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Message started by jcstokes on 06/22/14 at 03:30:55

Title: Sat on a Bolt
Post by jcstokes on 06/22/14 at 03:30:55

Shuffled into a Yamaha dealer this afternoon. Saw the SR400 and at $NZ10500 wasn't really impressed. The S40 is $NZ8500 new. Saw a Bolt so I sat on it, nice low seat height. Bike appears nicely styled with a good lack of chrome. Digital instrumentation didn't impress, but I'm an analogue person. Who ever put the asphalt grey paint on wants shooting. I believe a Pearl White option is avaidable in the US, but at $NZ15000, I'll stick with the S40. Has anyone ridden a Bolt?

Title: Re: Sat on a Bolt
Post by PerrydaSavage on 06/22/14 at 03:50:00

I think the new Yamahog Bolt is one of the best motorcycles to come along in long time ... have sat on a few of 'em and they are REALLY nice! Friend of mine bought one last Oct., but unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to try 'er out yet ...

Title: Re: Sat on a Bolt
Post by stinger on 06/23/14 at 11:34:54

I test rode the Bolt and was impressed. Tons of get up and go, low to the ground and it was a comfortable ride. Nice looking bike also! A bit heavy for me after owning a Savage. It would be a tough decision choosing between the Sportster and the Bolt.

Title: Re: Sat on a Bolt
Post by stinger on 06/23/14 at 11:43:50

I do think that anyone who has rode or set on one will agree that there is a lot of crap hanging out of the right side of the bike. If you have short legs even tho it is low to the ground, it might not be the bike for you. You have to wrap your leg around all of it to get your foot on the peg.

Title: Re: Sat on a Bolt
Post by PerrydaSavage on 06/24/14 at 00:12:24

Will agree, that the slight offset of the cylinders of the XV950 mill does force yer right leg out a bit ... I find a similar condition with the Shadow RS' airfilter case. Speaking of the RS and the Bolt ... very similar ergonomics overall from what I can tell ...

Title: Re: Sat on a Bolt
Post by Serowbot on 06/24/14 at 09:17:25

Sitting on a Bolt, just can't be comfortable... :-?...

Title: Re: Sat on a Bolt
Post by jcstokes on 06/24/14 at 13:22:48

I sometimes kneel on then, that's very uncomfortable. The one I sat on had fancy rear shock absorbers which makes it $NZ1000 dearer than the standard one, also accounts for the blend into the road asphalt grey paint. Fuel tank is apparently only 12 litres, two more than the S40 so I wonder how much more range you have. The pearl white is avidable on the standard model here. I don't know from a brief sit, if I had issues with the air cleaner box, or whatever it is that sticks out on the right side, however that point should be born in mind by potential purchasers.