Yamaha VMAX Cruiser vs Ducati Diavel 1260 vs BMW R18 Cruiser Comparison
Updated: 06, Nov, 2023 02:25 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 26,94,577
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 21,49,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 19,90,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 310 kg | 249 kg | 345 kg | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 140 mm | NA | NA | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 15 litres | 17 litres | 16 litres | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1700 mm | 1600 mm | 1731 mm | |
| Overall Length | |||
| 2395 mm | 2273 mm | 2440 mm | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 820 mm | 1600 mm | 964 mm | |
| Overall Height | |||
| 1190 mm | 1151 mm | 1126 mm | |
| Engine Oil Capacity | |||
| 5.9 litres | NA | NA | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 775 mm | 780 mm | 690 mm | |
PERFORMANCE FIGURES | |||
| 0-100 kmph | |||
| 2.7 secs | NA | 4.80 secs | |
| 0-150 kmph | |||
| 4.9 secs | NA | NA | |
| 0-200 kmph | |||
| 8.3 secs | NA | NA | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| Pillion Footrest | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |||
| NA | |||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| 8-12 kmpl (Approx.) | Ducati Diavel 1260 mileage is 18.18 kmpl (certified). | BMW R18 mileage is 17.8 kmpl (company-certified). | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 1679 cc | 1262 cc | 1802 cc | |
| Bore | |||
| 90 mm | 106 mm | 107.1 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 66 mm | 71.5 mm | 100 mm | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 11.3:1 | 13.0 : 1 | 9.6:1 | |
| Secondary Reduction Ratio | |||
| 3.082 | NA | NA | |
| Engine Details | |||
| Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, V-type 4-cylinder | 1262cc, Ducati Testastretta DVT 1262, L-Twin Cylinder, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Dual Spark, Liquid Cooled, Desmodromic Variable Timing | 1802cc, Air/Oil Cooled, 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke Boxer Engine with Two Chain-Driven Camshafts | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 197.3 Bhp @ 9000 rpm | 162 HP @ 9500 rpm | 91 HP @ 4750 rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 166.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 129 Nm @ 7500 rpm | 158 Nm @ 3000 rpm | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 5 | 6 | 6 | |
| Clutch | |||
| Wet, multiple-disc | Slipper and Self-Servo Wet Multiplate Clutch with Hydraulic Control | Single Disk Dry Clutch | |
| Cooling | |||
| Liquid Cooling | Liquid Cooled | Air/Oil Cooled | |
| Lubrication | |||
| Wet sump | NA | NA | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Fuel injection | Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection System, Øeq 56mm Elliptical Throttle Bodies with Ride-By-Wire System | Electronic Intake Pipe Fuel Injection | |
| Ignition | |||
| T.C.I | NA | Twin-Spark Ignition | |
| Final transmission | |||
| Shaft drive | NA | NA | |
| Primary Reduction Ratio | |||
| 1.509 | NA | NA | |
| Gear Ratios | |||
| 1st gear=2.375, 2nd gear= 1.81, 3rd gear= 1.4, 4th gear= 1.115, 5th gear = 0.935 | 1= 37/15, 2= 30/17, 3= 27/20, 4= 24/22, 5= 23/24, 6= 22/25 | NA | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Digital | Digital | NA | |
| Tachometer | |||
| Analogue | Digital | ||
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital-2 | Digital | Digital | |
| Speedometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Analog | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Pass Light | |||
| NA | |||
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free | NA | Maintenance Free | |
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW | |||
| Vehicle Overview | |||
| Yamaha VMAX is a powerful cruiser styled sport bike from the Japanese manufacturer. It is powered by a 1679 cc, 4-cylinder petrol motor that produces 197.3 BHP at 9000 rpm and 166.8 Nm at 6500 rpm. It comes mated to a 5-speed gearbox and weighs quite high at 310 kg. The high power values makes this bike good for 0-100 kmph timing of just 2.7 seconds. Due to its high weight, the top speed is claimed at 221 kmph. The heavy presence of the bike places it against Ducati Diavel and Harley Davidson Night Rod Special. | NA | NA | |
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Front Brake | |||
| Dual Hydraulic disc Ø 320 mm | 320mm Twin Semi-Floating Discs, Radially Mounted Brembo Monobloc 4-Piston M4.32 Callipers, PR18/19 Radial Master Cylinder, Cornering ABS | 300mm, Twin Discs, 4-Piston Fixed Calipers | |
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Rear Brake | |||
| Single Hydraulic disc brake Ø 298 mm | 265mm Disc, 2-Piston Brembo Floating Calliper, Cornering ABS | 300mm, Single Disc, 4-Piston Fixed Calipers | |
| Wheel Type | |||
| Alloys | Cast Wheels | Spoke Wheel | |
| Front Tyre | |||
| 120/70 R18M/C (59V) | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-R19 | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 200/50 R18M/C (76V) | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 240/45 ZR17 | 180/65-B16 | |
| ABS | |||
| Cornering ABS | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (Partially Integral) | ||
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Front Suspension | |||
| Telescopic Forks, 52mm | 50mm Adjustable USD Fork | Telescopic Forks | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Swing Arm - Link Type Suspension | Monoshock, Preload and Rebound Adjustable, Aluminium Casted Single-Sided Swingarm | Steel Swinging Fork with Central Shock Strut | |
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Aluminium Diamond Shaped | Tubular Steel Trellis | Double-Cradle Steel Frame with Screwed on Underbeams | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Caster | |||
| 31° | NA | NA | |
| Trail | |||
| 148 | 120 mm | NA | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Cruiser | Cruiser | Cruiser | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| Born with Muscles | Lights on me | Soul is All That Matters. | |
| Bike Variant | |||
| Yamaha VMAX Cruiser | 2024 Ducati Diavel 1260 | 2024 BMW R18 Cruiser (Standard Model) | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Discontinued | Available | Available | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| Yamaha VMAX Cruiser price was Rs 26.95 lakh before being discontinued. | 2024 Ducati Diavel 1260 price is Rs 21.49 lakh (ex-showroom). | 2024 BMW R18 Cruiser price is Rs 19.90 lakh (ex-showroom). | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Black | Dark Stealth | Black | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
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