Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Triumph Thunderbird Storm: 97 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 358 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approx. 185 km/h (note: best estimate based on available data), 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 Storm
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
97 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
146 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
358 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
97 hp @ 6,000 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
146 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
approx. 185 km/h (note: best estimate based on available data)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
358 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approx. 6.5 L/100km (note: estimated real-world average, official figures vary)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Thunderbird Storm
7.5/10
"A serious cruiser that rides better than it looks."
Pros
+Massive usable torque
+Excellent British build quality
+Handles well for cruiser
Cons
−Belt drive needs close inspection
−Fork seals notoriously weak
−Heavy at low speed
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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