Diamondback Review: Kings Island B&M Hyper Coaster

The 2nd tallest roller coaster at Kings Island only behind Orion. It made a long-lasting impact on both the general public and coaster enthusiasts alike. However, do I think it’s worth all the praise? Let’s slither our way into finding the answer.

Ride Stats

Length: 5,282.0 ft
Height: 230.0 ft
Drop: 215.0 ft
Speed: 80.0 mph
Inversions: 0
Vertical Angle: 74.0°
Duration: 3:00
Elements: 230.0 ft tall Chain Lift Hill with a 215.0 ft drop at 74.0°
Hill with a 193.0 ft drop
Hill with a 131.0 ft drop
Hill with a 129.0 ft drop
Hill with a 110.0 ft drop
Hill with a 106.0 ft drop
Splash Effect
Arrangement: 3 trains with 8 cars per train, Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 32 riders per train.
Cost: $22,000,000
Capacity: 1,620 riders per hour
G-force: 4.2
Height Restriction: 54 in