Yamaha VMAX Cruiser vs Ducati XDiavel S vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Comparison
Updated: 07, Feb, 2024 04:15 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 26,94,577
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 25,92,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 33,87,497
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 310 kg | NA | 373 kg | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 140 mm | NA | 130 mm | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 15 litres | 18 litres | 20.8 litres | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1700 mm | 1615 mm | 1668 mm | |
| Overall Length | |||
| 2395 mm | NA | 2506 mm | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 820 mm | NA | 1023 mm | |
| Overall Height | |||
| 1190 mm | NA | 1310 mm | |
| Engine Oil Capacity | |||
| 5.9 litres | NA | NA | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 775 mm | 755 mm | 650 mm | |
PERFORMANCE FIGURES | |||
| 0-100 kmph | |||
| 2.7 secs | NA | 6.5 secs | |
| 0-150 kmph | |||
| 4.9 secs | NA | NA | |
| 0-200 kmph | |||
| 8.3 secs | NA | NA | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| Pillion Footrest | |||
| NA | |||
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |||
| NA | |||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| 8-12 kmpl (Approx.) | 18.18 kmpl | Indian Chieftain Dark Horse mileage is 16-18 kmpl (approximate). | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 1679 cc | 1262 cc | 1890 cc | |
| Bore | |||
| 90 mm | 106 mm | 103.2 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 66 mm | 71.5 mm | 113 mm | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 11.3:1 | 13.0 : 1 | 11.0:1 | |
| Secondary Reduction Ratio | |||
| 3.082 | NA | NA | |
| Engine Details | |||
| Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, V-type 4-cylinder | 1262cc, Testastretta DVT 1262, V2 - 90°, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Valves Per Cylinder, Desmodromic Variable Timing, Dual Spark Engine | 1890cc, Air-Cooled, Chrome Thunderstroke 116 V-Twin Engine | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 197.3 Bhp @ 9000 rpm | 160 HP @ 9500 rpm | NA | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 166.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 127 Nm @ 5000 rpm | 171 Nm @ 3000 rpm | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 5 | 6 | 6 | |
| Clutch | |||
| Wet, multiple-disc | Slipper and Self-Servo Wet Multiplate Clutch with Hydraulic Control | Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist | |
| Cooling | |||
| Liquid Cooling | Liquid Cooled | Air Cooled | |
| Lubrication | |||
| Wet sump | NA | NA | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Fuel injection | Electronic Fuel Injection System, 56mm Elliptical Throttle Bodies with Ride-by-Wire System | Electronic Fuel Injection | |
| Ignition | |||
| T.C.I | NA | Keyless 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 | 1st - 9.403:1, 2nd - 6.411:1, 3rd - 4.763:1, 4th - 3.796:1, 5th - 3.243:1, 6th - 2.789:1 | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Tachometer | |||
| Analogue | Digital | Analogue | |
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital-2 | Digital | Digital | |
| Speedometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Analogue | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Pass Light | |||
| 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 | |||
| Front Brake | |||
| Dual Hydraulic disc Ø 320 mm | 320mm Dual Semi-Floating Discs, Radial Mounted Brembo Monobloc 4-Piston M50 Calipers, PR16/19 Radial Master Cylinder, Cornering ABS. | 300mm Dual Floating Rotor Disc with 4 Piston Caliper | |
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Rear Brake | |||
| Single Hydraulic disc brake Ø 298 mm | 265mm Disc, Brembo 2-Piston Floating Caliper, Cornering ABS | 300mm Single Floating Rotor Disc/ 2 Piston Caliper | |
| Wheel Type | |||
| Alloys | NA | 10 Spoke Wheels | |
| Front Tyre | |||
| 120/70 R18M/C (59V) | 120/70-ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso III | 130/60-B19 66H | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 200/50 R18M/C (76V) | 240/45-ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso III | 180/60-R16 80H | |
| ABS | |||
| Cornering ABS | |||
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Front Suspension | |||
| Telescopic Forks, 52mm | 48mm Ohlins Adjustable USD Fork, TiN Treatment | Telescopic Fork | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Swing Arm - Link Type Suspension | Preload and Rebound Adjustable Monoshock, Remote Reservoir, Single-Sided Cast/Trellis Frame Swingarm | Single Shock with Air adjust | |
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Aluminium Diamond Shaped | Tubular Steel Trellis Frame | NA | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Caster | |||
| 31° | NA | NA | |
| Trail | |||
| 148 | 130 mm | 150 mm | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Cruiser | Naked | Cruiser | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| Born with Muscles | NA | Streamlined, Blacked-Out Style with Proven Performance. | |
| Bike Variant | |||
| Yamaha VMAX Cruiser | 2024 Ducati XDiavel S | 2024 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | |
| 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 XDiavel S price is Rs 25.92 lakh (ex-showroom). | 2024 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse price is Rs 33.87 lakh (ex-showroom). | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Black | Thrilling Black | Black Smoke, Ghost White Metallic Smoke / Graphics, Stealth Gray Azure w/ Graphics | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
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