Yamaha Star Venture 1900 vs Indian Challenger
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Star Venture 1900 vs Indian Challenger. 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. Indian Challenger: 122 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 380 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 209 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced, real-world figures vary), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Star Venture 1900
Indian Challenger
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
122 hp
Torque (Nm)
170 Nm
178 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
209 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
432 kg
380 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
105 hp @ 4,500 rpm (est.)
122 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
170 Nm @ 2,500 rpm
178 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (est.)
209 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced, real-world figures vary)
Weight
432 kg (wet/curb weight)
380 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, est.)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
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
Indian Challenger
8.5/10
"The best factory bagger you can buy used right now."
Pros
+PowerPlus engine seriously impressive
+Handles better than expected
+Strong factory feature list
Cons
−Infotainment gremlins plague early models
−Heavy at low speeds
−Fairing mounts crack easily
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