Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Yamaha Vmax 1700 — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary slightly), Yamaha Vmax 1700 215 km/h (electronically limited). Yamaha Vmax 1700 is the faster of the two.

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Yamaha Vmax 1700 — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 256 kg (wet/curb weight), Yamaha Vmax 1700 310 kg (wet/curb weight). Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 is lighter by 54 kg.

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Yamaha Vmax 1700 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L real-world average), Yamaha Vmax 1700 7.5–9.5 L/100km (typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Yamaha Vmax 1700 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 7.5/10 and Yamaha Vmax 1700 8.5/10. Yamaha Vmax 1700 scores higher on the overall verdict. Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 caveat: You prioritise sport touring or motorway comfort. Yamaha Vmax 1700 caveat: New riders, budget-conscious owners, daily commuters.

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Yamaha Vmax 1700 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200: 60 hp. Yamaha Vmax 1700: 200 hp.

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Yamaha Vmax 1700 — which should I commute on daily?

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 — Urban commuters wanting attitude and mechanical simplicity.

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Yamaha Vmax 1700

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Yamaha Vmax 1700 — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 produces 60 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson did not always publish official HP figures; this is a widely cited estimate for the Evolution/Twin Cam era); Yamaha Vmax 1700 produces 200 hp @ 9,000 rpm. Yamaha Vmax 1700 wins by 140 hp.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Yamaha Vmax 1700. Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200: 60 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson did not always publish official HP figures; this is a widely cited estimate for the Evolution/Twin Cam era) hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary slightly), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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.