Yamaha V-star 1300 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha V-star 1300 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. Yamaha V-star 1300: 68 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 308 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 V-star 1300
Harley-davidson Forty-eight
Horsepower (hp)
68 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
109 Nm
97 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
308 kg
253 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
68 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated)
60 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
109 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
170 km/h
Weight
308 kg (wet/curb weight)
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.0 L/100km (approx. 14–17 km/L)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha V-star 1300
7.5/10
"Reliable, underrated shaft-drive cruiser offering genuine bang for used-bike money."
Pros
+Shaft drive, zero chain fuss
+Strong usable torque everywhere
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability record
Cons
−Stock seat punishes after miles
−Crowds taller riders noticeably
−Fork seals fail early
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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