Harley-davidson Freewheeler Trike vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Freewheeler Trike vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Harley-davidson Freewheeler Trike: 90 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107, 2018+) hp, 453 kg (curb weight, approximate for 2018+ models) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed and varies by model year), 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 Freewheeler Trike
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
90 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
145 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
453 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
90 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107, 2018+)
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
145 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107, 2018+)
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed and varies by model year)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
453 kg (curb weight, approximate for 2018+ models)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 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 Freewheeler Trike
7.5/10
"A genuinely capable tourer that rewards buyers who inspect carefully."
Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight pulls hard effortlessly
+Incredibly stable at highway speeds
+Huge aftermarket support available
Cons
−Terrible fuel economy everywhere
−Rear diff maintenance often skipped
−Massive width limits lane positioning
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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