Yamaha Bolt C-spec vs Triumph Bonneville Bobber
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Bolt C-spec vs Triumph Bonneville Bobber. Yamaha Bolt C-spec: 54 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 252 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 175 km/h (estimated; not officially rated for top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Triumph Bonneville Bobber: 77 hp @ 6,100 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Bolt C-spec
Triumph Bonneville Bobber
Horsepower (hp)
54 hp
77 hp
Torque (Nm)
80 Nm
106 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
252 kg
228 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
77 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
106 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 175 km/h (estimated; not officially rated for top speed)
177 km/h
Weight
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 4.5–5.5 L/100km (18–22 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Bolt C-spec
7.8/10
"A genuinely sorted bobber that rewards patient used buyers considerably."
Pros
+Bulletproof, reliable V-twin
+Genuinely attractive stock styling
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Seat comfort degrades quickly
−Limited wind protection
−Skips valve service intervals
Triumph Bonneville Bobber
8.0/10
"A beautiful, characterful cruiser that rewards patient, shorter-haul riding."
Pros
+Torque-rich engine character
+Head-turning authentic styling
+Surprising real-world handling
Cons
−Rear suspension genuinely punishing
−Solo seat limits passenger use
−16-inch tire sourcing awkward
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