Suzuki Boulevard C90 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Boulevard C90 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Suzuki Boulevard C90: 72 hp @ 4,800 rpm hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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
Suzuki Boulevard C90
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
72 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
118 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
72 hp @ 4,800 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
118 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Boulevard C90
7.0/10
"Solid, unfussy cruiser that rewards relaxed riders who maintain it."
Pros
+Strong low-end torque
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
+Affordable used pricing
Cons
−Heavy and unwieldy slow-speed
−Pre-2009 carbs need attention
−Limited aftermarket support
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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