Yamaha Raider 1900 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Raider 1900 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Yamaha Raider 1900: 100 hp @ 4,750 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: not a performance-focused model), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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
Yamaha Raider 1900
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
100 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
152 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
100 hp @ 4,750 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model)
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
152 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (estimated)
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: not a performance-focused model)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Raider 1900
7.8/10
"A serious muscle cruiser that rewards patient, experienced buyers willing to inspect carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof Star engine reliability
+Aggressive low-slung stance
+Smooth fuel-injected power delivery
Cons
−Heavy and slow maneuvering
−Limited aftermarket support
−Front fork seals notorious leakers
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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