Harley-davidson Dyna Super Glide vs Yamaha V-star 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Dyna Super Glide
Yamaha V-star 950
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
110 Nm
82 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
295 kg
261 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
67 hp @ 5,500 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
110 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
82 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary slightly)
Weight
295 kg (wet/curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Dyna Super Glide
7.5/10
"Honest, capable cruiser — buy smart and it won't disappoint."
Pros
+Handles well for Harley
+Twin-cam reliability proven
+Parts availability excellent
Cons
−Cam tensioner wear issue
−Earlier models vibrate badly
−Fuel economy genuinely poor
Yamaha V-star 950
7.5/10
"A dependable, fuss-free cruiser that rewards patient, practical used buyers."
Pros
+Shaft drive, zero chain maintenance
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Low seat, confidence inspiring
Cons
−Front fork seals leak early
−Top speed feels breathless highway
−Suspension firm over rough roads
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
