Harley-davidson V-rod Muscle vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson V-rod Muscle vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Harley-davidson V-rod Muscle: 122 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 295 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, 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 V-rod Muscle
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
122 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
117 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
295 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
122 hp @ 8,250 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
117 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
295 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 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 V-rod Muscle
7.5/10
"Serious performance in a Harley badge, but budget for upkeep."
Pros
+Porsche-developed engine pulls hard
+Head-turning aggressive styling
+Depreciation mostly absorbed already
Cons
−Blistering heat in traffic
−Parts getting harder to find
−Higher dealer servicing costs
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
Top 10 Accessories
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