Harley-davidson Deluxe Softail vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Deluxe Softail vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Harley-davidson Deluxe Softail: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107, 2018+ models) hp, 317 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Deluxe Softail
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
145 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107, 2018+ models)
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
145 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
317 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0 L/100km (approx. 16.7 km/L) — estimated real-world average
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Deluxe Softail
7.5/10
"A gorgeous slow-road cruiser that rewards patient, style-conscious riders generously."
Pros
+Stunning visual street presence
+Milwaukee-Eight torque delivery
+Excellent two-up comfort
Cons
−Limited cornering ground clearance
−Fork seal failures common
−Heavy for tight maneuvering
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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