Harley-davidson Cross Bones vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Cross Bones vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Harley-davidson Cross Bones: approximately 60 hp @ 5,000 rpm (note: Harley did not officially publish HP figures for this era; estimated from Twin Cam 96B engine) hp, 297 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approximately 175 km/h (note: estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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 Cross Bones
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
60 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
118 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
297 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
approximately 60 hp @ 5,000 rpm (note: Harley did not officially publish HP figures for this era; estimated from Twin Cam 96B engine)
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
approximately 118 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
approximately 175 km/h (note: estimated)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
297 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approximately 6.5 L/100km (note: estimated real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Cross Bones
7.0/10
"A stylish bobber bargain if you're buying with eyes wide open."
Pros
+Genuinely distinctive bobber aesthetics
+Twin Cam proven reliability
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−Springer fork demands regular maintenance
−Solo seat brutally uncomfortable
−Limited to short rides
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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