Triumph T-bird Storm vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph T-bird Storm vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Triumph T-bird Storm: 86 hp @ 4,850 rpm hp, 330 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 T-bird Storm
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
86 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
146 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
330 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
86 hp @ 4,850 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
146 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
330 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph T-bird Storm
7.5/10
"A genuinely characterful cruiser that rewards buyers who do their homework."
Pros
+Massive torque delivery everywhere
+Distinctive non-Harley personality
+Solid build quality throughout
Cons
−Thirsty fuel consumption always
−Belt drive needs close inspection
−Heavy at low speed manoeuvring
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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