Harley-davidson Night Rod Special vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Night Rod Special vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Harley-davidson Night Rod Special: 122 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 294 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; Harley does not officially publish top speed), 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 Night Rod Special
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
122 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
294 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
122 hp @ 8,250 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
116 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; Harley does not officially publish top speed)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
294 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 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 Night Rod Special
7.5/10
"The Harley that actually rides like it looks — buy smart."
Pros
+Genuinely fast V-twin
+Handles surprisingly well
+Striking aggressive styling
Cons
−Serious heat from engine
−Aggressive ergonomics punish long rides
−Parts sourcing more difficult
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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