Yamaha Raider 1900 vs Harley-davidson Nightster
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Raider 1900 vs Harley-davidson Nightster. Yamaha Raider 1900: 100 hp @ 4,750 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: not a performance-focused model), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Harley-davidson Nightster: 89 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Raider 1900
Harley-davidson Nightster
Horsepower (hp)
100 hp
89 hp
Torque (Nm)
152 Nm
95 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
220 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
100 hp @ 4,750 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model)
89 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
152 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (estimated)
95 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: not a performance-focused model)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Raider 1900
7.8/10
"A serious muscle cruiser that rewards patient, experienced buyers willing to inspect carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof Star engine reliability
+Aggressive low-slung stance
+Smooth fuel-injected power delivery
Cons
−Heavy and slow maneuvering
−Limited aftermarket support
−Front fork seals notorious leakers
Harley-davidson Nightster
7.8/10
"A genuinely good motorcycle that earns respect beyond the badge."
Pros
+Revolution Max engine is excellent
+Actually corners with confidence
+Low, manageable seat height
Cons
−Stock seat is punishment
−Cramped for tall riders
−Limited wind protection
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