Yamaha V-Max (2002-04) vs Matchless Silver Hawk (1931-35)
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| Make: | Yamaha | Matchless |
| Model: | V-Max | Silver Hawk |
| Years: | 2002-04 | 1931-35 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-four, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | V-four cylinder, OHC |
| Capacity: | 1198 cc / 73.1 cu-in | 592 cc / 38.1 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 76 х 66 mm | 50.8 x 73 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 | 6.1:1 |
| Ignition: | CDI | Lucas dynamo coil |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 4-Speed, Sturmey Archer gearbox |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Frame: | Double cradle steel tube | Brazed lug tubular construction incorporating cantilever rear suspension |
| Front Suspension: | 40mm Kayaba forks, Air pressure | Matchless centre spring girders, finger adjustment |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual Kayaba shocks, adjustable for preload damping. | Cantilever |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 298mm discs 2 piston calipers | 203 mm / 8 in. drum, interconnected |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper | 203 mm / 8 in. drum, interconnected |
| Front Tyre: | 110/90-18 | 3.25 x 19 in. |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/90-15 | 1958: 3.25 x 19 in. (4.00 x 19 available as an option) |
| Wheelbase: | 1590 mm / 65.6 in | 1422 mm / 56 in. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 11.4 L / 3.0 US gal |
| Top Speed: | 216.7 km/h | 137 km/h / 85 mph |