Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight 5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical 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 Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight 7.5/10 and Yamaha Bolt R-spec 7.8/10. Yamaha Bolt R-spec scores higher on the overall verdict. Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight caveat: You regularly ride highway touring trips. Yamaha Bolt R-spec caveat: You need comfort for long weekend touring.

Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight: 66 hp. Yamaha Bolt R-spec: 54 hp.

Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight 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 Xl1200x Forty-eight: 253 kg, 66 hp. Yamaha Bolt R-spec: 252 kg, 54 hp.

Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight produces 66 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated SAE net; Harley-Davidson did not officially publish figures for this model); Yamaha Bolt R-spec produces 54 hp @ 7,500 rpm. Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight wins by 12 hp.

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight 175 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider and conditions), Yamaha Bolt R-spec 175 km/h (estimated).

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight 253 kg (wet/curb weight), Yamaha Bolt R-spec 252 kg (wet/curb weight).

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight: 66 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated SAE net; Harley-Davidson did not officially publish figures for this model) hp, 253 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider and conditions), 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.