Triumph Rocket 3 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Rocket 3 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Triumph Rocket 3: 167 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 291 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 209 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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
Triumph Rocket 3
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
167 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
221 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
209 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
291 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
167 hp @ 6,000 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
221 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
209 km/h
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
291 kg (curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5–9.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Rocket 3
8.5/10
"Nothing else on the market delivers this kind of muscular, addictive insanity."
Pros
+Torque completely redefines expectations
+Surprisingly capable through corners
+Tremendous build quality throughout
Cons
−Rear tyre consumption is brutal
−Physically very heavy machine
−Dealer servicing costs add up
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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