Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350: 19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm hp, 195 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.8/10. 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
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
19.8 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 120 km/h
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
195 kg (curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 2.8 L/100km or 35-38 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350
6.8/10
"A rewarding cruiser if you buy smart and check thoroughly."
Pros
+Effortless low-speed torque
+Cheap parts and servicing
+Relaxed upright riding position
Cons
−Electrical gremlins haunt older bikes
−Breathless above 75mph
−Common primary chaincase oil leaks
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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