Yamaha Road Star 1600 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Road Star 1600 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Yamaha Road Star 1600: 61 hp @ 4,750 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 310 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: not a performance-focused model), 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
Yamaha Road Star 1600
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
61 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
120 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
310 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
61 hp @ 4,750 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model)
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
120 Nm @ 2,500 rpm (estimated)
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: not a performance-focused model)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
310 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
Yamaha Road Star 1600
7.5/10
"A dependable, characterful cruiser that rewards patient, experienced riders."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Strong low-end torque
+Excellent highway comfort
Cons
−Heavy, punishing low-speed drops
−Dated suspension technology
−Limited performance aftermarket
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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