Indian Chief vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Chief vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Indian Chief: 72 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: 2014+ Thunderstroke 111; modern variants vary) hp, 356 kg (wet/curb weight — 2014+ Indian Chief Classic) weight, top speed 185 km/h (note: estimated for 2014+ Thunderstroke 111 variant), 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
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
72 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
139 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
356 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
72 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: 2014+ Thunderstroke 111; modern variants vary)
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
139 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (2014+ Thunderstroke 111)
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (note: estimated for 2014+ Thunderstroke 111 variant)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
356 kg (wet/curb weight — 2014+ Indian Chief Classic)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average for 2014+ models
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Indian Chief
8.5/10
"A genuinely premium cruiser that earns its price tag on used market."
Pros
+Massive low-down torque
+Premium fit and finish
+Strong aftermarket support
Cons
−Heavy at slow speeds
−Infotainment can glitch
−Chrome maintenance intensive
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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