Yamaha V-star 950 vs Yamaha Bolt 950 — which is faster?

Top speed: Yamaha V-star 950 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary slightly), Yamaha Bolt 950 175 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Yamaha).

Yamaha V-star 950 vs Yamaha Bolt 950 — which is lighter?

Weight: Yamaha V-star 950 261 kg (wet/curb weight), Yamaha Bolt 950 252 kg (wet/curb weight).

Yamaha V-star 950 vs Yamaha Bolt 950 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Yamaha V-star 950 4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average), Yamaha Bolt 950 4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Yamaha V-star 950 vs Yamaha Bolt 950 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Yamaha V-star 950 7.5/10 and Yamaha Bolt 950 7.5/10. Yamaha V-star 950 caveat: You crave serious highway speed or heavy customization. Yamaha Bolt 950 caveat: You regularly tour or prioritize highway comfort.

Yamaha V-star 950 vs Yamaha Bolt 950 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Yamaha V-star 950: 54 hp. Yamaha Bolt 950: 54 hp.

Yamaha V-star 950 vs Yamaha Bolt 950 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Yamaha V-star 950: 261 kg, 54 hp. Yamaha Bolt 950: 252 kg, 54 hp.

Yamaha V-star 950 vs Yamaha Bolt 950

Q: Yamaha V-star 950 vs Yamaha Bolt 950 — which has more power?

Yamaha V-star 950 produces 54 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model); Yamaha Bolt 950 produces 54 hp @ 7,500 rpm.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha V-star 950 vs Yamaha Bolt 950. Yamaha V-star 950: 54 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary slightly), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Bolt 950: 54 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 252 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Yamaha), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.