Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental vs Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Star Venture TranscontinentalHarley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited
Model year20182026
Price$26,999$29,999
Engine1854 cc1868 cc
Horsepower94 hp
Torque158 Nm
Weight437 kg414 kg
Seat height27 mm740 mm
Fuel capacity22.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed manual
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Hydraulic.Dual 320mm discs
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Hydraulic.Single 320mm disc
Tires130/70-R18 / 200/55-R16 130/80-17 front, 180/65-16 rear

Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental vs Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental and the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental brings its published horsepower in a 437 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited counters with 94 hp at 414 kg. On price, the Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental 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: