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

Class: cruiser

Production: 2014+

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.
2025	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
CARBURETION SYSTEM	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.

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

[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

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