Suzuki Boulevard M109r vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Boulevard M109r vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Suzuki Boulevard M109r: 127 hp @ 6,200 rpm hp, 347 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; Suzuki does not publish an official figure), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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 M109r
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
127 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
160 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
347 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
127 hp @ 6,200 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
160 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; Suzuki does not publish an official figure)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
347 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Boulevard M109r
8.2/10
"The cruiser that makes Harley owners quietly nervous at stoplights."
Pros
+Savage torque below 4000rpm
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Stunning factory styling
Cons
−Brutal summer heat soak
−240 rear hunts badly
−Cramped for taller riders
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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