No lie I've had about 4 or 5 HARLEY RIDERS ask me how I like my sportster, and idk how to tell em it's a Yamaha bolt

I'm almost 60, for some horrible reason, beige all of a sudden looks good to me. Nice sweater

Good review. I've considered buying a Bolt. Get'n older, Harley's a bit heavier back'n out of the garage. Don't want to call it quits yet. I've owned Harleys a long time and have owned many other brands as well. It's never been about 'what' you ride, not important. It's about 'oh, you ride? What ya' ride'n?'.

I’m a giant, 6’ 7” at 300lbs. I am a current owner of a BOLT and I absolutely love it. I have put 6 inch forward controls I also have highway pegs and I put aftermarket shocks and the thing is dream. I did 2400 miles last summer without those upgrades other than the highway pegs on the return trip. I have owned big bikes like the Harley ultra classic and this little sporty is so much more fun.

Traded my Vstar 1100 in toward one if these 3 years ago and I love mine! It's a fun bike.

FYI: you can move foot pegs with OEM (not aftermarket) accessory from Yamaha - part. nr. 1TP-F14A0-V0-00. You're welcome.

Same sweater I was issued back in the USAF, still use it to this day, super comfortable 👍🇺🇸

Sportster ‘s gear shifting is a nightmare, especially on finding neutral gear. Japanese bike shifts gear well. Bolt is no exceptional. When you get in traffic jam, you don’t have to worry about clutch sour hand. Super smooth engine, V twin sound unmistakable, simple maintenance only change one kind engine oil and reliable as hell.

On mine, I put a H&H full exhaust system and open air intake on it. The factory intake is a bit bulky, I'm 5'10" and my knee would just sit bbn on the intake. I also put a dyno jet auto tuner on it and I can outrun higher CC bikes pretty easily now. It's also nice to have a bike that not everyone has. You'll see 100 sportsters to 1 bolt on the road

This is a great motorcycle, had it now for 18 month, put a ton of extras on it and loving it. It’s no rocket ship, so don’t expect to race any sports motorcycles between stop lights.

I have a 2014 standard - I’m 5’9” - fits me great. Easy to service and runs like a top. Tons of aftermarket mods... plenty of power - what’s not to like?

I have the R-Spec from the very first year. Love it.

With a motorcycle review, I clicked on thinking to hear it start up and idle a little, sadly disappointed.

I have been looking at a VStar to convert to a Bobber type. You just sold me on the Bolt....and I won't have to do all the modifications !! Great info man !

I sat on a 2024 Yamaha Bolt. It's one of the few motorcycles that I can sit on and put my feet on the ground, while also having the footpegs underneath me. So, if I had an unlimited budget, I'd have been more than willing to test-ride one. Instead, I purchased a used CSC Motorcycles San Gabriel ST-250.

I've the XV950R and I'm very happy, I use it every day to go to the office and visit customers. I also use it at the weekend and also for travel during my holydays. It is reliable, easy, agile, fun... Also I'm 1,93 cm tall,but I feel very comfortable and have a good control of the bike.

Dude, as far as the sweater goes, it's nicer than what we were issued back in the 70s and 80s. As far as the bike goes, love it, just wish they offered it additionally, with a larger 1600 to 1700cc. Traditional styling rocks! Nice job Bud.

Hey those waffle tops are life savers in the field haha

I pick mine up sunday! Hype!

The waffle top is literally the best thing the army has ever made.

Honestly I love it I would buy this and the sportster I have no problem with this being the answers to the Harley

I'd like to see a Bolt done up with mid-late 1960s NorCal-styling. Nothing radical -- just clean with a lot of chrome and a solid candy paint job.

Sweater is ok. Your hair looks like a combover. The bike is great

Honestly sweater looks great, no need to call yourself out. great review. Michael better appreciate.

I actually like that sweater, man.

Great review. Looking at either the iron 883 or the xv and think I'm swayed towards the yammy.

Holy shit I'm glad you're back, was just looking up reviews of this bike and you were on top. Welcome back to KZfaq!

Just came across one for sale in my area, so this video is a time-welcome. Thanks

Thanks for the Review. Really considering getting one !

The pushrod vs ohc thing isn't the reason why the bolt has more top end. It's the engine architecture and increase in displace meant that makes more top end. If the 883 had the same bore x stroke it would make a similar amount of power

I love my bolt r-spec I’m 6’4 so yeah need forward control investment soon lol

Oh forgot to ask . REVIEW the 2019/2020 Yamaha R3. It’s Yamaha best selling bike in the USA!!

I'm out now and wear the old poly pro top as a sweater. Just rock it

Only problem I have with your waffle gear is that it’s your top layer

Love this bike, thank you for sharing this vid!

i kinda like the sweater honestly

I got the same model but 2018. Only complaints are tank capacity and gauge. Oh that and the stock seat. . . . .but Mustang seat fixed that! Side note - Denali Soundbomb Mini in stock location will damage your front fender and may break off. (I'm 6'1" 205)

The bolt is an amazing bike, but what are you doing with the stock exhaust? Change that shiet and you got close to a perfect motorcycle.

The old polypropolyene shirts we had in the AF were comfy and warm, you just have to watch the static from it...

I have 60,000 miles on my r spec water got into front coil riding in rain shorting out front cylinder. Dried out, taped up, and runs fine.

Never diss the waffle top

Hello, is this a good beginner bike?

Great video! We here at VikingBags really appreciate your content!

I have a ‘17 scr950 and it’s an animal. Love it

Surely leg measurement is more important than height.Im 6ft 1 but have 29" inseam!! Nice Jumper by the way!! 😮

I have a 2015, only thing is where the clutch and brakes are at, legs get tired. I’m 6”1 and was looking at harleys just because of the leg position

I am between 5:10 and 6ft. Can you get after market chrome exhaust....for this bike.....make it sound like a HD ?

I didn't even notice the sweater until you brought it up and spent a lot of time talking about it. Not sure why you did but it looks OK. If it's functional, that's all that counts.

I love the grid fleece, I rock them all winter

First cruiser. Yamaha bolt or Vulcan S? Also is there a big difference between the 2014 n 2018 bolt? I’m thinking bolt for one main reason. Bassani radial sweepers exhaust. Thoughts? Thanks in advance. Appreciate any feedback. Side note. I’m 6’3. 235lbs.

I have a 2018 xvs 650 custom I just love it the bolt is a sick bike to

Nice info. For someone looking into bikes thanks for the video

What are your thoughts about compare bolt to a 1200 vmax

Thanks man for doing the video.

I have the same sweater, except green

Great review deff hot a lot intel great intel and you’re sweater idk man you kinda pulling it off lol also is this bike good for a beginner rider I love it and I want to purchase it

I’m 6’2 and I would say it’s not too bad riding it.

I like your sweater bro, looks nice

Is there aftermarket foot pegs available that you can have more forward because I hate the fact that when I put my feet down normally they're right on the pegs and it hit my ankles so I have to put my feet forward which is never a good idea with the pegs hitting your ankles from behind

Alex which do you prefer? Iron 883 Bolt

What a nice looking sweater!

My wife's got one and she loves it I service it and it's a breeze to do. Great bike. Any chance of doing a review on the Honda Fury.

Is there a death wobble issue on bolts? Some say it's hot on the leg area coz of the engine sticking out?

I thought Yamaha quit making these. No cruiser category on their website. Well this is in the "Sport Heritage" category along with 2 naked/standard bikes. They're still making these.

I’ve got a 2017 same bike, people say about speed wobble never had , it, very smooth seat hard but just get another one, l have Bridgestone on mine excellent tyre. I didn’t change, anything on mine, l think the standard exhaust, is ok nice little rumble to it, it’s not Harley lm not going to try and make it like one, it’s a Yamaha bolt, and reliable,

Bro your sweater looks comfy tho!

Thanks for another informative review 👍🏻

is the Bolt counter balanced? i always wondered what the vibration level is like on them

Great review. Great humour. Army jacket 🤔?!

is this a good beginner bike?

With an air and oil cool would it be able to withstand long cruises without overheating? I’m looking to get my first bike. Considering this one

Man I totaled my MT09 and stuck between another MT or this completely different Bolt lol. I've always wanted to hop on a cruiser, how fast does this go?

great video

How is this for a 6 foot 3 dude at around 210 lbs.

I was sold on one of these until I heard about the death wobble ! Sounds very worrying

Is the fuel tank steel or aluminum? I bought my previous bike not knowing and it sucks not being able to mount magnetic bags.

nice sweater, there you go. should do a full review on it

Dang I'm 6'4". I just love the looks of this bike. They make forward controls for this?

That’s cold weather gear. Army. Hooah. My Harley-Davidson SeventyTwo 1200 is very lovely.

I’m around 6ft2 would you still recommend this bike even with the forward pegs? I’ve done some research on these and it looks like the bike I want, just looking for one locally to test ride now

The forward controls, that cost a fortune, only move the pegs up 4inches. I'm not 6ft and I can't take the stock peg position, big feet is also a bad thing for these bikes So that everyone knows, there's no such thing as a Harley dude that confuses a bolt for a Harley, they only thing that could pass me as possibly Harley is the gas tank.......but Harley dudes would pick it out in a second I've had Yamaha Stryker, C50, and 883.....both Kawasaki 900's and a 883.......Kawasaki Voyager, Versys, Mean Streak, and an 883 Now I've got Both new Suzuki 90ci and a Wide Glide 96ci......not long enough on these to know enough about them What I've never heard mentioned about Bolts is the maintenance and mpg.....every 883 I've had I got over 10k miles on the back tire and 60mpg when keeping it at 60mph....no other bikes I've had got close to 10k and only the Kawasaki Versys got near 60mpg I don't understand why anybody would want to believe their Yamaha looks like a Harley The Yamaha Bolt is a great looking bike

There is a Foot Peg Relocation Kit for taller riders, for bolt.

I want to like the bolt, everytime I sit on one it feels top heavy. Handlebars feel narrow, too wide of shoulders I guess. I love seeing them in action and they sound awesome though.

I'm 6'3 is this bike too small for me?

would you try sv650 3rd gen? thanks SUZUKI SV650 ABS 3rd'Gen

What is the r cafe reacer like, and the SCR 950, similar?

I actually like the sweater lol looks classy

Why dont you keep your hand out of the picture so we can see the bike.

What about the death wooble i hear ???

Fuckin waffle suit jacket is the truth tho. Second only to the legendary woobie.

Does this hold true for older models aswell? Still a good bike?

Is this a good beginners bike?

Ur army sweater is hideously cool

Waffles will keep you warm though🤷🏻‍♂️

It's a lovely sweater. Who's trash-talking that comfy sweater?

They need to make a 1200 version of the bolt.

I like wearing my sweater. No lie

Hi I'm Michael

I was like, the color is dog ding skin color! Is that dog leather, yellowed sweater? Not really...

Nice shirt. Do they make them for men ?