Yamaha Road Star Silverado S vs Harley-Davidson Road King Classic (2018)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Road Star Silverado SHarley-Davidson Road King Classic
Model year20162018
Price$14,999
Engine1672 cc1688 cc
Horsepower89 hp
Torque150 Nm
Weight362 kg
Seat height28 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Double disc. Optional ABS. 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Optional ABS. 4-piston
Tires130/90-M16 / 150/80-B16 MT90-B16 / 180/65-B16

Yamaha Road Star Silverado S vs Harley-Davidson Road King Classic — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S and the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic 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 Road King Classic counters with 89 hp at 362 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: