Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob: 68 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: estimated for 96ci Twin Cam; 103ci variant approx. 73 hp) hp, 305 kg (wet/curb weight, 2008-2017 Dyna FXDF) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Dyna Fat Bob
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
68 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
112 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
305 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
68 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: estimated for 96ci Twin Cam; 103ci variant approx. 73 hp)
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
112 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (Twin Cam 96; 103ci approx. 119 Nm)
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
305 kg (wet/curb weight, 2008-2017 Dyna FXDF)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, real-world average for 2008-2017 Dyna Fat Bob)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob
7.8/10
"Raw, honest American muscle that rewards careful used-buying diligence."
Pros
+Bulletproof Twin Cam reliability
+Genuinely aggressive visual presence
+Responsive handling for its class
Cons
−Cam tensioners need early inspection
−Rear isolator mounts crack silently
−Motorway cruising vibration tiring
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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