Yamaha Star Venture 1900 vs Indian Roadmaster — which is faster?

Top speed: Yamaha Star Venture 1900 185 km/h (est.), Indian Roadmaster 185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited, real-world touring use typically well below this).

Yamaha Star Venture 1900 vs Indian Roadmaster — which is lighter?

Weight: Yamaha Star Venture 1900 432 kg (wet/curb weight), Indian Roadmaster 430 kg (wet/curb weight).

Yamaha Star Venture 1900 vs Indian Roadmaster — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Yamaha Star Venture 1900 8.0/10 and Indian Roadmaster 8.5/10. Indian Roadmaster scores higher on the overall verdict. Yamaha Star Venture 1900 caveat: You need nearby dealer support or hate electronics. Indian Roadmaster caveat: You dislike heavy bikes or tight urban commuting.

Yamaha Star Venture 1900 vs Indian Roadmaster — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Yamaha Star Venture 1900 105 hp, Indian Roadmaster 78 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Yamaha Star Venture 1900 vs Indian Roadmaster — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Yamaha Star Venture 1900: 432 kg, 105 hp. Indian Roadmaster: 430 kg, 78 hp.

Yamaha Star Venture 1900 vs Indian Roadmaster

Q: Yamaha Star Venture 1900 vs Indian Roadmaster — which has more power?

Yamaha Star Venture 1900 produces 105 hp @ 4,500 rpm (est.); Indian Roadmaster produces 78 hp @ 4,500 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116, note: Indian rates this engine primarily by torque; hp figure is an estimate). Yamaha Star Venture 1900 wins by 27 hp.

Q: Yamaha Star Venture 1900 vs Indian Roadmaster — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Yamaha Star Venture 1900 6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, est.), Indian Roadmaster 6.5–7.5 L/100km (approximately 13–15 km/L, real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha Star Venture 1900 vs Indian Roadmaster. 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 Roadmaster: 78 hp @ 4,500 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116, note: Indian rates this engine primarily by torque; hp figure is an estimate) hp, 430 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited, real-world touring use typically well below this), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.