Yamaha Star Bolt vs Hyosung GV 1000 Cruiser (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Star Boltstacks up against the Hyosung GV 1000 Cruiser. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Star BoltHyosung GV 1000 Cruiser
Model year20162004
Price$7,990
Engine951 cc995 cc
Weight240 kg
Seat height27 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires100/90-M19 / 150/80-M16 120/70-ZR18 / 200/70-ZR17

Yamaha Star Bolt vs Hyosung GV 1000 Cruiser — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Star Bolt and the Hyosung GV 1000 Cruiser usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Star Bolt brings its published horsepower, while the Hyosung GV 1000 Cruiser counters with its own power figure at 240 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: