Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883 ~177 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), Yamaha Bolt R-spec 175 km/h (estimated). Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883 is the faster of the two.

Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883 247 kg (wet/curb weight), Yamaha Bolt R-spec 252 kg (wet/curb weight). Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883 is lighter by 5 kg.

Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883 5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 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 Iron 883 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883 7.5/10 and Yamaha Bolt R-spec 7.8/10. Yamaha Bolt R-spec scores higher on the overall verdict. Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883 caveat: You regularly tour highways or need real speed. Yamaha Bolt R-spec caveat: You need comfort for long weekend touring.

Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883: 50 hp. Yamaha Bolt R-spec: 54 hp.

Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883: 247 kg, 50 hp. Yamaha Bolt R-spec: 252 kg, 54 hp.

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

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883 produces ~50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not officially publish power figures for this model); Yamaha Bolt R-spec produces 54 hp @ 7,500 rpm. Yamaha Bolt R-spec wins by 4 hp.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Harley-davidson Sportster Iron 883: ~50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 247 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~177 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), 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.