Yamaha Vmax 1700 vs Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Vmax 1700 vs Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r. 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 Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r: 127 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 347 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (electronically limited; estimated, as Suzuki did not publish an official figure), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Vmax 1700
Suzuki Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r
Horsepower (hp)
200 hp
127 hp
Torque (Nm)
167 Nm
163 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 @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
167 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
163 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
Top Speed
215 km/h (electronically limited)
200 km/h (electronically limited; estimated, as Suzuki did 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)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (approx. 13–15 km/L, 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 Vzr1800 Intruder M1800r
8.0/10
"The best value muscle cruiser you can buy used today."
Pros
+Indestructible V-twin engine
+Shaft drive, zero hassle
+Stunning visual presence
Cons
−Serious heat from engine
−Heavy at low speeds
−Suspension soft with passenger
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