Yamaha XV950 Bolt (R-spec, C-spec, Scrambler): review, history, specs

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Class: cruiser

Production: 2014+

Related: Yamaha XVS950 Midnight Star (V-Star 950)

Also called: Yamaha Bolt, Yamaha XVS950CU, Yamaha XV950R, Yamaha SCR950

Models
Yamaha XV950 Bolt

(Europe, North America, Japan)

2014-2020

Yamaha XV950R Bolt R-spec

(All markets)

2014+

Yamaha XV950SCR Bolt Scrambler (SCR950)

(Europe, North America, Japan)

2016-2020

Yamaha XV950 Bolt Racer / C-spec

(Europe, North America, Japan)

2015-2016

Yamaha Bolt
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Yamaha Bolt Scrambler
Yamaha Bolt C-spec (Racer)

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
2014 All Name: Yamaha Bolt (XV950CU); Yamaha Bolt R-spec (XV950R)

Code: 1TP1, 1TP2, 1TP3; 2DX1, 2DX2, 2DX3

2015 All Name: Yamaha Bolt (XV950CU); Yamaha Bolt R-spec (XV950R); Yamaha Bolt C-spec (Racer)

Code: 1TP5, 1TP6; 2DXA, 2DXB; B331, B332

2016 All Name: Yamaha Bolt (XV950CU); Yamaha Bolt R-spec (XV950R); Yamaha Bolt C-spec (Racer) + 60th Anniversary.

Code: 1XC3, 2DE3; 2DXL, 2DXM; B33M, B33E

2017 All Name: Yamaha Bolt (XV950CU); Yamaha Bolt R-spec (XV950R); Yamaha Bolt Scrambler (SCR950 / XV950SCR).

Code: BP65, BP61, BP62; BS54, BS55, BS52, BS53, BS51, BS54; BL31, BL32, BL33, BL34.

2018 All Name: Yamaha Bolt (XV950CU); Yamaha Bolt R-spec (XV950R); Yamaha Bolt Scrambler (SCR950 / XV950SCR).
2019 All Name: Yamaha Bolt (XV950CU); Yamaha Bolt R-spec (XV950R); Yamaha Bolt Scrambler (SCR950 / XV950SCR).
2020 All Name: Yamaha Bolt (XV950CU); Yamaha Bolt R-spec (XV950R); Yamaha Bolt Scrambler (SCR950 / XV950SCR).
2021 North America, Australia, Japan Name: Yamaha Bolt R-spec.
2022 North America, Japan Name: Yamaha Bolt R-spec.
2023 North America, Japan Name: Yamaha Bolt R-spec.
2024 North America, Japan Name: Yamaha Bolt R-spec.

Specifications

Yamaha XV950 Bolt: specs

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2291 mm / 90,2 in – Bolt, Bolt R-spec

2296 mm / 90,4 in – Bolt C-spec (Racer)

2250 mm / 88,6 in – Bolt Scrambler (SCR950)

Overall width 945 mm / 37,2 in – Bolt, Bolt R-spec

775 mm / 30,5 in – Bolt C-spec (Racer)

894 mm / 35,2 in – Bolt Scrambler (SCR950)

Overall height 1120 mm / 44,1 in – Bolt, Bolt R-spec

1161 mm / 45,7 in – Bolt C-spec (Racer)

1166 mm / 45,9 in – Bolt Scrambler (SCR950)

Seat height 691 mm / 27,2 in – Bolt, Bolt R-spec

764 mm / 30,1 in – Bolt C-spec (Racer)

830 mm / 32,7 in – Bolt Scrambler (SCR950)

Wheelbase 1570 mm / 61,8 in – Bolt, Bolt R-spec, Bolt C-spec (Racer)

1575 mm / 62,0 in – Bolt Scrambler (SCR950)

Ground clearance 130 mm / 5,1 in – Bolt, Bolt R-spec

135 mm / 5,3 in – Bolt C-spec (Racer)

140 mm / 5,5 in – Bolt Scrambler (SCR950)

Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight 246 kg / 542 lbs – Bolt, Bolt R-spec, Bolt C-spec (Racer)

248 kg / 547 lbs – Bolt Scrambler (SCR950)

FRAME Type Double cradle (steel)
Front suspension, travel 41 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm / 4,7 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with twin-shock, 71 mm / 2,8 in

Adjustment: spring pre-load

Front tire size 100/90-19M/C 57H
Rear tire size 150/80-16M/C 71H - Bolt, Bolt R-spec, Bolt C-spec (Racer)

140/80R17 - Bolt Scrambler (SCR950)

Front brake Single disc, 298 mm, 2-piston caliper (optional - ABS)
Rear brake Single disc, 298 mm, 1-piston caliper (optional - ABS)
Fuel capacity 13,0 l / 3,4 US gal - Bolt, Bolt R-spec, Bolt Scrambler (SCR950)

12,0 l / 3,2 US gal - Bolt C-spec (Racer)

Trail 130 mm / 5,1 in
Fuel economy / consumption 4,83 l / 100 km (48,7 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Air-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 2-cylinders V-type
Bore & Stroke 85,0 x 83,0 mm (3,35 x 3,27 in)
Displacement 942 cm³ (57,48 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Valve train Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 54,0 hp (40 kW) / 5500 rpm
Max. torque 80,0 Nm (8,2 kg-m) / 3000 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 6,02 sec.[2]
Top speed 154 km/h (95,6 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Fuel Injection, 1x ACW35
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 5-speed
Final drive Belt
Primary reduction 1.674
Final reduction 2.333
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V


3.067

2.063

1.579

1.259

1.042

ELECTRICAL Ignition TCI (digital)
Alternator A.C. magneto, 14V 460W at 5000 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-11.2Ah

Images

Yamaha XV950 Bolt: images, gallery

Yamaha XV950 Bolt
Yamaha XV950 Bolt
Yamaha XV950 Bolt
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Yamaha Bolt R-spec
Yamaha Bolt C-spec (Racer)
Yamaha Bolt C-spec (Racer)
Yamaha Bolt C-spec (Racer)
Yamaha Bolt Scrambler (SCR950)
Yamaha Bolt Scrambler (SCR950)
Yamaha Bolt Scrambler (SCR950)

Videos

Yamaha XV950 Bolt: video.

2016 YAMAHA XVS950 BOLT 950
2014 YAMAHA XVS950 BOLT 950 R-SPEC
2015 YAMAHA XVS950 BOLT C SPEC

Manuals

Yamaha XV950 Bolt: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha Bolt (09/2013) | Average MPG
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha Bolt (09/2013) | 0-60 mph
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha Bolt (09/2013) | Top speed