Indian Super Chief vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Super Chief vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Indian Super Chief: 78 hp @ 4,900 rpm hp, 318 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, 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
Indian Super Chief
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
161 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
318 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
78 hp @ 4,900 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
161 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
318 kg (curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Indian Super Chief
7.8/10
"A genuinely characterful cruiser that rewards patient, confident riders."
Pros
+Thunder Stroke torque delivery
+Bulletproof mechanical reliability
+Authentic classic cruiser styling
Cons
−Limited lean angle clearance
−Minimal modern electronics
−Chrome requires constant maintenance
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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