Indian Chief Dark Horse vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Chief Dark Horse vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Indian Chief Dark Horse: 79 hp @ 4,800 rpm (Thunder Stroke 111, 2016–2021 generations) hp, 330 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: factory-limited, real-world figures vary), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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
Indian Chief Dark Horse
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
79 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
139 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
330 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
79 hp @ 4,800 rpm (Thunder Stroke 111, 2016–2021 generations)
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
139 Nm @ 2,900 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: factory-limited, real-world figures vary)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
330 kg (curb/wet weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Indian Chief Dark Horse
8.5/10
"The most resolved American V-twin you can buy used right now."
Pros
+Thunder Stroke torque is addictive
+Chassis noticeably sharper than competitors
+Strong used value retention
Cons
−Rear cylinder runs very hot
−Stock seat punishes long hauls
−Pre-2019 electronics feel primitive
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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