Yamaha bolt club style3/6/2024 ![]() Since it's a small bike, it can get away with a single front brake so the 298 mm discs, one each front and rear, seem to be adequate for the job.Īs expected, the Sporty commands the higher price at $8,999 for the “basic” color options, and $9,449 for the Hard Candy, while the Bolt sneaks in just under eight grand at $7,999. ![]() The 19-inch front and 16-inch rear Bridgestone tires keep things nice and low on their 12-spoke, cast aluminum rims. Wow, and I thought Softails were firm back there. The rear shocks are rather short, and while they don't enjoy the piggyback gas cylinders like the Bolt R-Spec, they do provide the same 2.8 inches of wheel travel. Suspension components get the traditional treatment with 41 mm, right-side-up front forks that provide a tolerable 4.7 inches of wheel travel. It's something of a classic peanut tank, but with coffin tank elements that add to the retro flair Yamaha was going for, and it carries 3.2 gallons of fuel, ample for around town ![]() Frame geometry helps set the tone with 29 degrees of rake that gives the bike a short, 61.8-inch wheelbase and agile handling characteristics. Yamaha used a stressed-engine, double-cradle frame to keep the bike light and nimble, hallmark attributes for the Bolt.
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