Yamaha Vmax 1700 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Vmax 1700 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. 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. Yamaha Bolt R-spec: 54 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 252 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Vmax 1700
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
200 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
167 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
215 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
310 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
200 hp @ 9,000 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
167 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
215 km/h (electronically limited)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
310 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5–9.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, 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
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
7.8/10
"A genuinely rewarding urban cruiser that rewards patient, style-conscious riders."
Pros
+Bulletproof reliability record
+Strong resale value retention
+Gorgeous factory finish quality
Cons
−Seat punishes longer rides
−Suspension undersprung for heavier riders
−No wind protection whatsoever
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