Harley-davidson V-rod Night Rod 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
Harley-davidson V-rod Night Rod
Yamaha Vmax 1700
Horsepower (hp)
122 hp
200 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
167 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
215 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
294 kg
310 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
122 hp @ 8,250 rpm
200 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
116 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
167 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
215 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
294 kg (wet/curb weight)
310 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L)
7.5–9.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson V-rod Night Rod
7.8/10
"The most un-Harley Harley ever built, and that's the point."
Pros
+Genuinely fast, pulls hard
+Porsche engine is bulletproof
+Head-turning street presence
Cons
−Ergonomics punish long rides
−Parts getting scarcer yearly
−Rear tire clearance issues
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