Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 117 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 117 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 117: ~100 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 303 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~185 km/h (estimated; governed/limited in practice), 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 Softail Breakout 117
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
100 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
166 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
303 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
~100 hp @ 5,020 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~166 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
~185 km/h (estimated; governed/limited in practice)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
303 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 117
7.8/10
"A stunning, straight-line bruiser that absolutely earns its keep."
Pros
+Jaw-dropping visual presence
+Enormous usable torque
+Solid long-haul reliability
Cons
−Terrible cornering clearance
−Eats rear tires fast
−Heavy for tight maneuvering
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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