Honda Vt600 Shadow Vlx vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vt600 Shadow Vlx vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Honda Vt600 Shadow Vlx: 44 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 221 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Vt600 Shadow Vlx
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
44 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
47 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
221 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
44 hp @ 7,000 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
47 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
221 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Vt600 Shadow Vlx
8.0/10
"The most sensible used cruiser under $3,500, full stop."
Pros
+Near-indestructible Honda reliability
+Massive used parts availability
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Carbs gunk up when stored
−Fork seals leak with age
−Underpowered for highway cruising
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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