Yamaha Xv 950 vs Yamaha Bolt 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xv 950 vs Yamaha Bolt 950. Yamaha Xv 950: 54 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 252 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xv 950
Yamaha Bolt 950
Horsepower (hp)
54 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
252 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
54 hp @ 5,500 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
83 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Yamaha)
Weight
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xv 950
7.5/10
"A genuinely well-built cruiser that rewards sensible buyers over brand loyalists."
Pros
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
+Meaty low-down torque
+Genuine quality fit and finish
Cons
−Suspension too soft stock
−Short riding comfort window
−Limited wind protection
Yamaha Bolt 950
7.5/10
"A honest, characterful cruiser that rewards buyers who do their homework."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Strong used parts availability
+Genuine classic V-twin character
Cons
−Stock suspension genuinely poor
−Noticeable high-speed vibration
−Limited wind protection
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