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

Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger: 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated for Evolution-era engine; output varied slightly by model year) hp, 254 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h (estimated; note: may vary by year and gearing), 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 Sportster 883 Hugger Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
254 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated for Evolution-era engine; output varied slightly by model year)
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (estimated)
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h (estimated; note: may vary by year and gearing)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
254 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger
Harley-davidson Sportster 883 Hugger
7.0/10

"A solid entry Harley if you inspect suspension and maintenance history carefully."

Pros
+Bulletproof Evo engine
+Low accessible seat height
+Huge parts availability
Cons
Suspension abuse very common
Thirsty at highway speeds
Vibration tires hands out
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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