Yamaha Road Star 1700 vs Suzuki Intruder 1500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Road Star 1700 vs Suzuki Intruder 1500. Yamaha Road Star 1700: 61 hp @ 4,000 rpm hp, 309 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Suzuki Intruder 1500: 70 hp @ 4,800 rpm hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Road Star 1700
Suzuki Intruder 1500
Horsepower (hp)
61 hp
70 hp
Torque (Nm)
127 Nm
115 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
309 kg
317 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
61 hp @ 4,000 rpm
70 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque
127 Nm @ 2,500 rpm
115 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
309 kg (wet/curb weight)
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — best estimate based on typical real-world reports
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Road Star 1700
7.8/10
"A tough, characterful cruiser that rewards patient, attentive buyers enormously."
Pros
+Legendary engine reliability
+Massive low-end torque
+Parts widely available cheap
Cons
−Genuinely heavy at 310kg
−Stock rear shocks terrible
−No ABS on any model
Suzuki Intruder 1500
7.8/10
"A dependable, underrated cruiser that punches above its used price."
Pros
+Bombproof engine reliability
+Massive low-end torque
+Smooth shaft drive
Cons
−Heavy at low speeds
−Carbs gum up easily
−Chrome maintenance is relentless
Top 10 Accessories
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