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YamahaBolt

2021-present · Second generation (R-Spec only) · R-Spec

Power
52hp
@ 6,000 rpm
Torque
80Nm
@ 3,000 rpm
Weight
245.9kg
wet
Engine
942cc
2 cyl · V-twin
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Launch price (US)USD 8,499

2014 Yamaha XVS950CU Bolt on display at the Yamaha Communication Plaza — photo by Rainmaker47
2014 Yamaha XVS950CU Bolt on display at the Yamaha Communication Plaza — photo by Rainmaker47 · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Yamaha Bolt is listed for 2014-present, in 2 versions. Category: Cruiser. Latest version (2021-present · Second generation (R-Spec only) · R-Spec): 942 cc, 52 hp, 80 Nm, and 245.9 kg.

Engine

Engine
942cc air-cooled 60-degree V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, EFI, 9.0:1 compression (unchanged)
Displacement
942 cc
Cylinders
2
Configuration
V-twin
Cooling
air-cooled
Transmission
5-speed manual, belt final drive
Gears
5
Final drive
belt

Performance

Power
52 hp
Power (metric)
38.6 kW
Peak power at
6,000 rpm
Torque
80 Nm
Peak torque at
3,000 rpm

Chassis

Front suspension
Non-adjustable 41mm telescopic fork, 4.7 in (119mm) travel
Rear suspension
Piggyback-reservoir twin shocks, non-adjustable, 2.8 in (71mm) travel
Front tire
100/90-19 57H
Rear tire
150/80-16 71H

Brakes

System
ABS standard (US market); dual-channel per one source
Front
298mm hydraulic wave-type disc, floating mount
Rear
298mm hydraulic wave-type disc

Dimensions

Weight
245.9 kg
Weight basis
wet
Seat height
691 mm
Fuel capacity
12.9 L

Electronics

Quickshifter
No

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Videos

Yamaha Bolt Review (The Good and Bad)

SoCal Moto · 2024 · Watch on YouTube