BMW R 12 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
BMW R 12 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. BMW R 12: 109 hp hp, 236 kg (520 lbs) weight, top speed ~130 mph (estimated). Yamaha Bolt R-spec: 54 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 252 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
BMW R 12
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
109 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
236 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
109 hp
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
116 Nm (85.6 lb-ft)
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
~130 mph (estimated)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
236 kg (520 lbs)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
7.8/10
"A genuinely rewarding urban cruiser that rewards patient, style-conscious riders."
Pros
+Bulletproof reliability record
+Strong resale value retention
+Gorgeous factory finish quality
Cons
−Seat punishes longer rides
−Suspension undersprung for heavier riders
−No wind protection whatsoever
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