Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Yamaha V-star 950 — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 produces 60 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson did not always publish official HP figures; this is a widely cited estimate for the Evolution/Twin Cam era); Yamaha V-star 950 produces 54 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model). Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 wins by 6 hp.

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Yamaha V-star 950 — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary slightly), Yamaha V-star 950 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary slightly).

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Yamaha V-star 950 — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 256 kg (wet/curb weight), Yamaha V-star 950 261 kg (wet/curb weight). Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 is lighter by 5 kg.

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Yamaha V-star 950 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L real-world average), Yamaha V-star 950 4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Yamaha V-star 950 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 7.5/10 and Yamaha V-star 950 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 caveat: You prioritise sport touring or motorway comfort. Yamaha V-star 950 caveat: You crave serious highway speed or heavy customization.

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Yamaha V-star 950 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200: 60 hp. Yamaha V-star 950: 54 hp.

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Yamaha V-star 950 — which should I commute on daily?

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 — Urban commuters wanting attitude and mechanical simplicity.

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Yamaha V-star 950

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Yamaha V-star 950. Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200: 60 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson did not always publish official HP figures; this is a widely cited estimate for the Evolution/Twin Cam era) hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary slightly), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha V-star 950: 54 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary slightly), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.