Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe: 86 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107) hp, 318 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated — note: not a performance-focused model), 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 Softail Deluxe
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
86 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
145 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
318 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
86 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107)
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
145 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107)
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated — note: not a performance-focused model)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
318 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Softail Deluxe
7.5/10
"Buy 2018-newer and you get a genuinely excellent slow-lane companion."
Pros
+Stunning retro visual presence
+M8 107 torque delivery
+Comfortable all-day riding position
Cons
−Limited cornering ground clearance
−Runs hot in traffic
−Pre-2018 cam tensioner issues
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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