Harley-davidson Nightster Special vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Nightster Special vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Harley-davidson Nightster Special: 90 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: factory limited, real-world reports vary), 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 Nightster Special
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
90 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
95 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
90 hp @ 7,500 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
95 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: factory limited, real-world reports vary)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
228 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 Nightster Special
7.8/10
"The best Sportster-lineage bike Harley has ever built."
Pros
+Revolution Max engine is exceptional
+Handles surprisingly well
+Modern reliability and electronics
Cons
−Suspension too soft stock
−Seat comfort is poor
−Limited wind protection
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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