2017 Yamaha/Star Bolt and Bolt R-Spec
The
Bolt and Bolt R-Spec became best-sellers in Yamaha’s Star cruiser line. The Bolt
and Bolt R-Spec are powered by an air-cooled, 60-degree, 942 cc V-twin borrowed
from the V Star 950, which is good for about 47 horsepower and 56 lb-ft of
torque at the belt-driven rear wheel.
The bikes are compact, relatively light
(claimed wet weight for both models is 542 lbs.) and have a low 27.2-inch seat
height. Footpegs are mounted amidships, single front and rear brake rotors are
wave-type and the tires are narrow (100/90-19 front, 150/80-16 rear).
For an extra US$ 300, the Bolt R-Spec adds
remote-reservoir rear shocks, a suede-type seat with colored stitching and
special paint and graphics. Both models return for 2017, with the Bolt getting
new spoked wheels to emphasize its “timeless” style while the “sporty” Bolt
R-Spec sticks with cast hoops. Both models get a new flangeless fuel tank that
increases capacity by 0.32 gallon to 3.4 gallons as well as restyled wire
guides.
The really good news is that the 2017 Yamaha Bolt
has an MSRP of US$ 7,999—just US$ 9 more than when the bike was introduced three
years ago—and will be available in Raven (black) in August 2016. The 2017
Yamaha Bolt R-Spec is priced at US$ 8,399 and available in Crimson Red or
Silver Shadow in August 2016.
