Yamaha Star Warrior vs Yamaha Road Star (2013)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Star WarriorYamaha Road Star
Model year20132012
Price$13,190$12,390
Engine1672 cc1672 cc
Seat height28 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc
Tires120/70-ZR18 / 200/50-ZR17 130/90-16 / 150/80-16

Yamaha Star Warrior vs Yamaha Road Star — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Star Warrior and the Yamaha Road Star usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Star Warrior brings its published horsepower, while the Yamaha Road Star counters with its own power figure. On price, the Yamaha Road Star has the lower MSRP.

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: