Why does everyone keep referring to any bike that's bellow 1200cc as "entry-level" or "beginner" bike? I have a Yamaha Bolt r spec and love it. My previous bike was a Yamaha V-Star 650 which on many sites is considered a "girl" bike. Ridiculous. I explored Eastern Canada and US on it and never had a break down. On a 1983 Honda Shadow 750cc I drove from Montreal, Quebec to California via the Grand Canyon and then to Vancouver and across Canada back to Montreal. 6 weeks of pure 2-wheel bliss, never once on an interstate, always on back roads. Along the way I stopped at a car garage and asked if I could borrow an oil pan to do an oil change and they happily obliged. Just because it's not a Harley doesn't make it a "beginner" bike. Also, most Harley bikers with super shiny and expensive bikes just ride out on a Saturday to show off, make a lot of noise and park with all their Harley gear expecting praise. And I do praise their bikes, they are beautiful and sound awesome. But by no means do they represent the passion and the real sense of freedom that motorcycling can deliver.
Because it's a marketing strategy. Most of the people that repeat it are either newbies that don't realize that in all but the last 20 years a 750 was the big boy bike you had to graduate UP to, or a salesman trying to upsell. The rest are just parrots repeating someone else.
Ok, People. ....As an Owner of the Bolt..... First things first.... 58 nominal HP at 5252 rpm, ~ 64 at 5780 RPM...and 34 Hp at 3,000 rpm. ....The Gearing , ( Top speeds per gear given are at 5780 rpms so use 90 % as required values so as not to rev-limit the bike ) .... 1st is 0 to 60 kph, 2nd is 27 to 90 kph, 3rd is 35 to 114 kph , 4th is 60 to 143 kph. and 5th is 70 to 173 kph, ( 107 mph)...... so going 30 mph, (50 kph), in 4th gear... and trying to make it sound like an HD isn't going to pan out if you rev it and try to make it into a pocket rocket cruiser. Max torque is at 3, 000 rpm. not 2100 or what ever you had there on the tach. So punching the throttle there at that 2100 ? rpm won't impress you one iota. The Bolt has 59.3 ft lb's of torque at 3000 all the way up to about 5780 rpm.... It's an Over-square engine meaning its bore is bigger than it's stroke,( 85 x 83 mm per cylinder ), meaning its a higher revved engine than the HD, sooo stop riding it like its an HD. City riding in 3rd gear at 50 kph, (30 mph), and you slightly twist the throttle, will shoot you ahead very very fast. Soooo Like any standard shift car , So too is the mannerisms of this bike. And you don"t need a Tach.... Listen to the engine, it will tell you ,( as any experienced rider knows....) when to shift up or down... Stay Safe . Ciao
The bolt is a good bike, however this could be a potentially great bike if Yamaha would put the Super Tenere engine, shaft drive and Ohlins suspension front & back plus spoke wheels
Why does everyone keep referring to any bike that's bellow 1200cc as "entry-level" or "beginner" bike? I have a Yamaha Bolt r spec and love it. My previous bike was a Yamaha V-Star 650 which on many sites is considered a "girl" bike. Ridiculous. I explored Eastern Canada and US on it and never had a break down. On a 1983 Honda Shadow 750cc I drove from Montreal, Quebec to California via the Grand Canyon and then to Vancouver and across Canada back to Montreal. 6 weeks of pure 2-wheel bliss, never once on an interstate, always on back roads. Along the way I stopped at a car garage and asked if I could borrow an oil pan to do an oil change and they happily obliged. Just because it's not a Harley doesn't make it a "beginner" bike. Also, most Harley bikers with super shiny and expensive bikes just ride out on a Saturday to show off, make a lot of noise and park with all their Harley gear expecting praise. And I do praise their bikes, they are beautiful and sound awesome. But by no means do they represent the passion and the real sense of freedom that motorcycling can deliver.
Because it's a marketing strategy. Most of the people that repeat it are either newbies that don't realize that in all but the last 20 years a 750 was the big boy bike you had to graduate UP to, or a salesman trying to upsell. The rest are just parrots repeating someone else.
Well fucken said
Amen !
I miss my Bolt. If things ever calm down and get more stable, I'll definitely buy another one.
What happened to your Bolt?
@@RoyLonestar I sold it and bought my Raider.
@@christopher7310 things are not better. Now sell your raider.
my left ear loved this.
Lol
Great content! loved the review! We here at VikingBags really enjoy your content!
Been waiting for long for this bike to be launched in India .
Great review.
V-Twin on my SV650, when I get a cruiser...I'll be searching for a V-Twin once again !
The design and Color reminds me of a vintage classic bike 🏍😎 watching you ride having fun always makes me think should I ever get a bike ????🤔
Life is short, buy the bike.
As someone who’s 6’4 how do the taller men enjoy riding this bike?
Ok, People. ....As an Owner of the Bolt..... First things first.... 58 nominal HP at 5252 rpm, ~ 64 at 5780 RPM...and 34 Hp at 3,000 rpm. ....The Gearing , ( Top speeds per gear given are at 5780 rpms so use 90 % as required values so as not to rev-limit the bike ) .... 1st is 0 to 60 kph, 2nd is 27 to 90 kph, 3rd is 35 to 114 kph , 4th is 60 to 143 kph. and 5th is 70 to 173 kph, ( 107 mph)...... so going 30 mph, (50 kph), in 4th gear... and trying to make it sound like an HD isn't going to pan out if you rev it and try to make it into a pocket rocket cruiser. Max torque is at 3, 000 rpm. not 2100 or what ever you had there on the tach. So punching the throttle there at that 2100 ? rpm won't impress you one iota. The Bolt has 59.3 ft lb's of torque at 3000 all the way up to about 5780 rpm.... It's an Over-square engine meaning its bore is bigger than it's stroke,( 85 x 83 mm per cylinder ), meaning its a higher revved engine than the HD, sooo stop riding it like its an HD. City riding in 3rd gear at 50 kph, (30 mph), and you slightly twist the throttle, will shoot you ahead very very fast. Soooo Like any standard shift car , So too is the mannerisms of this bike. And you don"t need a Tach.... Listen to the engine, it will tell you ,( as any experienced rider knows....) when to shift up or down... Stay Safe . Ciao
Some after market parts on there. Nose faring, Rev counter, not standard foot pegs or hand grips.
They great bikes though, I love mine.
Considering a Bolt R-spec as a retirement gift. School teachers can't afford expensive bikes, you know.
It’s not expensive tho
My friend just picked one up for 3200. Salvage title with 13k miles.
Get the camera up so we can see the road ahead for a realistic perspective.
None of the other bolt vidoes i have seen did not have that rpm gauge is it stock now?
Not exactly sure, but I think in 2020 they added that feature to the bolt and bolt rspec
No, I just bought a brand new 2020 just like this bike, it does come with the nose cone, tach, fairing, and the foot pegs look aftermarket as well.
You at Alamo Cycleplex?
WHY IS THE AUDIO ONLY ON ONE SPEAKER SIDE WHYYY
I was wonderinh the same thing!
do you think the engine will be relaxed at 120km/h ?
Yes I would say so
what is the golden diameter above the factory gauge?
It’s a tachometer add on (measures RPM)
Bolt R-Spec or Vulcan S for my first bike? Ideally would love a Iron 883 or Indian Scout Bobber sixty depending on the price.
Yamaha all the way!!!
Go Bolt R-Spec since it is belt driven.
What did you end up getting? Torn between the same bikes.
I like the Bolt R spec, but I'm leaning toward the Vulcan S myself.
Def bolt
Satin finish
The bolt is a good bike, however this could be a potentially great bike if Yamaha would put the Super Tenere engine, shaft drive and Ohlins suspension front & back plus spoke wheels
No shaft drive
And the base model has spokes
can i change the exhaust of this bike..?
i don't like at all honestly
The tachometer is an add on...
Is it the Daytona Velona, do you know? If yes, is it easy to install?
The tach was added, along with the fairing and lower nose cone/spoiler behind the front wheel.
I'd like to ask, if Yamaha bolt brake system is already ABS?
I believe the 2021 model will have abs
Nope single disc
Volume is so low I couldn't hear you
That’s a minuscule amount of power for that amount of displacement
Forgive me, but are you sure?
@@LarryRickenbacker ya 50hp is really low for 940cc. An inline 4 600cc is twice the power. These starter 300cc bikes are around 40hp
@@nicedward7544 it has low HP but the torque is abundant and good for normal riding
@@nicedward7544 spoken like a real noob rider.
@@Lumpia_In_Texas ok. Been riding for 30 years. 50hp doesn't excite me sorry.
I can't watch this its in MONO
It's a shame they don't have ABS...
The R-Spec does come with ABS
Mentioning the Low seat count :100
Bruh the audio is killing me
WHY IS IT IN MY LEFT EAR WTF
lets sum up your review "its a cool bike" again "cool bike" again "cool bike" seriously you need to expend your vocabulary.
Why use many word when few word do trick?
@@SynMonger that