Royal Enfield Thunderstorm 650 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Thunderstorm 650 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Royal Enfield Thunderstorm 650: ~47 hp @ 7,250 rpm (estimated, based on 650 Twin) hp, ~202 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~170 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 650
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
~47 hp @ 7,250 rpm (estimated, based on 650 Twin)
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm (estimated, based on 650 Twin)
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
~170 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~202 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~4.5 L/100km or ~22 km/L (estimated, based on 650 Twin platform)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Thunderstorm 650
7.5/10
"Affordable, characterful, and dependable if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Characterful twin sounds great
+Bulletproof basic reliability
+Spare parts widely available
Cons
−Suspension needs aftermarket upgrade
−Switchgear feels cheap overall
−Mediocre braking performance stock
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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