Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which has more power?

Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star produces 63 hp @ 5,000 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power output for this model); Harley-davidson Forty-eight produces 60 hp @ 6,000 rpm. Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star wins by 3 hp.

Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is lighter?

Weight: Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star 308 kg (wet/curb weight), Harley-davidson Forty-eight 253 kg (wet/curb weight).

Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star 5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 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 Xvs1300a Midnight Star vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star 7.5/10 and Harley-davidson Forty-eight 7.5/10. Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star caveat: You prefer sporty handling or stand tall. Harley-davidson Forty-eight caveat: You regularly tour or ride beyond 100 miles.

Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star: 63 hp. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 60 hp.

Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star: 308 kg, 63 hp. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 253 kg, 60 hp.

Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight

Q: Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is faster?

Top speed: Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star 175 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer did not officially publish a top speed figure), Harley-davidson Forty-eight 170 km/h. Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star is the faster of the two.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. Yamaha Xvs1300a Midnight Star: 63 hp @ 5,000 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power output for this model) hp, 308 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer did not officially publish a top speed figure), 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.