Triumph Thunderbird 1600 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Thunderbird 1600 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Triumph Thunderbird 1600: 86 hp @ 4,850 rpm hp, 358 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 Thunderbird 1600
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
358 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
358 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Thunderbird 1600
7.5/10
"A credible Harley alternative that rewards buyers who do their homework."
Pros
+Massive low-rev torque
+Genuine British build quality
+Comfortable long-haul ergonomics
Cons
−Grabby wet clutch
−Notchy early gearboxes
−Valve service costs sting
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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