Honda Vt1100 Shadow vs Yamaha V-star 1100 — which has more power?

Honda Vt1100 Shadow produces 50 hp @ 5,500 rpm; Yamaha V-star 1100 produces 62 hp @ 5,750 rpm. Yamaha V-star 1100 wins by 12 hp.

Honda Vt1100 Shadow vs Yamaha V-star 1100 — which is faster?

Top speed: Honda Vt1100 Shadow 185 km/h, Yamaha V-star 1100 175 km/h. Honda Vt1100 Shadow is the faster of the two.

Honda Vt1100 Shadow vs Yamaha V-star 1100 — which is lighter?

Weight: Honda Vt1100 Shadow 262 kg (wet/curb weight), Yamaha V-star 1100 272 kg (wet/curb weight). Honda Vt1100 Shadow is lighter by 10 kg.

Honda Vt1100 Shadow vs Yamaha V-star 1100 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Honda Vt1100 Shadow 7.5/10 and Yamaha V-star 1100 7.5/10. Honda Vt1100 Shadow caveat: You prioritise cornering fun over highway miles. Yamaha V-star 1100 caveat: You want sporty performance or highway touring comfort.

Honda Vt1100 Shadow vs Yamaha V-star 1100 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Honda Vt1100 Shadow: 50 hp. Yamaha V-star 1100: 62 hp.

Honda Vt1100 Shadow vs Yamaha V-star 1100 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Honda Vt1100 Shadow: 262 kg, 50 hp. Yamaha V-star 1100: 272 kg, 62 hp.

Honda Vt1100 Shadow vs Yamaha V-star 1100

Q: Honda Vt1100 Shadow vs Yamaha V-star 1100 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Honda Vt1100 Shadow 5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L, Yamaha V-star 1100 5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Honda Vt1100 Shadow vs Yamaha V-star 1100. Honda Vt1100 Shadow: 50 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 262 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha V-star 1100: 62 hp @ 5,750 rpm hp, 272 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.