


I’ve seen XVS950 or XVS950CU, Star bolt, V-Star Bolt, or even the complete “Yamaha XVS950 V-Star Bolt R-Spec” which gets to be a bit of a mouthful.īut the “Yamaha Bolt” only refers to the motorcycles with the 942cc engine, so there’s no confusion if you just say “Bolt” (but clarify which configuration you mean, R-Spec etc.). Luckily, its one ride mode is “Braappp!!” It has an air-cooled engine, a single disc up front with no ABS, basic damping rod front suspension, and no electronics like traction control, cornering ABS, or ride modes.

The Yamaha Bolt platform is the basis for four similar but unique motorcycles - if you’re generous and include the SCR950 in that group.Īt its core, the Yamaha Bolt is a very stripped-down, low-tech, simply-designed motorcycle with a heavy focus on providing a bike that’s “fun” to ride. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to submit the form Background of the Yamaha Bolt (and Family)
