Yamaha Star Stratoliner Deluxe vs Yamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl (2016)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Star Stratoliner DeluxeYamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl
Model year20162016
Price$17,240$15,390
Engine1852 cc1852 cc
Seat height28 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Double disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc. Hydraulic.
Tires130/70-18 / 190/60-17 120/70-21 / 210/40-18

Yamaha Star Stratoliner Deluxe vs Yamaha Star Raider Bullet Cowl — which should you buy?

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