Yamaha Road Star 1600 vs Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 — which has more power?

Yamaha Road Star 1600 produces 61 hp @ 4,750 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model); Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 produces 72 hp @ 4,800 rpm (estimated, as Kawasaki did not officially publish power figures). Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 wins by 11 hp.

Yamaha Road Star 1600 vs Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 — which is faster?

Top speed: Yamaha Road Star 1600 175 km/h (estimated; note: not a performance-focused model), Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 185 km/h (estimated; manufacturer did not publish official figure). Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 is the faster of the two.

Yamaha Road Star 1600 vs Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 — which is lighter?

Weight: Yamaha Road Star 1600 310 kg (wet/curb weight), Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 326 kg (wet/curb weight). Yamaha Road Star 1600 is lighter by 16 kg.

Yamaha Road Star 1600 vs Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Yamaha Road Star 1600 6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average, Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Yamaha Road Star 1600 vs Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Yamaha Road Star 1600 7.5/10 and Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 7.5/10. Yamaha Road Star 1600 caveat: New riders or anyone needing sporty handling. Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 caveat: Short inseam riders or daily long-distance commuters.

Yamaha Road Star 1600 vs Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Yamaha Road Star 1600: 61 hp. Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600: 72 hp.

Yamaha Road Star 1600 vs Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Yamaha Road Star 1600: 310 kg, 61 hp. Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600: 326 kg, 72 hp.

Yamaha Road Star 1600 vs Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha Road Star 1600 vs Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600. Yamaha Road Star 1600: 61 hp @ 4,750 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 310 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: not a performance-focused model), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600: 72 hp @ 4,800 rpm (estimated, as Kawasaki did not officially publish power figures) hp, 326 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; manufacturer did not publish official figure), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.