Honda Rebel 300 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rebel 300 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Honda Rebel 300: 30 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 164 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated, may vary by conditions), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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 300
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
27.5 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
164 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
30 hp @ 8,000 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
27.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated, may vary by conditions)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
164 kg (curb/wet weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km (approx. 31 km/L real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Rebel 300
7.0/10
"A honest, reliable starter bike that you'll quickly outgrow."
Pros
+Honda reliability, minimal issues
+Low seat, beginner accessible
+Cheap parts and servicing
Cons
−Highway riding is genuinely miserable
−Single-cylinder vibration above 65mph
−Previous owner abuse common
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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