Sportster 1200 vs Yamaha Bolt | An HONEST Review

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On today's episode, we will be doing a through comparison between the Sportster 1200 and the Yamaha Bolt 950. We will do a 0-60 test, side by side comparison, and many other in-depth tests to decide once and for all, which is the better bike for you! Subscribe for weekly videos!
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  • @bradstoddart5567
    @bradstoddart55672 жыл бұрын

    I got into riding at an older age...I was in my 40’s, now very close to 50. The Harley 48 was the bike that I always wanted but because of finances I ended up getting a bolt. Now I’m obsessed with the bolt LOL... I can’t tell you how much I enjoy your content!!! Keep er going!

  • @Vato-Psyko-Loko

    @Vato-Psyko-Loko

    Жыл бұрын

    i bought my Bolt at age 50. I hear you, brother. I love mine!!!

  • @Jahpham
    @Jahpham2 жыл бұрын

    Honest review/opinion. I've had my Bolt for over 3.5 years and hands down it is the best decision I had ever made. Very reliable as I had only changed the tires once and had 3 oil changes. Everything still performs to this. This is a great bike for someone who does not want to pay the "Harley Tax" on parts and the bike itself. Not knocking Harleys as they are nice bikes but I ride with friends who have both 883s and 1200s Sportsters and their maintenance tab is much higher than mine. The only downside is that the aftermarket parts are a bit harder to find than Sportsters. However, I had still managed to get Vance & Hines exhaust, intake, fuelpak, LED headlights, Hagon performance stocks, Baron mini apes, and a warrior fairing/cowl. Really fun bike to own. It is definitely faster than the 883 but a bit slower than the 1200. However, with the proper aftermarket parts and an ECU flash it will bring it a bit closer. At the end of the day it is a well rounded bike.

  • @powersportspete4270
    @powersportspete42702 жыл бұрын

    It fun watching how much fun you have on the Bolt.

  • @isaacalvarado123
    @isaacalvarado1232 жыл бұрын

    Harley is Harley. You know what to expect. But the Bolt will surprise you. Bolt all the way.

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    2 жыл бұрын

    Dude I could not have said that better!

  • @HuckitMedia
    @HuckitMedia2 жыл бұрын

    solid video bro! I picked up a bolt myself finally! 2020 RSpec, using some of your videos for references of mods to do on mine!

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome to hear dude! I hope they help with the process. Definitely post a video about it, I’d love to check it out!

  • @killiancrane2183
    @killiancrane21832 жыл бұрын

    I just can’t wait to get one of these things…

  • @ringwormmarcos956
    @ringwormmarcos9562 жыл бұрын

    Bolt gang all the way baby!! 💪🏼

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeahhhh dude!

  • @vinny_mac5756
    @vinny_mac57562 жыл бұрын

    (Dart Vader voice)Welcome to the Bolt side!!

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha everyone will join the dark side of motorcycles soon 😂

  • @1JGabe
    @1JGabe Жыл бұрын

    Just picked up a bolt on Friday. Man i love it

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    Жыл бұрын

    Stoked for you! Ride safe dude

  • @TheCaptainkyka
    @TheCaptainkyka2 жыл бұрын

    Did you do fork extensions on your bolt?

  • @Authentically-Andrew
    @Authentically-Andrew2 жыл бұрын

    Great vid!

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you dude

  • @SavioureG
    @SavioureG2 жыл бұрын

    I was shocked that the bolt beat the sportster 1200, I was expecting both bikes to be neck on neck for a bit with the sportster eventually gaining more ground, but I did NOT expect the bolt to win and I certainly did not expect it to win by such a margin, colour me impressed!

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    2 жыл бұрын

    It might be because he’s a better racer but I was shocked too!!!

  • @corneilcorneil

    @corneilcorneil

    7 ай бұрын

    With much less cc's

  • @Yamahog
    @Yamahog Жыл бұрын

    TY ,TY.... Thank You........Never thought I would see the day that some one would be ballsey enough to say that the Bolt could out-do the 1200 with out a sweat. I've been telling my peers for ages that the bolt would kick a$$ any sportster. And now ... we have proof....... Mind you, for all that effort.... we still have the sport bike crew wanting to go to cruiser mode and still convince them to stay Yamaha.... Well done Amigos.

  • @thetallcorn
    @thetallcorn2 жыл бұрын

    What a race

  • @killiancrane2183
    @killiancrane21832 жыл бұрын

    Man I finally found the saddle man step up seat for the bolt but only in black, I haven’t seen the tan one. Where did you get it? Also, did your friend figure out how best to fix those awesome crash bars?

  • @killiancrane2183

    @killiancrane2183

    2 жыл бұрын

    Never mind, found the seat! Can’t wait to start pulling mine apart and frankensteining it!

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just got longer sliders and it did the trick! They have saved my bike so many times now.

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’d recommend buying the seat from saddlemen. Like order it and all. Talk to Alex on their sales team. Let him know you have a bolt and all

  • @killiancrane2183

    @killiancrane2183

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Tardy_Productions awesome, I’m going to look him up. Those are the first things I want to change when I get a bolt.

  • @bgibbs699
    @bgibbs6992 жыл бұрын

    Bolt baby!! Lol. I'm loving the paint on that sporty though 😍 hey man I'm using the cheap Amazon lapel mic named BOWER and it has worked great 4 me.

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ll definitely see if it’s where the mic is located or something because if that’s the case I have no idea what the problem is

  • @DoctormotorcycleToo
    @DoctormotorcycleToo2 жыл бұрын

    The Solid Mount Era Sportsters are the best by a long shot. They only really vibrate a little at idle anyways, it smooths out as soon as you get going. What you're rewarded with for the small compromise in comfort is a bike that doesn't "wobble" past 80MPH, and is 70lbs lighter straight out of the gate. There's 2 main reasons to go Harley that (I don't believe) I heard you guys cover; the terrible resale value of Japanese Cruisers, and the lack of aftermarket, especially engine parts, for the metric bikes.

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have definitely heard great things about the solid mounts. They keep the bike feeling tight.

  • @topherlions714
    @topherlions7149 ай бұрын

    Just sold my 2018 Bolt R-Spec. Was completely blacked out and often mistaken for a sportier. Loved the bike but I want ABS for those “oh shit” moments. And I was moving anyway

  • @AlphaBravoDingo
    @AlphaBravoDingo11 ай бұрын

    I think you could take the extra money you'd spend on a sportster and put it into the bolt and it'll always be the better of the two

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    11 ай бұрын

    That’s exactly how I feel. I can build a Bolt for the price of a stock Sportster.

  • @chillvibesstudios9025
    @chillvibesstudios90253 ай бұрын

    I’m looking at getting into riding. Would a bolt be a good first bike?

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    3 ай бұрын

    It’s a great first bike. I started on a 250 but this is something you can grow with for a while. Ride safe!

  • @Dawgoalie2
    @Dawgoalie22 жыл бұрын

    What modifications performance wise does the bolt have?

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    2 жыл бұрын

    That one only had exhaust and intake done. The new one has a tuner, exhaust, and intake. So pretty simple stuff.

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    2 жыл бұрын

    The whole build out is in a playlist

  • @sai9839
    @sai9839Ай бұрын

    Does anybody know where you get those crash bars from?

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    Ай бұрын

    Thunder house Moto!

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    Ай бұрын

    You can find him on Instagram @thunderhousemoto

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    Ай бұрын

    Only crash bars I would run

  • @charliehempseed1117
    @charliehempseed11172 жыл бұрын

    Is the bolt good for riding that’s not so aggressive??

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely, it’s been a great bike for generally all styles of riding. If you plan on doing 70% city and 30% highway riding, it’s a solid bike. After all it is a cruiser so it is good for cruising 😂

  • @issacgonzalez2773

    @issacgonzalez2773

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Tardy_Productions would you recommend the bolt as a commuter, looking for a first bike

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@issacgonzalez2773 how far is the commute?

  • @user-ee1xv8bl4m
    @user-ee1xv8bl4mАй бұрын

    Hi, did the bolt fit me with 6.2 (188cm) ?

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    Ай бұрын

    what's up dude! I'm 6 foot and while the bolt wasn't "spacious" it fit me. what bike are you coming from, or will this be the first?

  • @user-ee1xv8bl4m

    @user-ee1xv8bl4m

    Ай бұрын

    @@Tardy_Productions sup bro, this will be my First Bike. But i cancelt the Bolt and got a ktm 390 adventure. But im pretty sure im getting a Bolt when im used to drive.the driving test is no joke in swizerland 😁❤️

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    Ай бұрын

    @@user-ee1xv8bl4m ktm 390 is a fun bike! I think you like the bolt a lot more, stays planted at higher speeds and is so much fun around town.

  • @northbrooksiii
    @northbrooksiii2 жыл бұрын

    So...are you still bit by the harley bug? Its completely and entirely youre fault that i not only want a bolt, but i want to have it as a stunt bike.

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hahahaha I take no responsibility for tempting you with videos hahahaa 😂

  • @Yamahog

    @Yamahog

    Жыл бұрын

    Get the Bolt

  • @Cobra_Warrior_321
    @Cobra_Warrior_3213 ай бұрын

    I feel like you need to get on a longer road n race again ( this time dont let off the throttle) You babied the Hell out a that launch with the sporty...

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    3 ай бұрын

    Not my bike😂

  • @louie111887
    @louie111887 Жыл бұрын

    Bolt baby. I have a 19 r spec myself

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ve been looking for a newer one on the market really what do you want hard to find those used

  • @louie111887

    @louie111887

    Жыл бұрын

    Broooo. I love my bike. I don’t think I could part with it right now. But If I ever decide to. I’ll let you know.

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    Жыл бұрын

    @@louie111887 dude keep that thing till it dies! Ride safe!

  • @xgrider4468
    @xgrider44682 жыл бұрын

    No No No the harley davidson 48 is faster than the Yamaha bolt race again

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    2 жыл бұрын

    Listen the proof is in the pudding 😘

  • @user-lr3di2gp7o
    @user-lr3di2gp7o3 күн бұрын

    I love your Yamaha it looks cool like a Japanese made dyna🔥

  • @Tardy_Productions

    @Tardy_Productions

    3 күн бұрын

    @@user-lr3di2gp7o that’s pretty much what it was 😂 a lot more reliable

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