Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob vs Yamaha Vmax 1700
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob vs Yamaha Vmax 1700. Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob: 68 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: estimated for 96ci Twin Cam; 103ci variant approx. 73 hp) hp, 305 kg (wet/curb weight, 2008-2017 Dyna FXDF) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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
Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob
Yamaha Vmax 1700
Horsepower (hp)
68 hp
200 hp
Torque (Nm)
112 Nm
167 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
215 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
305 kg
310 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
68 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: estimated for 96ci Twin Cam; 103ci variant approx. 73 hp)
200 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
112 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (Twin Cam 96; 103ci approx. 119 Nm)
167 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
215 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
305 kg (wet/curb weight, 2008-2017 Dyna FXDF)
310 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, real-world average for 2008-2017 Dyna Fat Bob)
7.5–9.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob
7.8/10
"Raw, honest American muscle that rewards careful used-buying diligence."
Pros
+Bulletproof Twin Cam reliability
+Genuinely aggressive visual presence
+Responsive handling for its class
Cons
−Cam tensioners need early inspection
−Rear isolator mounts crack silently
−Motorway cruising vibration tiring
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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