Yamaha Virago 535 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Virago 535 vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Yamaha Virago 535: 40 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 181 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 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 535
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
181 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
40 hp @ 7,500 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
44 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
181 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Virago 535
7.5/10
"A brilliant starter cruiser if you buy smart and inspect carefully."
Pros
+Dead reliable when maintained
+Cheap parts everywhere
+Forgiving low-speed handling
Cons
−Carbs need attention always
−Charging system fails regularly
−Worn suspension almost universal
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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