2025 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec vs 2015 Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star

The Yamaha Bolt R-Spec records higher torque and a lower weight than the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star.

Recorded specification differences

  • Model: Yamaha Bolt R-Spec Yamaha Bolt R-Spec, Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star
  • Year: Yamaha Bolt R-Spec 2025, Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star 2015
  • Torque: Yamaha Bolt R-Spec 80.4, Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star 76.8
  • Weight: Yamaha Bolt R-Spec 245.9, Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star 278
  • Seat height: Yamaha Bolt R-Spec 69, Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star 68
Yamaha Bolt R-Spec vs Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star key specifications
SpecYamaha Bolt R-SpecYamaha XVS950A Midnight Star
Year20252015
CategoryCruiserCruiser
Displacement942942
Power-54
Torque80.476.8
Weight245.9278

Torque

The Yamaha Bolt R-Spec records 80.4 Nm of torque, 3.6 Nm (4.7%) more than the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star at 76.8 Nm.

Weight

The Yamaha Bolt R-Spec records a lower wet weight of 245.9 kg, 32.1 kg less than the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star at 278 kg.

Displacement

Both motorcycles record 942 cc of displacement.

Seat height

The Yamaha Bolt R-Spec has a higher recorded seat height (69) than the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star (68), a difference of 1.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records more torque, the Yamaha Bolt R-Spec or the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star?

The Yamaha Bolt R-Spec records 80.4 Nm of torque, 3.6 Nm (4.7%) more than the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star at 76.8 Nm.

Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the Yamaha Bolt R-Spec or the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star?

The Yamaha Bolt R-Spec records a lower wet weight of 245.9 kg, 32.1 kg less than the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star at 278 kg.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the Yamaha Bolt R-Spec or the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star?

Both motorcycles record 942 cc of displacement.

How do the recorded seat heights of the Yamaha Bolt R-Spec and the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star compare?

The Yamaha Bolt R-Spec has a higher recorded seat height (69) than the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star (68), a difference of 1.

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Yamaha Bolt R-Spec

2025Cruiser

Displacement942 cc
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Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star

2015Cruiser

Displacement942 cc
Power54 hp

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Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
942 cc
942 cc
Power
-
54 hp
Torque
80.4 Nm
76.8 Nm
Engine Type
V-Twin
V-Twin
Engine Details
V-Twin | SOHC | Cylinder: 2
V-Twin | SOHC | Cylinder: 2
Power / Weight
-
0.194 hp/kg
Valves / Cylinder
4
4
Compression Ratio
9.0:1
9.0:1

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection
Injection
Cooling System
Air-cooled
Air-cooled
Starter
Electric
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 5-speed
Manual 5-speed
Transmission
Belt
Belt

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension
Telescopic
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
-
Swing-Arm

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
100/90-19
130/70-18
Rear Tyre
150/80-16
170/70-16

Dimensions & Weight

Length
229 cm
244 cm
Height
112 cm
108 cm
Seat Height
69 cm
68 cm
Wheelbase
157 cm
168.5 cm
Ground Clearance
13 cm
15 cm
Wet Weight
245.9 kg
278 kg

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