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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Heritage Classic vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec

Harley-davidson Heritage Classic vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Heritage Classic vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Harley-davidson Heritage Classic: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, 2018+ models) hp, 345 kg (curb weight, 2022 model — note: varies slightly by year and configuration) 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 Heritage Classic Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
155 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
345 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, 2018+ models)
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
155 Nm @ 3,250 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, 2018+ models)
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
345 kg (curb weight, 2022 model — note: varies slightly by year and configuration)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, based on 2018–2023 Milwaukee-Eight models)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Heritage Classic
Harley-davidson Heritage Classic
7.5/10

"The best Harley to buy used if you value character over performance."

Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight runs impressively smooth
+Strong used parts availability
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance tourer
Cons
Pre-2016 tensioner issues lurk
Limited cornering clearance frustrates
Headers rust embarrassingly fast
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
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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