Yamaha Virago 1100 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Virago 1100 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Yamaha Virago 1100: 63 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 238 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, 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 Virago 1100
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
63 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
238 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
63 hp @ 6,000 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
83 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
238 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Virago 1100
7.5/10
"Honest, capable cruiser delivering serious value if bought carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof shaft drive
+Strong low-end torque
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
−Carburetors notorious for gumming
−Fork seals weep regularly
−Heavy for its displacement
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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