Yamaha Bolt Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha Bolt motorcycle specifications include a 950.5 cc (58.00 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 244.9 kg (540 lb).

Key specifications

2017-2020Model years
950 ccDisplacement
244.9 kgWet weight
691 mmSeat height
12.1 LFuel tank
1,570 mmWheelbase
130 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2017201820192020
Year-specific specification changes

The 2017 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Displacement
20192020942 cc (57.48 cu in)
Front suspension
20182020Telescopic fork
Rear suspension
20182020Dual shocks
Wet weight
20182020245.9 kg (542 lb)
Fuel capacity
2019202012.87 L (3.40 US gal)
Valves per cylinder
201820202

How the Yamaha Bolt 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 weight244.9 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 31% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 79th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height691 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 13% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 10th 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 weight79th

244.9 kg — heavier than about 79% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 21%.

Seat height10th

691 mm — taller than about 10% 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 length2,291 mm
This bike

2,291

Yamaha avg

2,082

10% above average.

Overall width945 mm
This bike

945

Yamaha avg

823

15% above average.

Overall height1,120 mm
This bike

1,120

Yamaha avg

1,172

4% below average.

Wheelbase1,570 mm
This bike

1,570

Yamaha avg

1,416

11% above average.

Seat height691 mm
This bike

691

Yamaha avg

793

13% below average.

Ground clearance130 mm
This bike

130

Yamaha avg

181

28% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,570 mmSeat 691 mmClearance 130 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)

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
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Injection. Twin-Bore electronic fuel injection; throttle position sensor
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Belt (final drive)

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
Wheels Wire spoked

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 244.9 kg (540 lb)
Seat height 691 mm (27.2 inches)
Overall length 2,291 mm (90.2 inches)
Overall width 945 mm (37.2 inches)
Overall height 1,120 mm (44.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1,570 mm (61.8 inches)
Ground clearance 130 mm (5.1 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 Raven black
Factory warranty 1 Year Limited
Price as new US$ 7999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments Model also called 2017 Star Bolt.

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.