Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger vs Yamaha V-star 650 — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger produces 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated for Evolution-era engine; output varied slightly by model year); Yamaha V-star 650 produces 40 hp @ 7,500 rpm. Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger wins by 10 hp.

Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger vs Yamaha V-star 650 — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger 170 km/h (estimated; note: may vary by year and gearing), Yamaha V-star 650 160 km/h (estimated, note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics). Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger is the faster of the two.

Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger vs Yamaha V-star 650 — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger 254 kg (wet/curb weight), Yamaha V-star 650 228 kg (wet/curb weight).

Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger vs Yamaha V-star 650 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger 5.5 L/100km (approx 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average, Yamaha V-star 650 3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger vs Yamaha V-star 650 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger 7.0/10 and Yamaha V-star 650 7.5/10. Yamaha V-star 650 scores higher on the overall verdict. Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger caveat: You prioritize performance or highway comfort riding. Yamaha V-star 650 caveat: You regularly ride highways above 70mph.

Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger vs Yamaha V-star 650 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger: 50 hp. Yamaha V-star 650: 40 hp.

Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger vs Yamaha V-star 650 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger: 254 kg, 50 hp. Yamaha V-star 650: 228 kg, 40 hp.

Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger vs Yamaha V-star 650

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger vs Yamaha V-star 650. Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger: 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated for Evolution-era engine; output varied slightly by model year) hp, 254 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h (estimated; note: may vary by year and gearing), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Yamaha V-star 650: 40 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (estimated, note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.