Honda Vt1100 Shadow vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vt1100 Shadow vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Honda Vt1100 Shadow: 50 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 262 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Vt1100 Shadow
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
86 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
262 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
50 hp @ 5,500 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
86 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
262 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Vt1100 Shadow
7.5/10
"Reliable, affordable cruiser that rewards patient riders over aggressive ones."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Strong low-down torque
+Massive parts availability
Cons
−Heavy, sluggish cornering feel
−Seat comfort genuinely terrible
−Carbs gum up easily
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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