Harley-davidson Breakout vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Breakout vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Harley-davidson Breakout: 94 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2022+ Milwaukee-Eight 117; earlier models with Twin Cam 103 produced approx. 72 hp) hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight, 2022+ model; earlier Softail-based models approx. 305 kg) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Harley-Davidson), Motoryk rating 7.2/10. 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
Harley-davidson Breakout
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Weight (kg) — lower is better
Horsepower
94 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2022+ Milwaukee-Eight 117; earlier models with Twin Cam 103 produced approx. 72 hp)
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
166 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (2022+ Milwaukee-Eight 117; note: earlier Twin Cam 103 produced approx. 130 Nm)
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Harley-Davidson)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight, 2022+ model; earlier Softail-based models approx. 305 kg)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average — note: varies by riding conditions)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Breakout
7.2/10
"A stunning pose machine that rewards patient, straight-line riders generously."
Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight 114 pulls hard
+Bulletproof long-term reliability
+Stunning visual street presence
Cons
−Handling is genuinely compromised
−Ground clearance embarrassingly limited
−Heavy steering at low speeds
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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