Yamaha Star Warrior vs Yamaha Star Midnight Warrior (2013)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Star WarriorYamaha Star Midnight Warrior
Model year20132013
Price$13,190$13,390
Engine1672 cc1672 cc
Seat height28 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Double disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc. Hydraulic.
Tires120/70-ZR18 / 200/50-ZR17 120/70-ZR18 / 200/50-ZR17

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

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