Royal Enfield Thunderstorm 500 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Thunderstorm 500 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Royal Enfield Thunderstorm 500: ~27.5 hp @ 5,250 rpm (estimated, based on RE 500cc UCE engine) hp, ~195 kg (estimated wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 km/h (estimated), 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 Thunderstorm 500
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
27.5 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
41.3 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
~27.5 hp @ 5,250 rpm (estimated, based on RE 500cc UCE engine)
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (estimated, based on RE 500cc UCE engine)
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~195 kg (estimated wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~25-28 km/L (estimated, based on RE 500cc platform average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Thunderstorm 500
6.5/10
"Charming budget cruiser, but verify exactly what you're buying first."
Pros
+Authentic thumper character
+Cheap used market prices
+Simple mechanically DIY-friendly
Cons
−Electrical gremlins plague older examples
−Vibration tires you long-term
−Verify model name before buying
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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