Australian Road Rider — Bike Guide 2017

Australian Road Rider Bike Guide 69

Cruisers

Bolt is everything you need and nothing you don’t. Old school meets new tech to create best-in-class

performance. Less has never meant more. Powered by a 942cc air-cooled V-Twin engine housed in a

steel double cradle frame, these new additions to Yamaha’s line-up are individual in their raw looks

with a casual and laid-back attitude. Perfect for unwinding after a hard day’s work, the Bolt will

return riders to the roots of motorcycling as they experience pure riding pleasure.

Epitomising the cool cafe style that has been popular across the globe since the 1960s, the Bolt

C-Spec features retro styling with original Star V-twin performance. Riders will be transported to

the roots of motorcycling as they rediscover the joys of riding a unique-looking custom bike with

the pulse and feel that only an air-cooled V-twin can provide. The Bolt C-Spec features clip-on

handlebars, traditional fork gaiters, sport cafe paint and graphics to tie it all together. In addition,

the footpegs have been moved rearwards to offer a more aggressive riding position. Piggyback

R-Spec shocks are fi tted as standard.

We know you don’t have to be a heavyweight to express yourself. The way we see it, this Classic has

all the Star quality and strong-running V-twin performance you want. It’s up to you to say the rest.

YAMAHA BOLT C-SPEC $12,699

YAMAHA XV650A CLASSIC

$11,299

Engine: Air-cooled, 4-stroke, V-twin, SOHC,

4-valve

Displacement: 942cc

Power/Torque: NA

Transmission: 5-speed, belt fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 100/90-19 R: 150/80B16

Seat height: 690mm

Kerb weight: 247kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 12L

Warranty/Service interval: 5 years, unlimited

km/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: CAFE SPEC

Engine: Air-cooled, 4-stroke, V-twin, SOHC,

4-valve

Displacement: 942cc

Power/Torque: NA

Transmission: 5-speed, belt fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 100/90-19 R: 150/80B16

Seat height: 690mm

Kerb weight: 247kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 12.2L

Warranty/Service interval: 5 years, unlimited

km/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: REFINED AND AGILE

Engine: Air-cooled, SOHC, 70-degree V-twin

Displacement: 649cc

Power/Torque: NA

Transmission: 5-speed, shaft fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 130/90-16R: 170/80-15

Seat height: 710mm

Kerb weight: 547kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 16L

Warranty/Service interval: 5 years, unlimited

km/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: CLASSIC

YAMAHA BOLT $11,999

The latest incarnation of the perennially popular 250cc V-twin is fi tted with a fl at-type handlebar

mounted on bar risers to improve the comfort and handling characteristics of the smallest Star

cruiser. Yamaha’s Virago suits a wide range of riders interested in an entry-level, learner-approved

motorcycle that shares custom cred with its bigger V-twin brothers.

YAMAHA XV250 VIRAGO $6799

Engine: Air-cooled, SOHC, 60-degree V-twin

Displacement: 249cc

Power/Torque: NA

Transmission: 5-speed, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 3.00-18 R: 130/90-15

Seat height: 685mm

Kerb weight: 147kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 9.5L

Warranty/Service interval: 5 years, unlimited

km/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: HASSLE-FREE

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