Yamaha Royal Star Venture S vs Honda Interstate (2019)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Royal Star Venture SHonda Interstate
Model year20142019
Price$20,590
Engine1295 cc1312 cc
Horsepower97 hp
Seat height30 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity6.1 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
Tires150/80-H16 / 150/90-B15 140/80-17 / 170/80-15

Yamaha Royal Star Venture S vs Honda Interstate — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Royal Star Venture S and the Honda Interstate usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Royal Star Venture S brings 97 hp, while the Honda Interstate counters with its own power figure.

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: