Yamaha Stryker 1300 vs Harley-davidson Nightster
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Stryker 1300 vs Harley-davidson Nightster. Yamaha Stryker 1300: 67 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 299 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Yamaha), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Nightster: 89 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Stryker 1300
Harley-davidson Nightster
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
89 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
95 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
299 kg
220 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
67 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model)
89 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
106 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
95 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Yamaha)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
299 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Stryker 1300
7.5/10
"Underrated, stylish cruiser offering serious value for savvy used buyers."
Pros
+Torquey, accessible low-end power
+Low seat, beginner friendly
+Bulletproof fuel injection
Cons
−Rear shock wears quickly
−Zero touring capability
−Fork seals leak with age
Harley-davidson Nightster
7.8/10
"A genuinely good motorcycle that earns respect beyond the badge."
Pros
+Revolution Max engine is excellent
+Actually corners with confidence
+Low, manageable seat height
Cons
−Stock seat is punishment
−Cramped for tall riders
−Limited wind protection
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