Yamaha Stratoliner 1900 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Stratoliner 1900 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. Yamaha Stratoliner 1900: 72 hp @ 4,750 rpm (estimated — Yamaha did not officially publish figures for this model) hp, 358 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 60 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 253 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Stratoliner 1900
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
72 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
150 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
358 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
72 hp @ 4,750 rpm (estimated — Yamaha did not officially publish figures for this model)
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
150 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (estimated)
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; electronically limited in some markets)
170 km/h
Weight
358 kg (wet/curb weight)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Stratoliner 1900
7.8/10
"A Harley alternative that's more reliable and equally satisfying."
Pros
+Bulletproof Star engine reliability
+Shaft drive, zero maintenance
+Strong low-end torque delivery
Cons
−Genuinely heavy, feels it
−Limited lean angle clearance
−Aging parts availability concerns
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
7.5/10
"A charismatic city scramblers that demands realistic expectations about range and comfort."
Pros
+Bulletproof Sportster engine reliability
+Parts availability everywhere
+Genuinely stunning visual presence
Cons
−Tiny tank, terrible range
−Seat punishes longer rides
−Many dropped examples exist
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