I let Harley guys ride mine and they come back and say, "meh, it's ok". I think they're secretly pissed that it's such a smooth and comfortable ride, yet sounds and looks awesome.

Greetings from Sweden. Picked up my brand new 2016 R-Spec just a week ago. Loving it!!! Chose to install the saddle bags and it looks awesome. Keep up the good work! Enjoying your vids!

Congrats on your purchase! Been riding this for the last few months. Rides as good as it looks.

This is so beautiful 😭 I’m trying to get this as a second bike! Right now I have a 86’ Kawasaki ZL600.

Bought my 2015 Bolt new! Still have it. Great Bike 👍

My 2014 R-spec has the Vance & Hines. White wall Sportster 48 tires. Mustang one piece seat and a Buscuit bag!

Have a 2014 bolt with v&h 2 into 2 pipes with vo2 intake and v&h fuel pack. Once u dial in the fuel pack this bike is amazing.Pipes are really loud though. If your gonna change the exhaust do the intake and fuel pack at same time..bike will run way better because u program fuel pack for pipes and intake (air/fuel,backpressure differences)makes a huge difference.

I just bought mine last night!

Love the bike. I actually like the looks of the original exhaust though.

Good bike choice! My only complaints are my hands go numb pretty quick on the highway. Thinking a set of Kuryakyn Iso Grips might be the answer for me.

I have a ‘15 in green I love my bike 🔥 Thanks for sharing

Yes! Belt chain and sprocket pulley. I want one! Purrs like a kitten.

beautiful bike dude, thinking about purchasing one of these as my first

Man that's a Bad Ass Bike. Good Video.

great video! I just bought the same bike a couple days ago. 2014 rspec. you have some great ideas for changes. I look forward to watching the rest of your videos. I'm in Chicago as well!

I’m thinking about getting one if I can’t afford the Indian Scout next spring. I’ve heard mostly good reviews like you.

Old vid I know but whats the rear fender look like under the 2up? If I bought one of these the gf would be mad if I couldn't take her along occasionally but I wouldn't want to keep the rear seat pad on at all times. Curious if the mounting hardware or however its attached, is ugly underneath while its off.

Great video I really look forward to the vance and hines pipes IMO the twin slash is the ONLY way to go.

Good looking bike mate!

I enjoyed this - thanks.

Nice review! thinking on trying a cruiser and getting away from sport bikes for a while. This bolt has grown on me alot, might pull the trigger on one.

Isn't that just typical with Japanese cruiser bikes vs H-D? Used to be the same back when I owned my Kawa Vulcan 800 (A-version, not the circus-looking "Classic"). She looked better than the then current H-Ds (at least than the Sporties), she ran rings around the then current Softails (riding buddy of mine was on a mid 90s Fat Boy) and she left both Big Twins and 1200 Sporties in the dust when you got on the throttle. Plus she had brakes that actually worked, was way lighter and more flickable than a Softail and cost me (with quite a few mods) less than half of what my buddy had paid for his Fat Boy - cheaper than the 883 Sporty, too. The only thing lacking was the sound, but stock H-Ds sound like hair-dryers stock over here too. Alas... she was still a Japanese bike. So when we parked our bikes (one or two Harleys and the Kawa), only people who weren't really into bikes would always ogle the Vulcan ... but H-D guys would look at it like it was a rusty bicycle or something... :D

Nice review , nice bike

I can’t stop looking at these I might try to finance one been on my 82 650 maxim for far too long need a upgrade and something a little faster

How is it to move around? How does the weight feel? I like your Bolt videos. Im gonna try a 2015 Bolt tomorrow, and might swap my 2017 Fz07 for it. And one of the reasons is because the FZ07 Tracer (MT07 Tracer - European sportstourer version of FZ07) feels too top heavy for me.

I am a former (happy) owner a Bolt. I can't understand why your rear seat isn't made of the same material as the seat. Mine was? 🤔🇩🇰 ps. Nice video.

Killer bike. Good vid. For me it’s this or an Indian Scout.

Your review is great!! I have a 2007 Kawasaki 650R and am thinking of trading for a brand new 2015 Bolt in blue. It's the stock one though. Maybe I could get the dealership to put on the gas shocks? What rpm does the Bolt get its full torque? My 650R has 48 ft. pounds of torque and pulls nicely on the freeway. Thank you.

I'm a prospective new rider, and was wondering if it is worth getting as my new bike? Saw a good deal for a used one with 2k miles

Whats more powerful? R spec or c spec?

Do you have a link or name for that engine bar? Thanks. Nice bike. I've got the greeen.

Yamaha says to change the oil at 600 miles after break-in.

Super Bike !!

Only need change michelin commander 2 tire...

if you change exhaust and intake you will need to get a fuel controller or a reflash of the ecu. other wise it will run way lean and cause alot of damage to the engine. I have the 2014 bolt .31000 miles and still ride every day.

Change the oil ASAP, per the manual it needs to be changed between 600-1000 miles. Oil that's from factory is a break in oil which is thin to have your engine "wear" in, also the stock tires blow...I'd recommend Michelin Commander II's they are much smoother and provide a lot more grip.

O cilindro traseiro aquece muito o saco?

Awesome video. A lot of questions that I had about the bike you answered. Thank you. One last one, How does the bike feel going at high speeds on the freeway? I don't mean illegally high speeds, but 75 maybe 80mph? I like to ride long distances in AZ so I want to know if it is comfortable at those speeds or not. Thanks

Do you think you could do some touring with this bike?

Is there any issue on over heating? Because it's only air cooled? I'm worried if I travel around 4 hrs without stopping,may be it will over heat?

Do you have any issues with the tachometer? I've seen alot of bad reviews with regards to not being able to see your speed when the sun is in front of you.

I don't think this bike gets enough credit as it deserves.

Can you replace the digital speedometer with an analog one?

abs?

I think I want an analog speedometer

the 600 mile oil change was done right? I hope so! nice r spec! myself bought the regular ol bolt. do pot holes hurt your back a bit of the freeway? mine sure does with the basic suspension! lol

I'm not sure if the guy you bought it from disclosed that is the base spec Passenger Kit, not the R spec one. They are made to match the solo seat, which yours does not.

This 950 is actually 942cc, but who's counting really? The Bolt R-Spec is a real nice urban cruiser with solid low and mid-range RPM torque and plenty of speed for easy highway rolls. Even the stock exhaust system sounds good and I like the slight rumble on the solo.

Oil change at 2000 miles? Is that correct?

What the hell is up with tinting the turn signals?

Belt chain? I'm sorry but I never heard a "Belt Chain" before.

Let that air cool run some more it's not melted yet.

Any Yamaha beats any Harley

Rumble like a harley!🤣🤣. Open the exhaust and at idle it bubbles. Former Yamaha owner. My star was nicknamed the bubble maker from my other biker friends.

how much did you pay for it?

Why did they drop the Star line?

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You lost me at “belt chain”

Belt chain.....?

i hope you dont ride with full beams on

nice bike, shame the original owner didnt buy the matching passenger pillion.

"Harley Davidson manufacturers Motorcycles, Yamaha engineers Motorcycles, and people buy them."

I thought the Bolt was 950 cc not 1000…

“Belt chain”! Ok, not much in the knowledge section then!!

Better than being a harley than a harley.

They cut corners everywhere on this bike to keep the price point low. No excuse for plastic valve covers and that speedo belongs on a 150 dollar exercise bike. Acres of plastic parts but hey from 20 feet away it's a looker....

Nice video,I have the same bike,check out my channel and also give me a sub if possible. do u feel any difference when in 5th gear?

Air cooled bike? Every thousand on the thousand...

I know they brag on this Bolt but I think Yamaha should stick to Piano

Exhaust sounds like turds

A five speed is totally inadequate, Yamaha continues miss the mark. All modern transmissions need at least a six speed.

It a toy compared to a Harley.

Stopped watching after "it has the belt chain" Come on dude...