Yamaha Road Star Silverado S vs Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Road Star Silverado Sstacks up against the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Road Star Silverado SHarley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low
Model year20162016
Price$14,999$24,699
Engine1672 cc1688 cc
Horsepower87 hp
Torque138 Nm
Weight400 kg
Seat height28 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Double disc. ABS. 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS. 4-piston
Tires130/90-M16 / 150/80-B16 130/80-17 / 180/65-16

Yamaha Road Star Silverado S vs Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S and the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S brings its published horsepower, while the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low counters with 87 hp at 400 kg. 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: