Harley-davidson Sportster S vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Sportster S vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Harley-davidson Sportster S: 121 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not publish an official figure), 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 Sportster S
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
121 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
127 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
121 hp @ 7,500 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
127 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not publish an official figure)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Sportster S
7.5/10
"The most exciting Harley in decades, but buy one carefully."
Pros
+Revolution Max engine is exceptional
+Handles nothing like old Sportsters
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Ergonomics punish taller riders
−Early battery and software gremlins
−Limited aftermarket compared to others
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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