Yamaha Xv1100 Virago vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xv1100 Virago vs Yamaha Bolt R-spec. Yamaha Xv1100 Virago: 63 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 246 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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 Xv1100 Virago
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
246 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
246 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xv1100 Virago
7.0/10
"A dependable, unfussy cruiser that rewards patient buyers who inspect carefully."
Pros
+Shaft drive, zero maintenance
+Strong low-rev torque
+Mechanically very reliable
Cons
−Carb diaphragms fail regularly
−Forks embarrassingly soft
−Cramped for tall riders
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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