Harley-davidson V-rod Muscle vs Yamaha Vmax 1700
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson V-rod Muscle vs Yamaha Vmax 1700. Harley-davidson V-rod Muscle: 122 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 295 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson V-rod Muscle
Yamaha Vmax 1700
Horsepower (hp)
122 hp
200 hp
Torque (Nm)
117 Nm
167 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
215 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
295 kg
310 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
122 hp @ 8,250 rpm
200 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
117 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
167 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h
215 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
295 kg (wet/curb weight)
310 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
7.5–9.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson V-rod Muscle
7.5/10
"Serious performance in a Harley badge, but budget for upkeep."
Pros
+Porsche-developed engine pulls hard
+Head-turning aggressive styling
+Depreciation mostly absorbed already
Cons
−Blistering heat in traffic
−Parts getting harder to find
−Higher dealer servicing costs
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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