Yamaha Royal Star 1300 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Royal Star 1300 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Yamaha Royal Star 1300: 74 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 338 kg (wet/curb weight — varies slightly by variant) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: governed/limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Royal Star 1300
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
108 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
338 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
74 hp @ 5,500 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
108 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: governed/limited in some markets)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
338 kg (wet/curb weight — varies slightly by variant)
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 Royal Star 1300
8.0/10
"A refined, reliable cruiser that punches well above its used price."
Pros
+Bulletproof V4 engine
+Zero chain maintenance
+Smooth highway cruising
Cons
−Heavy and wide
−Thirsty around town
−Shaft maintenance often neglected
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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