Ducati Diavel V4 vs Yamaha Vmax 1700
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Diavel V4
Yamaha Vmax 1700
Horsepower (hp)
168 hp
200 hp
Torque (Nm)
126 Nm
167 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
215 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
218 kg
310 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
168 hp @ 10,750 rpm
200 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
126 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
167 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h
215 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
218 kg (wet/curb weight)
310 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
7.5–9.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Diavel V4
8.5/10
"An exotic muscle cruiser that genuinely delivers on every expensive promise."
Pros
+Thunderous V4 engine delivery
+Surprisingly agile for size
+Premium electronics suite included
Cons
−Desmo services eye-wateringly expensive
−Heavy below 30mph
−Limited used stock available
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