Back in October 2016, Hong Leong Yamaha Motor Sdn Bhd (HLYM) launched the Yamaha XV950R Bolt in Malaysia.
Hong Leong Yamaha Motor has announced the availability of the XV950 Cafe Racer variant. The new bike will come only in CBU form. CKD units may arrive with the Bolt variant,which is expected to debut at the end of 2016.
The XV950 Cafe Racer is powered by the same engine as the Bolt, a 942cc SOHC V-twin, air-cooled, 4-valves engine. The bike still comes with ABS and is now available with yellow as a new colour option.
Some noticeable changes are the handlebars which is bent towards the rider, windshield over the headlights and some minor cosmetic changes.
The XV950 Cafe Racer is priced at RM 55,000 inclusive of GST and is now available at authorised Yamaha dealers.
