Yamaha Star Eluder vs Harley Davidson Street Glide

YAMAHA is a Japanese motorcycle company that has been around since 1955. Yamaha has expanded its production to include a variety of automobiles, including scooters, boats, electric bicycles, motorcycles, etc. Yamaha has since made motorcycles for all categories. The Star Eluder is a touring motorcycle launched in 2018. while the other variant, the Start Venture, remained in production until 2021. The Star Eluder and Star Venture share their similarities and differences.

The HARLEY DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE has been in production since the 1980s. First launched in 1984, it was equipped with a 1,337 cc engine capable of delivering a horsepower of 50 hp. Over the years, the Street Glide has received many changes, including a larger engine. The latest Street Glide model kept the classic vibe and wobbling effect as the previous models. The Street Glide is also considered an ideal touring motorcycle by many riders.

The Yamaha Star Eluder is a modern-looking touring motorcycle with a large front and two big air vents on both sides that help cool down the engine. At the front, there is a large FAIRING with a small windshield attached and four headlights inline in a V-like shape. This motorcycle also has pre-installed floorboards and hard saddlebags. The fuel tank, side panels, air vents, saddlebags, and front fairing are the only colored parts, the rest of the motorcycle is covered in a matte black finish. At the front, It has a 46 mm telescopic fork with a wheel travel of 5.1 in and dual 298 mm disc brakes with a 130/70R18 size tire. At the rear, it has a single remote pre-load adjustment shock with a wheel travel of 4.3 in with a 200/55R16 size tire.

The HARLEY STREET GLIDE is a classic touring motorcycle fitted with modern equipment. It has a large front batwing fairing with a small windshield attached. The Harley Street Glide is fitted with stock floorboards, saddlebags, a passenger seat, and CRASH BARS. Only the engine, exhaust, suspension, and handlebars are covered in chrome, while the remaining motorcycle parts are colored. At the front, it has a 41.3 mm telescopic fork with a wheel travel of 117 mm (4.6 in), and dual disc brakes with a 130/60B19 61H size tire. At the rear, it has dual shocks with a wheel travel of 51 mm (2 in), and a single disc brake with a 180/65B16 81H size tire.

Yamaha Star Eluder is powered by a V-Twin, air-cooled 113 cubic inches (1,854 cc) engine. The engine is built with a stroke size of 118 mm (4.64 in) and a bore size of 100 mm (3.93 in) capable of a torque of 126 ft-lbs (170.8 Nm) @ 2,250 rpm. The fuel tank can store 6.6 gal (25 L) of fuel, is equipped with a Yamaha YCC-T and D-mode fuel injection, and has a fuel capacity of 34 MPG (14.45 km/l). The Star Eluder is equipped with multiple assist systems and a slipper wet clutch that ensures smooth gear transition.

The Harley Davidson Street Glide is powered by a 107 cu in (1,753 cc) Milwaukee-Eight, air-cooled V-Twin engine. This engine is built with a bore size of 100 mm (3.94 in) and a stroke size of 111.25 mm (4.38 in) that can deliver a torque of 111 ft-lbs (150.5 Nm) @ 3,250 rpm and horsepower of 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm. Its fuel tank can store 6 gal (22.7 L) of fuel, equipped with an electronic sequential port fuel injection system that provides a fuel economy of 43 MPG (18.2 km/l). To ensure smooth gear shifting, the Street Glide has a nine-plate, wet, assist & slip clutch.

The Yamaha Star Eluder is a modern-looking cruiser with a wide front fairing that reduces air drag and complements the motorcycle’s look. This Yamaha model is unusually heavy for a touring motorcycle, having an overall weight of 875 lbs (397 kg). The Yamaha Star Eluder has a ground clearance of 140 mm (5.5 in), a wheelbase of 1,717 mm (67.6 in), a length of 2,489 mm (98 in), a width of 884 mm (34.8 in), and a height of 1,275 mm (50.2 in), making it suitable for a taller, heavyweight, and shorter riders. With a trail size of 144.78 mm (5.7 in), the rake angle of 31°and wide, bent, and curved HANDLEBARS, the Yamaha Star Eluder has comfortable ergonomics.

The Harley Davidson Street Glide is a modern, heavyweight touring motorcycle with an overall weight of 376 kg. With a trail size of 170 mm (6.7 in), a rake angle of 26°, and wide yet bent handlebars, this motorcycle offers an ideal handlebar position. The Harley Street Glide is a big motorcycle with a ground clearance of 134.6 mm (5.3 in), a wheelbase of 1,625.6 mm (64 in), a length of 2,451 mm (96.5 in), a width of 960.1 mm (37.8 in), and a height of 1,348.78 mm (53.1 in). It has pre-installed forward-mounted floorboards that provide comfortable legroom.

It depends more on the rider which motorcycle to prefer between these two. In terms of engine and performance, the Star Eluder has better statistics than the Street Glide, but Street Glide is cheaper than the Start Eluder. Star Eluder is better than Street Glide in some aspects but it is also more expensive than Street Glide. Star Eluder has been discontinued by the company after its release in 2018 while the Street Glide is still in production. If the rider is interested in having a more refined touring motorcycle with more torque then Street Glide might be a good option.

The Star Eluder has a bigger engine capable of producing more torque, has a larger fuel tank capacity, and can carry more luggage in its saddlebags. Meanwhile, the Street Glide is more lightweight than the Star Eluder. Both motorcycles also have different aesthetics and ergonomics.

The Yamaha Star Eluder was discontinued due to production issues; however, the Star Venture variant remained in production for a little longer before being discontinued in 2021.

The Yamaha Star Eluder and the Harley Davidson Street Glide are touring motorcycles capable of producing a lot of power with adequately sized engines. Both have pre-installed infotainment systems that help make motorcycle rides more fun. Both have SADDLEBAGS installed to carry your belongings across long distances. However, riders can install extra ADD-ONS to improve their motorcycles’ capabilities and give them additional features. Although the Yamaha Star Eluder and the Harley Street Glide are both touring motorcycles, they have different ergonomics, engine performance, and overall designs.