Victory Kingpin Tour vs Yamaha Road Star Silverado S (2016)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Victory Kingpin Tourstacks up against the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Victory Kingpin Tour | Yamaha Road Star Silverado S |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2009 | 2016 |
| Price | $18,399 | $14,999 |
| Engine | 1639 cc | 1672 cc |
| Weight | 330 kg | — |
| Seat height | 27 mm | 28 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | 4.8 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. 4-piston calipers | Double disc. Hydraulic. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 2-piston calipers | Single disc |
| Tires | 130/70-B18 / 180/55-B18 | 130/90-M16 / 150/80-B16 |
Victory Kingpin Tour vs Yamaha Road Star Silverado S — which should you buy?
Picking between the Victory Kingpin Tour and the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Victory Kingpin Tour brings its published horsepower in a 330 kg package, while the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S counters with its own power figure. On price, the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S 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: