Yamaha Road Star Silverado vs Harley-Davidson Road King Police (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Road Star Silveradostacks up against the Harley-Davidson Road King Police. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Road Star SilveradoHarley-Davidson Road King Police
Model year20122014
Price$14,590
Engine1672 cc1688 cc
Torque142 Nm
Weight367 kg
Seat height28 mm
Fuel capacity4.7 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. ABS, 4-piston fixed
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS, 4-piston fixed
Tires130/90-16 / 150/80-16 130/80-B17 / 180/65-B16

Yamaha Road Star Silverado vs Harley-Davidson Road King Police — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Road Star Silverado and the Harley-Davidson Road King Police usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Road Star Silverado brings its published horsepower, while the Harley-Davidson Road King Police counters with its own power figure at 367 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: