Yamaha Raider 1900 vs Honda Vtx1800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Raider 1900 vs Honda Vtx1800. 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. Honda Vtx1800: 106 hp @ 5,000 rpm hp, 318 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Raider 1900
Honda Vtx1800
Horsepower (hp)
100 hp
106 hp
Torque (Nm)
152 Nm
167 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
318 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
100 hp @ 4,750 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model)
106 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque
152 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (estimated)
167 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: not a performance-focused model)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
318 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.5–8.0 L/100km (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
Honda Vtx1800
8.2/10
"The cruiser for riders who prioritize reliability over brand loyalty."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Massive torque, surprisingly smooth
+Shaft drive, zero chain hassle
Cons
−Heavy, slow-speed handling suffers
−Carbureted versions need attention
−Styling divides opinion sharply
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