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?

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.

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 ...

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.