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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Iron 883 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec

Harley-davidson Iron 883 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Iron 883 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Harley-davidson Iron 883: 53 hp @ 6,000 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson does not officially publish peak hp figures; this is a widely accepted dyno-tested estimate) hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), 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 Iron 883 Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
53 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
256 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
53 hp @ 6,000 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson does not officially publish peak hp figures; this is a widely accepted dyno-tested estimate)
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 3,750 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Iron 883
Harley-davidson Iron 883
7.0/10

"A flawed but lovable urban scrapper that earns its cult status."

Pros
+Bulletproof resale value
+Parts absurdly cheap and available
+Low seat, beginner-friendly height
Cons
Vibration kills long-distance comfort
Tiny 3.3-gallon fuel tank
Underpowered stock above 60mph
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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