Yamaha Star Venture 1900 vs Honda Cbf1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Star Venture 1900 vs Honda Cbf1000. Yamaha Star Venture 1900: 105 hp @ 4,500 rpm (est.) hp, 432 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (est.), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Honda Cbf1000: 98 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Star Venture 1900
Honda Cbf1000
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
170 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
432 kg
256 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
105 hp @ 4,500 rpm (est.)
98 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
170 Nm @ 2,500 rpm
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (est.)
225 km/h
Weight
432 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, est.)
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Star Venture 1900
8.0/10
"A legitimate touring weapon if you buy a well-maintained example carefully."
Pros
+Silky smooth parallel-twin engine
+Genuinely impressive wind protection
+Loaded standard features list
Cons
−Infotainment screens fail early
−Heavy at low speed maneuvering
−Parts availability still spotty
Honda Cbf1000
7.5/10
"The sensible touring choice that quietly outperforms its boring reputation."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Exhaust headers rust badly
−Fork seals wear prematurely
−Uninspiring, anonymous styling
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