Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark: ~19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm (350cc) / ~27.2 hp @ 5,100 rpm (500cc) hp, ~192 kg (curb weight, 350cc variant) weight, top speed ~120 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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
Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark
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
192 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
~19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm (350cc) / ~27.2 hp @ 5,100 rpm (500cc)
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (350cc) / ~41.3 Nm @ 3,800 rpm (500cc)
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
~120 km/h
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~192 kg (curb weight, 350cc variant)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~28-32 km/L (estimated real-world average for 350cc variant)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark
6.5/10
"Solid used buy if you inspect thoroughly and ride relaxed."
Pros
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance riding
+Characterful thumper engine note
+TwinSpark improved reliability significantly
Cons
−Electrical gremlins on neglected bikes
−Uninspiring handling dynamics
−Heavy fuel consumption at speed
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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