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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Wide Glide vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec

Harley-davidson Wide Glide vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Wide Glide vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Harley-davidson Wide Glide: 68 hp @ 5,500 rpm (Twin Cam 96B, later models; note: earlier Evo-era models produced approx. 55–60 hp) hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight — based on 2010–2017 FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimate; varies by year and engine spec), Motoryk rating 7.3/10. 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 Wide Glide Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
68 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
113 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
68 hp @ 5,500 rpm (Twin Cam 96B, later models; note: earlier Evo-era models produced approx. 55–60 hp)
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
113 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (Twin Cam 96B; estimate for later Dyna-era models)
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimate; varies by year and engine spec)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight — based on 2010–2017 FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.7 L/100km (approx. 15 km/L) — estimate based on typical Twin Cam 96/103 real-world usage
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Wide Glide
Harley-davidson Wide Glide
7.3/10

"A style-first cruiser that rewards riders who know exactly what they want."

Pros
+Iconic factory custom styling
+Twin Cam bulletproof reliability
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
Zero wind protection
Wallows hard in corners
Vibration fatigue on highways
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
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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