Harley-davidson Wide Glide vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Wide Glide 175 km/h (estimate; varies by year and engine spec), Yamaha Bolt R-spec 175 km/h (estimated).

Harley-davidson Wide Glide vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Wide Glide 6.7 L/100km (approx. 15 km/L) — estimate based on typical Twin Cam 96/103 real-world usage, 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 Wide Glide vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Wide Glide 7.3/10 and Yamaha Bolt R-spec 7.8/10. Yamaha Bolt R-spec scores higher on the overall verdict. Harley-davidson Wide Glide caveat: You ride long distances or twisty roads regularly. Yamaha Bolt R-spec caveat: You need comfort for long weekend touring.

Harley-davidson Wide Glide vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Wide Glide: 68 hp. Yamaha Bolt R-spec: 54 hp.

Harley-davidson Wide Glide 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 Wide Glide: 317 kg, 68 hp. Yamaha Bolt R-spec: 252 kg, 54 hp.

Harley-davidson Wide Glide vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec

Q: Harley-davidson Wide Glide vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Wide Glide produces 68 hp @ 5,500 rpm (Twin Cam 96B, later models; note: earlier Evo-era models produced approx. 55–60 hp); Yamaha Bolt R-spec produces 54 hp @ 7,500 rpm. Harley-davidson Wide Glide wins by 14 hp.

Q: Harley-davidson Wide Glide vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Wide Glide 317 kg (wet/curb weight — based on 2010–2017 FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide), Yamaha Bolt R-spec 252 kg (wet/curb weight).

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.