The fortyeight has an option for abs, whereas yamaha doesnt offer it on the bolt r spec. For all the latest information and pricing on the yamaha bolt rspec visit gold coast yamaha. What first bike should i get and why is it a yamaha bolt. Any discussion of the yamaha bolt cspec quickly turns into a definition debate. Select a 2015 yamaha bolt cspec motorcycle value kelley. The bolt from yamaha s star cruiser line is a cool little bobberstyle bike with its high tank short wheelbase and solo seat. For 2017, it appears yamaha is setting the c spec aside, perhaps in favor of the new scramblerinspired scr950 click here to see the 2017 scr950 first look video. Simplicity and maintenancefree riding are where yamaha clearly comes out ahead of harleydavidson, and theyve closed the gap in other ways, as well. Yamaha keeps prices in check by utilizing the aircooled, 942cc fuelinjected vtwin already used in the v. Key features performance the bolt cspec uses modern technology to create a superior riding experience. The light bolt easily hopped up on the curb for pictures next to the colorful paintings.
Get the suggested tradein value and retail price for your 2015 yamaha bolt cspec motorcycles with kelley blue book. Any discussion of the yamaha bolt c spec quickly turns into a definition debate. Smothered in cafestyle components thats pr speak, the most important things to note about the new c spec are. Yamaha refers to the bolt as its urban performance bobber, but the bolt has found. An instant caferacer classic, the all new 2015 yamaha bolt cspec features everything that makes the bolt great minimalist design, powerful fuel. The bolt is very well supported by the aftermarket and has proven to be a very customizable platform, lending itself well to the bobber, chopper, rat, and scrambler styles among. Key features performance the bolt c spec uses modern technology to create a superior riding experience. The bolt rspecs basic styling, minimal design, vtwin power and regular riding position consolidate to offer an extraordinarily fun riding knowledge.
Yamaha bolt cspec any discussion of the yamaha bolt cspec quickly turns into a definition debate. You can convert the standard or spec into a cafe racer if that is the look you are going for, not as easy to do it the other way around. Ive been lurking here for a long time trying to decide on a first bike. Stars approach in designing a pared down, performancedriven motorcycle with a wellsupported accessory lineup enabled them to craft the latest iteration of the bolt. For all the latest information and pricing on the yamaha bolt cspec visit motogo yamaha. Sharing the engine and technologies with its two other bolt siblings, this motorcycle has been. The 2015 yamaha bolt, cspec and rspec were released in july 2014. The bolt r spec s basic styling, minimal design, vtwin power and regular riding position consolidate to offer an extraordinarily fun riding knowledge. Get the suggested tradein value and retail price for your 2016 yamaha xvs95cr bolt c spec motorcycles with kelley blue book. Based on the wildly popular star bolt performance bobber, the 2015 bolt cspec offers the look and feel of a cafe racer. The new yamaha bolt cruiser is expected to become the brands topselling nonlams road bike with about 500 sales in a full year.
Kit includes passenger seat, foot pegs, and all necessary mounting hardware. And check out the bikes reliability, repair costs, etc. I had the opportunity to get some saddle time with the c spec over the course. Motorcyclists entry cruiser shootout winner features compact, raw bobber design, powerful 942cc vtwin, new flangeless tank, piggyback shocks and textured seat for oldschool style and modern urban.
Star actually considers the triumph thruxton cafe racer to be a primary competitor of the bolt cspec, pointing out that the cspec has a 2. Offers, incentives, discounts, or financing are subject to expiration and other restrictions. An instant caferacer classic, the all new 2015 yamaha bolt c spec features everything that makes the bolt great minimalist design, powerful fuel. Found out the mustang bobber sprung seat was very uncomfortable. The cspec is fitted with the loveable motor of the vstar 950, but styled in a way that reflects a caferacercruiser fusion.
Your 2016 yamaha xvs95cr bolt cspec values kelley blue book. Since their debut two years ago, the star bolt and bolt r spec models have hit the top of the sales chart for yamaha s cruiser brand. The magnificent 2015 yamaha bolt c spec is an exploration of retro styling, the distant heir to classic dragsters and cafe racers. The yamaha bolt or star bolt is the us name for a cruiser and cafe racer motorcycle introduced in 20 as a 2014 model. If the original bolt was accused of targeting the ubiquitous harleydavidson sportster 883, then, by star motorcycles own admission, the new 2015 c spec takes direct aim at triumphs similarly. Sep 18, 2015 this led to the release of the 2015 yamaha bolt cspec. The 2015 yamaha bolt, c spec and r spec were released in july 2014. If you would like to get a quote on a new 2018 yamaha bolt use our build your own tool, or compare this bike to other standard motorcycles. In addition to the special paint and trim and restyled solo seat with attached cowl. At its heart, is a traditional 942cc aircooled vtwin engine with a modern twist. Yamaha bolt cspec for sale at moorooka yamaha in moorooka. Bolt c spec bolt r spec sr400 vmx17gl c vmax xv19cgr c raider xv250gw c v star 250. It has a 58cubicinch 942cc air cooled 4stroke, 4valve sohc vtwin engine.
Like all bolts, the cspec has a fuelinjected 58cubicinch aircooled motor with each cylinder getting an overhead cam and four valves. Star motorcycles most popular ride in 2014 was the bolt, a custom style cruiser whose engine was based on the vstar 950s and became heavily marketed as platform made for customization. Bolt cspec for sale yamaha motorcycles cycle trader. A day of getting to know yamahas bolt, and the city of san diego, was a day well spent. Bolt cspec features cafe styling with original star vtwin performance and includes clipon handlebars, traditional fork boots, a removable passenger seat cowl, and sporty cafe paint and graphics that makes the bolt cspec ultracool. In 2017 the xv950scr scrambler was released and the c spec model was dropped from the lineup. Introduced as performance bobbers for 2014, the bolt and bolt r spec. The new 2015 bolt cspec is certain to broaden further the platforms appeal with cafeinspired. For all the latest information and pricing on the yamaha bolt cspec visit moorooka yamaha. This vintagelooking japanese street bike targets riders after a stylish machine with authentic character and a fair amount of mechanical feel.
The 2015 star bolt cspec is a natural progression for the successful bolt platform, designed to appeal to the latest generation devotees of cafe racing style, if not necessarily performance. The 2015 star bolt cspec offers cafe racer style in a cruiser package. Mar 21, 2016 you can convert the standard or spec into a cafe racer if that is the look you are going for, not as easy to do it the other way around. Power is provided by a 4stroke, 942cc, air cooled, sohc, v twin engine with electric starter.
Ceramic composite plated cylinders, dual bore fuel injection and 4valve cylinder heads to name a few. Research 2016 yamaha bolt cspec options, equipment, prices and book values. Buying a bike starts at bikez get a list of related motorbikes before you buy this yamaha. Victory octane motorcyclist he was dressed nicely, the young fella approaching us from across the gas station. Heres our first look at the yamaha star bolt c spec. With its 942cc vtwin designed for cruiser duty, the scr950 prefers. Dart marlin flyscreen windshield for yamaha xv950 bolt scr950 dark tint. View our entire inventory of new or used yamaha motorcycles. To view more specifications, visit our detailed specifications. Research 2015 yamaha xvs95cfbc star bolt r spec raven options, equipment, prices and book values.
Comparing the 2017 harleydavidson sportster iron 883 and the yamaha star bolt is more of an exercise in philosophy than. Motorcycles on autotrader has listings for new and used 2015 yamaha bolt motorcycles for sale near you. For a 247kgs dry weight bike they are surprisingly nimble and well balanced. Research 2015 yamaha xvs95crf bolt cspec options, equipment, prices and book values. Your 2015 yamaha bolt cspec values kelley blue book. Vintage 1954 1960 due to the rarity of these years and models of yamaha, pricing data is still being collected. The c spec gives bolt riders a more sporting option, and it isnt just dressed up for the part. Most famous 2020 cruiser motorcycle brands duration. So im in the market for a bolt, but unsure whether the rspec is worth the extra money.
A quick glance at the bolt c spec sitting next to a bolt or its identical sibling save for the piggyback shock, the r spec, should give the viewer a pretty good idea that the c is for cafe as in cafe racer. Yamaha has been entertaining metric cruiser and bobberlovers alike for a couple years now, with three iterations of the bolt. Jun 08, 2016 yamaha has been entertaining metric cruiser and bobberlovers alike for a couple years now, with three iterations of the bolt. Videos are from my past year of riding the bolt, enjoy. Read the riders comments at the bikes discussion group. Yamaha showed off its new addition to the star bolt lineup of retrostyled middleweight cruisers, the bolt c spec. The bolt cspec epitomizes the cool cafe style popular across the globe since the 1960s. The engine is paired with a 5speed transmission and total fuel capacity is 3. Show any 2018 yamaha bolt cspec for sale on our motorcycle classifieds. The passenger seat kit is a convenient kit that allows you to quickly convert any bolt to a twoup ride to accommodate a passenger.
In addition the footpegs have been moved rearwards to offer a more aggressive riding position. Contact a dealership sales representative to see if you qualify and for. The bolt is actually better at the twisties than my 250 virago was. And with current sales at 141 percent of last years, its. If you would like to get a quote on a new 2018 yamaha bolt r spec use our build your own tool, or compare this bike to other standard motorcycles. The fivespeed transmission shifted smoothly and confidently during our ride, and clutch pull is easy with predictable engagement. Distinct changes have been made from the star bolt to give it that caffeinerich feel. Compact, raw bobber design, powerful 942cc vtwin, a flangeless tank, piggyback shocks and textured seat.
The regular bolt is easy to understand no one disputes its a direct competitor for harleys iron 883, aping the americans style and specs, while beating it up on price, power, weight and handling. For years, hd happily owned the middleweight, notquiteacruiser, retrostandard category with the. Introduced as performance bobbers for 2014, the bolt and bolt rspec became best. Below is the information on the 2018 yamaha bolt r spec. Yamahas profilation of this bike unique bolt cspec features include clipon handlebars, traditional fork gaiters, sport cafe paint and graphics to tie it all together. Yamaha bolt cspec for sale at motogo yamaha in bentleigh, vic. Yamaha bolt rspec for sale at gold coast yamaha in nerang, qld. Temecula motorsports murrieta, ca video chat with this dealer 947 mi. Yamaha s budgetfriendly, throttlehappy bolt and bolt r spec cruisers are returning for the 2020 model year. Looking forward to hearing feedback from those who have the base bolt r spec bolt. No discussion of 900ishcc or so bikes would be complete without these two bad boys from harleydavidson and star. Took the bolt out for about a 150 mile loop, from newport news suffolk smithfield suffolk newport news.
Yamahas cruiser brand gives its bolt a jolt of caffeine. Link to us create shortcut news releases market insights product store nadaguides vs. You can also sign up for email notification when such bikes are. For nostalgics of the 60s cafe racer bikes, yamaha have launched the 2015 my yamaha bolt c spec. Designed to match oe components for a fully integrated, genuine oe look multiple versions available to coordinate with all bolt models installs in minutes.