Yamaha Bolt R-Spec suspension setup and specs

Yamaha Bolt R-Spec, 2014 onwards: adjustable rear preload, 690 mm (27.2 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Yamaha.

2014 onwards Yamaha Bolt R-Spec
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Yamaha Bolt

2014 onwards · cruiser · 942 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundNot adjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension travel70 mm (2.8 in)
Fork diameter41 mm (1.6 in)
Rear suspensionpiggyback reservoir

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo33 psi · 2.3 bar
Rear, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front, two up33 psi · 2.3 bar
Rear, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front tire100/90-19
Rear tire150/80-16

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1570 mm (61.8 in)
Rake29°
Trail130 mm (5.1 in)
Seat height690 mm (27.2 in)
Front brakesingle disc, dual-piston caliper
Rear brakesingle disc, single-piston caliper

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