2015 STAR BOLT – FIRST LOOK

2015 STAR BOLT – FIRST LOOK

 

  

When Star Motorcycles introduced its Bolt and Bolt R-Spec models to the public at last year’s Daytona Bike Week, we predicted a promising future for the affordable entry-level cruiser. Well, that turned out to be the understatement of the year: The Bolt, powered by an air-cooled 942cc 60-degree V-twin, quickly became the number-one-selling metric cruiser across all displacement categories over the past 12 months.

So, what’s new about the Bolt for 2015? Minor refinements, that’s all. A revised display for the digital speedometer display is perhaps most significant, which is said to be easier to read during the day. The standard Bolt ($7,990), available in Glacier Blue or Candy Red, also has updated tank graphics. The R-Spec ($8,390) model, with remote-reservoir shocks, also boasts bolder new tank graphics and pinstriped wheels. Buyers of the Star Bolt R-Spec have a choice between Raven Black or Matte Silver colors.

Is this enough to keep the Star Bolt at the top of the sales charts? Only time will tell. Look for the mildly updated 2015 Star Bolt to go on sale in July.

SPECIFICATIONS
	2015 Star Bolt
ENGINE
TYPE	942cc air-cooled V-twin, sohc, 4 valves
BORE & STROKE	85.0mm x 83.0mm
COMPRESSION RATIO	9.0:1
FUEL DELIVERY	Fuel Injected
IGNITION	TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
TRANSMISSION	5-speed multiplate wet clutch
FINAL DRIVE	Belt
CHASSIS
FRONT SUSPENSION	Telescopic fork, 4.7 in. travel
REAR SUSPENSION	Dual shocks, 2.8 in. travel
FRONT BRAKE	Wave-type disc, 298mm
REAR BRAKE	Wave-type disc, 298mm
FRONT TIRE	100/90-19M/C 57H
REAR TIRE	150/80-16M/C 71H
DIMENSIONS
LENGTH	90.2 in.
WIDTH	37.2 in.
HEIGHT	44.1 in.
SEAT HEIGHT	27.2 in.
WHEELBASE	61.8 in.
GROUND CLEARANCE	5.1 in.
FUEL CAPACITY	3.2 gal.
FUEL ECONOMY	50 mpg
CLAIMED WET WEIGHT	540 lb.

 

        

 Source: Cycleworld