Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 256 kg (wet/curb weight), Yamaha Bolt R-spec 252 kg (wet/curb weight).

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L real-world average), Yamaha Bolt R-spec 4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 7.5/10 and Yamaha Bolt R-spec 7.8/10. Yamaha Bolt R-spec scores higher on the overall verdict. Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 caveat: You prioritise sport touring or motorway comfort. Yamaha Bolt R-spec caveat: You need comfort for long weekend touring.

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200: 60 hp. Yamaha Bolt R-spec: 54 hp.

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which should I commute on daily?

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 — Urban commuters wanting attitude and mechanical simplicity.

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 produces 60 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson did not always publish official HP figures; this is a widely cited estimate for the Evolution/Twin Cam era); Yamaha Bolt R-spec produces 54 hp @ 7,500 rpm. Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 wins by 6 hp.

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary slightly), Yamaha Bolt R-spec 175 km/h (estimated).

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200: 60 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson did not always publish official HP figures; this is a widely cited estimate for the Evolution/Twin Cam era) hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary slightly), 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.