YAMAHA XVS 950 (2014-2016) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha Bolt or Star Bolt was a cruiser motorcycle with a cafe racer style introduced in 2013 as a 2014 model. The bike was powered by a 942cc V-twin engine and was offered in C-Spec and R-Spec versions released in July 2014.

The Yamaha Bolt was a well-supported motorcycle by the aftermarket due to its customizable platform, being easily transformable in bobber, chopper, rat, and scrambler styles. Both large and smaller aftermarket companies offered a wide range of parts for these machines.

In most non-US countries, the bike was referred to as the Yamaha XVS950 and was delivered in standard and higher R-Spec and C-Spec versions. The R and C-Spec models were fitted with Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and uprated rear shock absorbers.

In 2014, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha XVS950, a cafe racer motorcycle with standard features, such as a round headlight up front, a wide, pulled-back handlebar, a teardrop-styled fuel tank, a single seat, a blacked-out engine with polished cooling fins, a black frame, a single exhaust system, and 12-spoke black-finished wheels.

The 2014 Yamaha XVS950 had its soul brought to life by a 942cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine managed by a fuel injection system, delivering 52 hp with a peak force at 6,000 rpm and 80 Nm (59 lb-ft) torque at 3,000 rpm.