Polaris Slingshot Sl vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which has more power?

Polaris Slingshot Sl produces 173 hp @ 8,500 rpm (2.0L GM Ecotec engine, 2020+ models; earlier models ~173 hp varies by year); Yamaha Bolt R-spec produces 54 hp @ 7,500 rpm. Polaris Slingshot Sl wins by 119 hp.

Polaris Slingshot Sl vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which is faster?

Top speed: Polaris Slingshot Sl 201 km/h (125 mph — estimated, Polaris does not officially publish a top speed), Yamaha Bolt R-spec 175 km/h (estimated). Polaris Slingshot Sl is the faster of the two.

Polaris Slingshot Sl vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Polaris Slingshot Sl 9.4 L/100km (approximately 10.6 km/L) — estimated real-world average, Yamaha Bolt R-spec 4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Polaris Slingshot Sl vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Polaris Slingshot Sl 7.0/10 and Yamaha Bolt R-spec 7.8/10. Yamaha Bolt R-spec scores higher on the overall verdict. Polaris Slingshot Sl caveat: You want pure two-wheeled motorcycle experience. Yamaha Bolt R-spec caveat: You need comfort for long weekend touring.

Polaris Slingshot Sl vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Polaris Slingshot Sl: 173 hp. Yamaha Bolt R-spec: 54 hp.

Polaris Slingshot Sl vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Polaris Slingshot Sl: 794 kg, 173 hp. Yamaha Bolt R-spec: 252 kg, 54 hp.

Polaris Slingshot Sl vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec

Q: Polaris Slingshot Sl vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec — which is lighter?

Weight: Polaris Slingshot Sl 794 kg (curb weight — note: significantly heavier than a traditional motorcycle due to its three-wheeled autocycle chassis), Yamaha Bolt R-spec 252 kg (wet/curb weight).

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Polaris Slingshot Sl vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Polaris Slingshot Sl: 173 hp @ 8,500 rpm (2.0L GM Ecotec engine, 2020+ models; earlier models ~173 hp varies by year) hp, 794 kg (curb weight — note: significantly heavier than a traditional motorcycle due to its three-wheeled autocycle chassis) weight, top speed 201 km/h (125 mph — estimated, Polaris does not officially publish a top speed), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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.