Honda Rebel 1100 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rebel 1100 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Honda Rebel 1100: 87 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 233 kg (curb weight, standard transmission; DCT version approx. 238 kg) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; Honda does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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
Honda Rebel 1100
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
87 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
98 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
233 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
87 hp @ 7,000 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
98 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; Honda does not officially publish top speed)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
233 kg (curb weight, standard transmission; DCT version approx. 238 kg)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Rebel 1100
8.2/10
"The cruiser that actually rewards riders who like riding."
Pros
+Strong, tractable parallel twin
+DCT option genuinely useful
+Honda reliability track record
Cons
−DCT early software gremlins
−Limited aftermarket support still
−Seat comfort drops after hours
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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