Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster: 167 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 291 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 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 Iii Roadster
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
167 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
221 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
291 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
167 hp @ 7,000 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
221 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
291 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L, real-world estimate)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster
8.5/10
"The most ridiculous, addictive, impractical motorcycle money can buy used."
Pros
+Insane torque from idle
+Bulletproof triple engine
+Commanding road presence
Cons
−Brutal low-speed maneuverability
−Expensive dealer servicing
−Thirsty at 35-40mpg
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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