Yamaha Roadliner 1900 vs Yamaha Road Star Warrior
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Roadliner 1900 vs Yamaha Road Star Warrior. Yamaha Roadliner 1900: 75 hp @ 4,500 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish output figures) hp, 338 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Roadliner 1900
Yamaha Road Star Warrior
Horsepower (hp)
75 hp
75 hp
Torque (Nm)
150 Nm
139 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
338 kg
302 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
75 hp @ 4,500 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish output figures)
75 hp @ 4,500 rpm
Torque
150 Nm @ 2,500 rpm (estimated based on engine displacement and character)
139 Nm @ 2,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; electronically limited in some markets)
185 km/h
Weight
338 kg (wet/curb weight)
302 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimate based on typical owner reports
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Roadliner 1900
7.8/10
"A drop-dead gorgeous cruiser that rewards patient, experienced riders handsomely."
Pros
+Stunning factory build quality
+Massive torque, effortless cruising
+Solid long-term reliability
Cons
−Heavy, punishing low-speed maneuvers
−Early FI stumble issues
−Limited aftermarket support now
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
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