Honda Rebel 500 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rebel 500 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Honda Rebel 500: 46 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 191 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (est. — note: Honda does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 500
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
191 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
46 hp @ 8,500 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h (est. — note: Honda does not officially publish top speed)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
191 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 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 500
7.8/10
"The most competent beginner cruiser Honda has ever built."
Pros
+Honda reliability, near-bulletproof
+Comfortable low seat height
+Better handling than expected
Cons
−Highway cruising feels strained
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
−Styling divides opinion sharply
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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