Suzuki Intruder M1800r vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Intruder M1800r vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Suzuki Intruder M1800r: 127 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 347 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (electronically limited; estimated, may vary), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Intruder M1800r
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 @ 6,000 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
160 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (electronically limited; estimated, may vary)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
347 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Intruder M1800r
7.8/10
"A genuinely serious cruiser that rewards riders who actually ride."
Pros
+Massive torque, effortless cruising
+Shaft drive, low maintenance
+Surprisingly capable handling
Cons
−Heavy, awkward at parking speeds
−Low-speed throttle surging issues
−Parts availability hit-or-miss
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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