Yamaha V-star 650 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which has more power?

Yamaha V-star 650 produces 40 hp @ 7,500 rpm; Harley-davidson Forty-eight produces 60 hp @ 6,000 rpm. Harley-davidson Forty-eight wins by 20 hp.

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is faster?

Top speed: Yamaha V-star 650 160 km/h (estimated, note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics), Harley-davidson Forty-eight 170 km/h. Harley-davidson Forty-eight is the faster of the two.

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is lighter?

Weight: Yamaha V-star 650 228 kg (wet/curb weight), Harley-davidson Forty-eight 253 kg (wet/curb weight). Yamaha V-star 650 is lighter by 25 kg.

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is more fuel-efficient?

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

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Yamaha V-star 650 7.5/10 and Harley-davidson Forty-eight 7.5/10. Yamaha V-star 650 caveat: You regularly ride highways above 70mph. Harley-davidson Forty-eight caveat: You regularly tour or ride beyond 100 miles.

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Yamaha V-star 650: 40 hp. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 60 hp.

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Yamaha V-star 650: 228 kg, 40 hp. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 253 kg, 60 hp.

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. 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. 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.