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The Bolt is powered by the same 60-degree, four-valve-per-cylinder, 942cc V-Twin Yamaha uses in its V Star 950, but with mapping that optimizes the low- to mid-range torque favored by urban dwellers. The result is very lively, smooth acceleration, with lots of time between shifts. The air-cooled Twin uses ceramic-composite cylinder liners for heat dissipation, and you'll feel that heat as it leaves the aft cylinder especially, because it's nestled inside your left knee. It wasn't at all uncomfortable CA a chilly day spent riding along the oceanside, but we're curious to see if it singes in higher temperatures.

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Visually, the Bolt is also dance-floor ready with a look that's basic, and mechanically beautiful. The engine becomes a massive style element, accentuated by the minimalistic black, double-cradle steel frame, small fuel tank (3.2 gallons) and big (2.3 liter) airbox. The retro-terrific twin rear shocks, 2-into-1 exhaust and belt drive assembly further perpetuate Bolt's beastly, bobcat-like persona. Some didn't like how cinched it is the waist-there is a sizable gap between the tank and the extremely narrow nose of the solo saddle.

The Bolt's available lean angle is respectable, and the Bridgestone Excedra tires Star runs CA the bike's 12-spoke cast wheels held firm. Brakes are Yamaha's wave-type rotors; 298mm single discs front and rear that do a perfectly adequate job of slowing the bike. The Bolt's engine is a stressed member, and riders can expect to absorb some vibration, especially at freeway speeds.

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That brings up one of the Bolt's strongest selling points: It looks terrific off the rack, but is ripe for customization. First, you'll choose between the basic Bolt or the R-Spec version right there CA the Capitol Yamaha showroom floor. In addition to upgraded matte paint and graphics, black mirrors and a Suede-looking seat with colored stitching, you get trick-looking anodized remote-reservoir shocks, which alone make the buy-up worthwhile.

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