The Bolt’s light handling chassis is point-and-shoot. With a compact 61.8-inch wheelbase and a claimed curb weight of 540-pounds, the Bolt feels nimble for a cruiser and riders are the beneficiary.We have a great selection of blown glass backyard solar landscape lights and solar garden light. The steel double-cradle frame sports a new design and most of the weight is carried low in the chassis. The motorcycle transitions quickly and dives into turns with little effort at the bars with the dirt track-style bend. The bike would almost carve if the pegs allowed just a bit more lean angle, but its handling is definitely one of its strong points. The rear Bridgestone bias-type 150/80-16 rear wheel provides solid traction for the most part but did slip around at times under heavy throttle. 

The narrow frame allows riders to easily snug up to the bike. The bars are at a natural reach while mid-controls tuck a rider’s feet back,The LED bulb e27 optical design yields more productive beam lumens and good cutoff. knees high. The saddle, set at 27.2 inches, is narrow and low so sure-footing at a standstill is a cinch. Best of all, the seat remained comfortable after a day’s worth of blasting around San Diego. The 2-into-1 pipe is routed forward which allowed Star to get the length it wanted and the performance it was seeking without the pipe extending past the rear of the bike.We turn your dark into light courtesy of our brilliant sun, solar lantern, solar power generation. The compact muffler has a closed loop O2 sensor and a single element 3-way catalyst but still delivers a pleasing rumble and a strong note that adds to the bike’s character. 

In the keeping-it-simple theme, the Star Bolt sports a single digital gauge that serves as a speedometer/odometer with dual trip meters.You ever hear the story of the old street lamp?An inventor has created a solar inverter, but he's not giving it away for free. It is well-placed and the digital numbers are large enough to read at speed. The uncluttered look between the bars extends to the rear as well with small bullet-shaped turn signals paired to a compact, round LED taillight. Black 12-spoke cast wheels match the bike’s rowdy disposition well. The only grievance we had with the Bolt’s aesthetics is the unsightly gap between the seat and tank. 

One thing we do see for this bike is a ton of potential for customization. MotoUSA videographer, Joey Agustin, mentioned he’d like to see it with clip-ons, and the café treatment could easily be achieved with the Bolt. Star also recognizes this potential as it already has 50 all-new Bolt accessories lined up, from high-rise bars to a sporty bullet cowl fairing to a sissy bar and 40-spoke wheels. A lowering kit drops ride height approximately one-inch, while a reduced-reach solo seat will position smaller-statured riders one-inch forward. Long rides on the Bolt are enhanced with the addition of leather saddlebags, quick-release windshield, and passenger seat/backrest combo. 

We saw one Bolt decked out with mesh air cleaner covers, brass accents like a gauge shroud and headlight trim and fork gaiters which looked exceptionally sharp. Or you can opt for the R-Spec that is stripped of just about all chrome, comes with the remote reservoir shocks we really like, a suede-style seat vinyl with colored stitching, black mirrors, and different paint options (either camo green or matte grey with a racing stripe and Bolt graphic on the tank). Not bad for only $300 more. 

The base Bolt is a lot of bike for $7990. Even at that price, Star didn’t skimp on fit and finish, from its dirt track-style bars, digital gauge to the steel fenders. We rode it hard around the city and beyond because that’s what it’s made for, to blast around urban environments with power and authority. After our day aboard the 2014 Star Bolt, we’re sold on its snappy power delivery, silky transmission, slick handling and ultra-light clutch action. It ain’t too bad on the eyes, either, and delivers a lot of fun per-dollar spent.