Yamaha Star Bolt C-Spec Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha Star Bolt C-Spec motorcycle specifications include a 950.5 cc (58.00 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 245.9 kg (542 lb).

Key specifications

2015-2016Model years
950 ccDisplacement
245.9 kgWet weight
765 mmSeat height
12.1 LFuel tank
1,570 mmWheelbase
135 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20152016
Year-specific specification changes

The 2015 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
2016Single disc. Wave-type disc
Front suspension
2016Telescopic fork
Front tire
2016100/90-19
Fuel system
2016Injection
Rear brakes
2016Single disc. Wave-type disc
Rear suspension
2016Dual shocks
Rear tire
2016150/80-16

How the Yamaha Star Bolt C-Spec compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.

Displacement950 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 73% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 81st percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight245.9 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 32% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 80th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height765 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 30th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity12.1 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 7% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 46th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement81st

950 cc — larger displacement than about 81% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight80th

245.9 kg — heavier than about 80% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 20%.

Seat height30th

765 mm — taller than about 30% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity46th

12.1 L — larger than about 46% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,296 mm
This bike

2,296

Yamaha avg

2,082

10% above average.

Overall width775 mm
This bike

775

Yamaha avg

823

6% below average.

Overall height1,161 mm
This bike

1,161

Yamaha avg

1,172

Close to average.

Wheelbase1,570 mm
This bike

1,570

Yamaha avg

1,416

11% above average.

Seat height765 mm
This bike

765

Yamaha avg

793

4% below average.

Ground clearance135 mm
This bike

135

Yamaha avg

181

25% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 950 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,570 mmSeat 765 mmClearance 135 mm
5-speed • Belt (final drive) • 100/90-M19 front / 150/80-M16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/90-M19
Rear tire size 150/80-M16
Estimated theoretical fuel range 263 km
Bore/stroke ratio 1.02:1 (Square)

Model information

Category Custom / cruiser

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 950.5 cc (58.00 cu in)
Bore × stroke 85.0 x 83 mm (3.3 x 3.3 inches)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Injection. Twin-Bore electronic fuel injection; throttle position sensor
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition Transistor Controlled Ignition
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch Multiplate wet clutch

Chassis and suspension

Frame Aluminum double-cradle
Front suspension Telescopic fork, 4.7-in travel
Rear suspension Dual shocks, 2.8-in travel

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 100/90-M19
Rear tire 150/80-M16

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 245.9 kg (542 lb)
Seat height 765 mm (30.1 inches)
Overall length 2,296 mm (90.4 inches)
Overall width 775 mm (30.5 inches)
Overall height 1,161 mm (45.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1,570 mm (61.8 inches)
Ground clearance 135 mm (5.3 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 12.11 L (3.20 US gal)
Fuel consumption 4.61 L/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.02 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 107.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Other specifications

Color options Liquid Silver, Envy Green
Factory warranty 1 Year Limited Factory Warranty
Price as new US$ 8690. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.