Yamaha Road Star Warrior vs Harley-davidson Nightster
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Road Star Warrior vs Harley-davidson Nightster. Yamaha Road Star Warrior: 75 hp @ 4,500 rpm hp, 302 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, 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 Road Star Warrior
Harley-davidson Nightster
Horsepower (hp)
75 hp
89 hp
Torque (Nm)
139 Nm
95 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
302 kg
220 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
75 hp @ 4,500 rpm
89 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
139 Nm @ 2,500 rpm
95 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
302 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Road Star Warrior
7.8/10
"The cruiser that actually rewards a rider who pushes it."
Pros
+Genuinely sporty handling for cruiser
+Massive torque, effortless highway pull
+Bulletproof engine reliability
Cons
−Brutal heat from engine
−Front forks leak eventually
−Parts increasingly hard to find
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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