Royal Enfield Thunderhawk 500 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Thunderhawk 500 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Royal Enfield Thunderhawk 500: UNVERIFIED — estimated ~27–30 hp @ 5,250 rpm based on similar RE 500cc singles hp, UNVERIFIED — estimated ~190–200 kg (wet/curb weight) based on similar RE 500cc singles weight, top speed UNVERIFIED — estimated ~130–140 km/h based on similar RE 500cc singles. 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
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Royal Enfield Thunderhawk 500
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
27 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
190 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
UNVERIFIED — estimated ~27–30 hp @ 5,250 rpm based on similar RE 500cc singles
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
UNVERIFIED — estimated ~40–42 Nm @ 4,000 rpm based on similar RE 500cc singles
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
UNVERIFIED — estimated ~130–140 km/h based on similar RE 500cc singles
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
UNVERIFIED — estimated ~190–200 kg (wet/curb weight) based on similar RE 500cc singles
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
UNVERIFIED — estimated ~3.0–3.5 L/100km based on similar RE 500cc singles
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Thunderhawk 500
No detailed review available yet.
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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