Yamaha Vmax vs Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special

BikeWale brings you comparison of Yamaha Vmax and Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special. The ex-showroom price of Yamaha Vmax is ₹ 27,84,236 and Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is ₹ 41,78,829. Yamaha Vmax is available in 1 colour and Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is available in 5 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Yamaha Vmax and Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special.

Yamaha Vmax vs Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Vmax	Road Glide Special
Price	₹ 27,84,236	₹ 41,78,829
Capacity	1679 cc	1868 cc
Power	197.3 bhp @ 9000 rpm	92.5 bhp @ 5250 rpm
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Vmax

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₹ 27,84,236

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Harley-Davidson

Road Glide Special

Standard

₹ 41,78,829

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Vmax

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Road Glide Special

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	197.3 bhp @ 9,000 rpm	92.5 bhp @ 5,250 rpm
Max Torque	166.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm	158 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Riding Range (km)	210	363
Top Speed (kmph)	220	177
Riding Modes	--	Sport, Road and Rain
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	1,679	1,868
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	14	16
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	--
Transmission Type	Shaft Drive	Belt Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	--	1 Down 5 Up
Cylinders	4	2
Bore (mm)	90	102
Stroke (mm)	66	114.3
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	--	10.5:1
Ignition	--	CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Clutch	--	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Fuel Delivery System	--	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	15	22.7
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	1.9	3.8
Emission Standard	--	BS6 Phase 2

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic fork	Showa 49mm Dual Bending Valve; 4.6 inches
Rear Suspension	Swingarm	Premium Low Hand-Adjustable Rear Suspension
Braking System	--	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	300
Caliper - Front (Piston)	--	4
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	298	300
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	--	1
Wheel Type	Alloy	Spoke
Front Wheel Size (inch)	18	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	--	18
Front Tyre Size	120/70 R18M/C (59V)	130/60 - B19
Rear Tyre Size	200/50 R18M/C (76V)	180/55 - B18
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	40
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	40

Dimensions & Chassis

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Maintenance Schedule

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display	--
Instrument Console	--	Semi-Digital
Odometer	--	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Hazard Warning Indicator	--
Average Speed	--
OTA Updates	--	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts	--
Geo Fencing	--
Distance to Empty	--
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Digital Fuel Gauge
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Gear Indicator	--
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Service Reminder Indicator	--
Battery	Maintenance Free	12V MF

Storage
Mobile App Connectivity
Light System
GPS & Charging
Switchgear
Pillion Comfort
Additional Features

Colours

	Black	Vivid Black / Chrome Finish
		Baja Orange / Chrome Finish
		Gray Haze / Chrome Finish
		Bright Billiard Blue/ Billiard Gray /Chrome Finish
		Heirloom Red Fade

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9/5

8 Ratings

5.0/5

3 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.0Visual Appeal	3.0Visual Appeal
	4.0Reliability	1.5Reliability
	3.7Service Experience	2.0Service Experience

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Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special Comparison with Similar Bikes

Kerb Weight (kg)	310	387
Seat Height (mm)	775	695
Ground Clearance (mm)	140	130
Overall Length (mm)	2,395	2,430
Overall Width (mm)	820	990
Overall Height (mm)	1,190	1,325
Wheelbase (mm)	1,700	1,625
Chassis Type	Aluminum, Diamond-shaped	Mild tubular steel w/ two-piece stamped and welded backbone

Standard Warranty (year)	--	2
Standard Warranty (km)	--	Unlimited

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)	--
Shift Light
Headlight Type	--	LED
Brake/Tail Light	--	LED
Turn Signal	--	LED
Pass Light
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	--

Riding Modes Switch	--
Cruise Control	--	Available
Hazard Warning Lights	--
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Kill Switch
Traction Control	--

Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grab Rail
Pillion Seat	Stepped Seat	Stepped Seat
Pillion Footrest

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	--
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	--
Additional Features	--	--

Front Storage Box	--
Under Seat Storage (Litres)	--

GPS & Navigation	--
USB Charging Port	--

Yamaha Vmax vs Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special