Yamaha Stratoliner 1900 vs Yamaha Road Star 1700
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Stratoliner 1900 vs Yamaha Road Star 1700. 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. Yamaha Road Star 1700: 61 hp @ 4,000 rpm hp, 309 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Stratoliner 1900
Yamaha Road Star 1700
Horsepower (hp)
72 hp
61 hp
Torque (Nm)
150 Nm
127 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
358 kg
309 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
72 hp @ 4,750 rpm (estimated — Yamaha did not officially publish figures for this model)
61 hp @ 4,000 rpm
Torque
150 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (estimated)
127 Nm @ 2,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; electronically limited in some markets)
175 km/h
Weight
358 kg (wet/curb weight)
309 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — best estimate based on typical real-world reports
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
Yamaha Road Star 1700
7.8/10
"A tough, characterful cruiser that rewards patient, attentive buyers enormously."
Pros
+Legendary engine reliability
+Massive low-end torque
+Parts widely available cheap
Cons
−Genuinely heavy at 310kg
−Stock rear shocks terrible
−No ABS on any model
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