Moto Guzzi Audace 1400 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi Audace 1400 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Moto Guzzi Audace 1400: 96 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited), 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
Moto Guzzi Audace 1400
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
96 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
120 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
96 hp @ 6,500 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
120 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi Audace 1400
7.5/10
"A deeply individual machine that rewards patience and punishes impatience."
Pros
+Absolutely distinctive visual presence
+Massive torque below 4000rpm
+Genuine mechanical character
Cons
−Thin dealer and parts network
−Heavy for urban maneuvering
−Early electrical gremlins reported
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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