Yamaha V-star 1100 vs Yamaha V-star 650 — which has more power?

Yamaha V-star 1100 produces 62 hp @ 5,750 rpm; Yamaha V-star 650 produces 40 hp @ 7,500 rpm. Yamaha V-star 1100 wins by 22 hp.

Yamaha V-star 1100 vs Yamaha V-star 650 — which is lighter?

Weight: Yamaha V-star 1100 272 kg (wet/curb weight), Yamaha V-star 650 228 kg (wet/curb weight).

Yamaha V-star 1100 vs Yamaha V-star 650 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Yamaha V-star 1100 5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average), Yamaha V-star 650 3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Yamaha V-star 1100 vs Yamaha V-star 650 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Yamaha V-star 1100 7.5/10 and Yamaha V-star 650 7.5/10. Yamaha V-star 1100 caveat: You want sporty performance or highway touring comfort. Yamaha V-star 650 caveat: You regularly ride highways above 70mph.

Yamaha V-star 1100 vs Yamaha V-star 650 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Yamaha V-star 1100: 62 hp. Yamaha V-star 650: 40 hp.

Yamaha V-star 1100 vs Yamaha V-star 650 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Yamaha V-star 1100: 272 kg, 62 hp. Yamaha V-star 650: 228 kg, 40 hp.

Yamaha V-star 1100 vs Yamaha V-star 650

Q: Yamaha V-star 1100 vs Yamaha V-star 650 — which is faster?

Top speed: Yamaha V-star 1100 175 km/h, Yamaha V-star 650 160 km/h (estimated, note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics). Yamaha V-star 1100 is the faster of the two.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha V-star 1100 vs Yamaha V-star 650. Yamaha V-star 1100: 62 hp @ 5,750 rpm hp, 272 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha V-star 650: 40 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (estimated, note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.