Yamaha Vmax 1700 vs Suzuki Boulevard M109r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Vmax 1700 vs Suzuki Boulevard M109r. 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. Suzuki Boulevard M109r: 127 hp @ 6,200 rpm hp, 347 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; Suzuki does not publish an official figure), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Vmax 1700
Suzuki Boulevard M109r
Horsepower (hp)
200 hp
127 hp
Torque (Nm)
167 Nm
160 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
215 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
310 kg
347 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
200 hp @ 9,000 rpm
127 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Torque
167 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
160 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
Top Speed
215 km/h (electronically limited)
200 km/h (estimated; Suzuki does not publish an official figure)
Weight
310 kg (wet/curb weight)
347 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5–9.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5–8.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Suzuki Boulevard M109r
8.2/10
"The cruiser that makes Harley owners quietly nervous at stoplights."
Pros
+Savage torque below 4000rpm
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Stunning factory styling
Cons
−Brutal summer heat soak
−240 rear hunts badly
−Cramped for taller riders
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