaha VMAX has a higher recorded seat height (78) than the BMW R 18 Classic (72.9), a difference of 5.1.
VS
BMW R 18 Classic
2025•Cruiser
Displacement1802 cc
Power91 hp
Yamaha VMAX
2017•Cruiser
Displacement1671.6 cc
Power200 hp
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