Segment: Custom/Cruiser
Production years: 2013, 2014
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Sold in the US under the model name Star Bolt, the 2013 Yamaha XV950 is the base model on which the Bolt R-Spec was built. Proudly displaying the same classic lines but with a completely updated, modern design, this bike is the very expression of the present-day sporty bobber, a machine which is as rewarding to ride as it is good-looking and dependable.
Powered by Yamaha's long time-proven technology, the 2013 Yamaha XV950 is a great bike for newer riders but it will surely appeal more seasoned motorcyclists as well, as it is anything but dull. The revised intake and exhaust add more grunt to the under-liter v-twin, while the minimalist engineering and lightweight frame/wheel choice make the 2013 Yamaha XV950 a very nimble bike, equally suitable for daily commuting or rides around the city and for a vacation spent on two wheels.