Highland 1050 Viking vs Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Highland 1050 Vikingstacks up against the Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHighland 1050 VikingYamaha BT 1100 Bulldog
Model year20122006
Price
Engine1050 cc1063 cc
Horsepower64 hp
Torque88 Nm
Weight233 kg
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity2.5 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4-piston calipersDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-piston calipersSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 180/55-17 120/70-ZR17 / 170/60-ZR17

Highland 1050 Viking vs Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog — which should you buy?

Picking between the Highland 1050 Viking and the Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Highland 1050 Viking brings its published horsepower, while the Yamaha BT 1100 Bulldog counters with 64 hp at 233 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: