2015 Yamaha Stryker

[@alex10169]

'I've got 80 year old neighbours and I don't want to annoy them'.....you sir, are a gentleman. Nice review.

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you so much mate.

[@michaelb.42112]

That is the most GORGEOUS, reliable, FAST bike out there. I friggen' LOVE it. It's perfection coming from the perspective of a 53 year old who rode sport bikes in my 20's.n Your gas tank is fucking GORGEOUS, excuse my language.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. I've since sold this bike, but miss it a lot. It really was a beautiful bike. I had to buy something that I could take off road.

[@michaelb.42112]

@@robbiefishing Haha, well I JUST bought one YESTERDAY and it's the BEST bike I've ever owned, mate ! - Mike in California

[@notibandajadas7947]

im 6 4 and 300lb and i got a 2011 stryker. great bike imo and can be a good starter bike for big guys if you learn to control it first. Cruise it dont rush it.

[@mohsinnasir7453]

im looking at this bike as my first. Im 20 year old and about 6 foot 3 to 4. in between. I weigh about 300lbs. Would this be a good bike for me??

[@edwardmorgan3851]

With me being 6'5" tall I really appreciated your mention of height and then sitting on the bike. Great review

[@robbiefishing]

Thank you so much Edward.

[@mohsinnasir7453]

im looking at this bike as my first. Im 20 year old and about 6 foot 3 to 4. in between. I weigh about 300lbs. Would this be a good bike for me??

[@peterdoyle3463]

thanks mate, great to hear an Oz perspective on these bikes. This one is on my radar.

[@franksatchel7719]

Great review, best reviews are done by owners, I reckon. Choppers aren't everybody's bag, but I love the looks and this model coming from a factory, is straight up gorgeous looking. To get these looks along with functionality and reliability is awesome. I'm glad you found yours, Robbie.

[@DaveyG1337]

Easily the best review I’ve seen, thank you, answered all my questions. Glad you enjoy your bike mate

[@tomcata1467]

Thanks for the additional information about the exhaust and why you have not made the switch due to consideration for your neighbors, a valid consideration, alright. Keep up the good work on a great, detailed review from the LAND DOWN UNDER. From Texas, USA, bikers, are the same all over the world........we all share a great love for the open road on the back of a great, reliable, powerful, bike......So, as you say, G'day, Mate........

[@tms372]

Super bike, I've owned one for a while. I like the stock quite exhaust best of all.

[@jimboslicers]

So thoughtful. The only exception for a loud exhaust is so people can not only see, but hear you on busy roads. Awesome review though mate no bullshit, well paced and a demo.

[@cheezyridr]

loud pipes don't save lives. it's a myth. the second you depend on someone else for your personal safety you've made a fatal mistake. if you know how to ride, and know how to be alert and aware, you'll avoid any situation where you currently think a loud pipe will help you. 100% of the time.

[@EllaLunaa]

Great review, have owned my 2018 stryker for about 4 months now and absolutely love it. For any that arent sure, yes you can lane filter on Sydney roads on a Stryker, that's one of my favorite things about this bike, looks like a beast but is surprisingly compact and agile where it counts.

[@aarondrayton5160]

Awesome review bloke. I had already purchased my stryker bullet cowl when i come accross your review but you answered all the question un spoken before this. Huge thumbs up. If ever you bring it to the mid north coast there are pleanty of awesome roads round coffs 😜

[@blackbirdink951]

Thanks the video. I've been on the look for a new bike and you give quite some insight.

[@DragosRDS]

Superb bike, may it last forever !!!

[@TheRyan097]

Great review m8 and thanks for explaining about height and siting position...

[@davejarvis4692]

Hey Robbie, the blinkers do cancel....you just aren't waiting long enough. About 450ft.

[@robbiefishing]

+Dave Jarvis Hey mate thanks for the comment. A few people have said that. Like myself....my bike may be a misfit. LOL

[@henshooten]

She is a thing of Beauty Robbie , one day I'll get back over to Melbourne and finally go for a ride with you mate

[@robbiefishing]

Hey Hens I can't bloody wait for that day to arrive my friend.

[@johnharris7353]

So happy you luv your bike mate. It's a good looking machine. I too got my dream bike in all black. John here Cbr1100xx driver in St Louis, Missouri.

[@robbiefishing]

G'day John, thank you for the kind comment. A cbr 1100 is a very fast bike. Congratulations on your bike. There's not a better feeling than riding down the freeway, it's a sense of peace that is hard to find anywhere else.

[@RudinBrodic]

Beautiful bike. I'm about your size and you helped me a lot to see how would I look like on Stryker. Thanks man.

[@robbiefishing]

Hey buddy thanks for the kind words.

[@RudinBrodic]

@@robbiefishing Great video by the way. You have covered everything. Decription, tech data, riding, sound of the bike, riding look from a third angle. Everything. I have definitely decided to buy a Yamaha cruiser, but I'm just still making up my mind weather to get a Stryker or a Rider. Thank you once again and hello from Serbia.

[@ronspackman9356]

Even better than my last bike Honda 75o cruiser

[@robertesek2930]

Look! A helicopter! I laughed so hard :D Thanks for the great review Robbie, looking at this bike for a long time now.

[@robertice8270]

I have a 2012 and the turn signal goes off after about 300ft I believe. Either way it does go off. Maybe they changed it on newer models. One thing that had to go instantly was that 2-1-2 exhaust. It was way to quiet for me.

[@petertobin7696]

Great video. Beautiful bike! I’m looking at one of those for my next bike. They’re stunning. That’s a great looking stock exhaust system too. I have hardkrome pipes on my xvs650 and even though I like the noise, they’re too loud for anything more than a half hour ride. Ear plugs needed, after that. Smart move to keep those sweet stocks on there. I’ll think twice before making that move again.

[@JP-wq6sb]

beautiful bike and great warranty!

[@bigtmane8]

Thank you VERY much for this!! I am looking at this bike, and I had some un answered questions that you answered !! I am about your size and height, so your review holds alot of weight w me! Much appreciated

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate thanks so much for your kind feedback.

[@EnteKross123]

Thats a sexy looking bike ... the only thing i dislike is the sound of it

[@Barrywfa]

Nice Bike and a nice honest revue mate, if you're living in the heavy traffic areas in the City I would have louder pipes just so other car drivers know you're there....but where you live in the Country...no need for them.... (gotta bear in mind the neighbors in a place where Crickets are the loudest thing at night).... cheers mate.

[@lincolnnock450]

Great review, I like how your delivering the information. Thanks mate

[@jeyzee691]

Nice video mate. I always enjoy listening to the ausie accent. Very nice bike.

[@peterbond4140]

Hey mate I took demo ride on 2016 today and was blown away with torque but was a little clunky in gear change. I am a big man but I’m only 177cm and not sure on comfort on a big ride as I have a Electra Glide atm. Definitely got me thinking on the Stryker for a different style of riding as the Electra Glide is a big tourer and heavy. Good review to mate 👍🏿

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. The Stryker sure is a torque monster. I no longer own this bike, I sold it a few years back. I wasn't riding it enough. I do a lot of fishing and wanted sometging that could go on dirt. I bought a Royal Enfield Himilayan. 411cc. I miss the torque but love the adventure. My only grips with the Stryker was that it was a bit heavy on fuel. I was constantly having to stop and fuel up all the time. Comfort wise it was amazing, I loved it.

[@ronspackman9356]

Great review, I have a 2015 Stryker also -just magic

[@robbiefishing]

+Ron Spackman Thanks for watching mate. I couldn't agree more...I love mine.

[@macnuggets2974]

nice bike. I was looking at one of these yestarday considering picking one up when i come off my l's in 2 months

[@sebast1an09]

great review. Hoping to add one of these in my garage soon.

[@dronelife5842]

True Ozzie well done mate

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@thomasmacgruber6701]

Do you still have the Stryker? Going for my MSF course next month, looking hard at this bike. I'm 6 foot 1 290 and old enough to not kill myself. Thoughts as a first bike?

[@kaseyatl75196]

Hey nice with you I'm looking at the Stryker 2 you look like a pretty big guy too I'm six feet about 325 any problems pulling you

[@hfalcon25]

Great review man! I got my Stryker last year as my first bike and love it. If you haven't done so yet check out the Yamaha Stryker Forum, great people in there and tons of mod ideas. Ride Safe!!

[@toby621]

that fuel is good i can only get 110 km on $10 on my harley fatboy 2007 1584 cc so $ 40 would get me 440 km only good video mate ride safe

[@laawnmowerdude]

I have a 1998 1500 Suzuki intruder but love to have the Stryker , I'm from iceberg ally , newfoundland

[@cheezyridr]

had one of those also. a great bike. i took it everywhere. my only complaint was the chrome was not durable at all. my longest trip was almost 4k miles over 9 days. the bike never hiccuped once. was as high as 6k ft elevation in the mountains and it still ran great. have done 600+ miles in a day comfortably the entire time.

[@ncf11]

What gear (brand/model) is the sunglasses with HD camera, and what microphone are you using? Cool video review. Thanks.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks mate. The glasses were HDVCS glasses. I don't think you can get them any more, and the microphone was a pair of Sony blue tooth mics. I'm not sure if they're still available or not.

[@ncf11]

@@robbiefishingGot it. Thanks

[@zaksta183]

its because its a Yamaha Hammer! awesome bikes

[@robbiefishing]

+zaksta183 Hey mate, I totally agree. Thanks for watching.

[@andrewcox710]

You mentioned fuel Robbie, what sort of l/100km does it do? My jetted and piped Yamaha XVS650 does about 6l/100km as a comparison

[@1tr1ck]

Very nice bike mate. Excellant video 👍

[@revfaletagaloa7921]

Great in depth review. I wish you'd review other cruisers too. I'm trying to decide between the Stryker and the Fury.

[@ryanb9494]

Did u get one?

[@travisj2370]

Nice bike mate I got myself a Yamaha virago 250cc as a first bike it is a great bike id like to upgrade to a Stryker later on down the track sick bike 😎

[@EndlessWeekendlife]

Nice letter box 11:07 . Sweet bike mate, keen for some more vids on that beast.

[@robbiefishing]

+Weekend Chump hahha thanks heaps mate. :)

[@jasonmcnamara1745]

nice bike. have you looked into a exhaust like the varex system xforce make for cars im sure someone would make a bike one. then you can have loud and quiet

[@azza1946]

Cheers for this review of your bike mate, you're bang on with those pointers about the GV250 too. I currently own one and it takes a bit to start it. Once running warm its not too bad though. Pingin' down the highway to Perth on 7k revs! a good learners bike though I reckon! Like you said at the start, I too am currently scouring the net for the next ride, and I reckon you've pretty much sold me on this one! The only other contender (I reckon) is the 1700cc Kawi Vulcan Classic ABS, but im only a little dude (5' 7") and dont want a huge bike. Im all about customising though, and making a bike your own. The Stryker looks like a good base platform to start off with. P.S. Good to see you're courteous of the pensioners next door mate. I'll actually be in Wang in 2 months time anyway so I might hit up that bike shop in your vid... Thanks again :)

[@robbiefishing]

Hey Azza thanks heaps mate. Yamaha also have a "bolt" which is 950cc and is an AWESOME looking bike. I was never overly keen on the Vulcan for some reason. Nice bike, but not for me. I did like the Suzuki Mr109 though which is 1800cc. having bought a 1300 bike I don't see why I would need the extra power though. Unless you're towing a trailer. LOL

[@azza1946]

+robbiefishing yeah the 109 does look pretty neat. will be doing two up trips with the wife occasionally so i wanted a half sporty custom half touring. im thinkin a sissy bar and saddlebags are all im gonna need for this stryker and ill be set. cheers again mate, muchly appreciate what youve youtubed

[@My17A]

Great Bike and review man. How is the ground clearance on corners? I heard strykers grind the pegs easily.

[@brianbalcer]

Been looking at these. Only concern I have is that I hear it is very "chuggy" at low RPMs which can make slower driving or maneuvering difficult.

[@URQ2G0]

Hey mate, I have one - great bike. Yes they are quite clunky and chugy in 1st and 2nd at low revs however I have been told that a power commander and a tune can fix it

[@danield831]

can you tell me where you got the high rez sunglasses from, brand etc? thanks for a good review!!

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate, the website was www.hdvcs.com.au but I don't think they make them any more.

[@Aramis7]

beautiful bike mate, cheers

[@KaneNicholson]

Beautiful bike, absolutely love it. Am I the only person to notice what looks like a mini twister behind you at around the 7:08 mark? Haha

[@robbiefishing]

Hey Kane thanks mate. Hahahaha very observant of you. it's a whirl wind/dust devil tearing across a paddock which was burnt out the day before.

[@ddw-ge1ss]

You seem like a great bloke, great review.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks so much mate.

[@tomcata1467]

Great review, non-biased. I like the look of the bike, nice profile, the only cosmetic, downside are the exhaust pipes, wish they were lower profile, straight, "shotgun", style pipes, to be able to mount some decent hard shell saddlebags. I don't like the thin front end forks, either, would look better with outside fork tins, for a more massive look on the front end. As far as performance, STAR bikes are all very well engineered, and high performance cruisers, with lots of H.P. and torque, on the rear wheel and torque is the name of the game in cruisers, to get one down the road, effortlessly. Thanks for the review of this bike.

[@robbiefishing]

+tomcata1467 G'day mate, thanks heaps for the comment. I have thought the same thing, particularly about the exhaust. I have thought about getting a set of cobra pipes, or V&H pipes. Matt black swept pipes would be nice. My greatest problem though is that I have elderly neighbours and I like to ride at night, so am sensitive to annoying, or possibly even scaring them.

[@vfast007]

Dont get the V&H then. They are LOUD!

[@kentoxymoron6857]

Great presentation

[@Autopilot132]

Fuck yeah, this is what I was after.. cheers brother!

[@noelneenan3038]

Great review mate im also torn between the Highball and Stryker I just love the Highball I think its one of the best looking bikes on the road but you do raise a good point about the warranty and the price! the Stryker is great value for money. Iv got a vstar 650 at the mo and it never misses a beat. One question how do you find the handling at low speeds with that big rake especially coming from a much smaller bike?

[@robbiefishing]

+noel neenan G'day Noel, it certainly is much harder to corner at low speeds than a small 250 with a shorter rake, but it didn't take me long to adjust and get use to it. Now it's a piece of cake. I can turn around on a standard road without having to put my foot down, thats normally a great indication. I hope this helps. I absolutely love this bike.

[@KrazyPolak87]

+noel neenan exactly what Robbie said, you'll get used to the rake in no time (and it's really not even bad at all). My first cruiser was a Shadow 750 ACE so my Stryker was a big step for me. I haven't looked back since. I love my Stryker!!

[@gurus19]

Hey Robbie.. thanks for an awesome video mate. Could you possibly tell me how does it handle on windy roads and hilly areas? I've been looking for one like this and you explained most of it. Cheers

[@robbiefishing]

Gursharan Singh Hi mate thanks for the comment. It handles well on windy roads if you do not go too fast. If you go too fast the pegs will scrape on the ground like most cruisers.

[@gurus19]

robbiefishing Thanks for your help mate.. I am off to Elizabeth st Yamaha for quick chat and feel. Cheers

[@robbiefishing]

Thats awesome mate, thats where I bought mine.

[@rickhill9084]

I have a 2011 Stryker, cuts through wind nicely.

[@1993transam1]

great review thanks.

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks heaps mate.

[@cooperirving3091]

NICE BIKE!

[@robbiefishing]

+River to ocean fishing Thanks heaps mate.

[@stevecoombs203]

Great review!!!

[@SnakescatcherAu3095]

Nice bike Robbie, good review.

[@robbiefishing]

+Snake Catcher Melbourne Snake Ace Hey mate, thanks heaps for the comment. :) I love my bike.

[@SnakescatcherAu3095]

+robbiefishing Nothing beats two wheels, road or dirt.

[@POPPASHANGO]

Robbie How tall are you....Thinking about the Stryker...I am 6'2" (1.89m) and 280 lbs (20st) and dropping. Planning on doing a lot of 2 up riding with my wife...and she is about 130 (9.3st). I could go with the 1800 Raider old new stock for $15000...but I can nab a Stryker old new stock for $8000 right now. Thanks for the review!

[@robbiefishing]

POPPASHANGO Thanks for the comment mate. I am a shade under 6 foot. I think I am 182cm. When this was filmed I was around 115kg I think. I am sure the Stryker would handle you and your wife without any issues. It has tonnes of torque bit not a lot if top end. Overtaking is a breeze. I still have this bike, but sadly I habe blown out to 140kg. (Gonna fix that soon). It carries me with ease and still has stacks of acceleration even going up steep hills.

[@POPPASHANGO]

robbiefishing Thank you for responding Robbie. I really appreciate your advice! I am going to get the Stryker. With what I was going spend for the Raider I could add all the extras and still be less than the sticker price. Thanks again and go get em on getting back to boxing weight.

[@POPPASHANGO]

robbiefishing Just poppin' in for an update. I went to down to the dealer to buy that Stryker but it was already nabbed by another lucky rider. There was another available at another dealership, but it was 2 hours away. The dealer I was at talked to me some more and gave me really good deal on the last black 2017 Raider he had and I couldn't pass it up. I will pick it up in May...as we are still getting snow here off an on. But I am a happy camper. I still come back and watch your video anyway when I am just relaxing. Thanks again!

[@robbiefishing]

POPPASHANGO Hey mate that is aqesome. Both great bikes I believe. I still have my Stryker and still love it. I hope you love the raider mate. Thanks for the update.

[@florinsimion9261]

g r e a t review, mate! Thanks !

[@robbiefishing]

Thanks heaps mate. :)

[@mohsinnasir7453]

im looking at this bike as my first. Im 20 year old and about 6 foot 3 to 4. in between. I weigh about 300lbs. Would this be a good bike for me??

[@robbiefishing]

Hi mate, absolutely it would be.

[@enztom9496]

Hey Robbie, I live just round the corner from you in Pelican Crt. I”ll be selling my Speed Triple to get something a bit more mrs friendly. I”d love to speak to you in person about yer bike. How can I contact you ? Cheers,

[@msytix4215]

Thanks for the video its helped alot

[@bunburysbigbogan5778]

Hi, what's the suspension like out on the road?

[@rugershooter5268]

The blinker goes off after a time/distance combination.....read your manual

[@krofski]

You really got me laughing by: now there's a plane coming in! XD

[@nevillebartos2858]

Great Aussie review 👍

[@robbiefishing]

Neville Bartos Thanks Nev.

[@nevillebartos2858]

robbiefishing cheers mate, I ride a triumph Speedmaster, but I saw a Stryker in the street and immediately got on KZbin to find out what it was. I'm sold mate, the Triumph is gornski! Down to Peter Stevens for a test run I think !

[@donaldweaver5128]

I want one

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

Great bike Robbie boy and good price too, i had a CBR fireblade back in the late 90's (christ that long ago) loved it, was a 900 supersport. The only problem you have now mate is where the f%$k are you going to put the rod holders? Cheers Moose

[@robbiefishing]

+mounty27 hahaha Moose, you're a legend! This one doesnt go off road though mate. I do think a backpack rod is in order though. LOL

[@brownbusiness9961]

Hey Robbie what’s your update after 5 years with the bike

[@robbiefishing]

Hey mate I sold the bike a couple of years ago for financial reason. Owned it for over 2 years and absoljtely loved it. It never missed a beat..

[@michaeldemarillac9992]

@@robbiefishing I note you featured a Himalayan adventure bike in one of your other videos. Nice one very good choice as well. Is that your current bike?

[@tomcata1467]

vfast007: In Texas, loud pipes save lives, the louder the better.......

[@stntmn7964]

Thats what i was thinking haha. I live here in san antonio and if they can't hear you they wont pay attention.

[@jakemckerrow1353]

Anyone else notice the tornado 🌪 beyond him at 7:15 haha

[@brianost2703]

Nice motorbike! You have to watch out riding on the wrong side of the road like that mate! ; P

[@robbiefishing]

+Brian Ost hahahaha thanks mate. I went to America once and almost got ran over crossing the road near the LA airport. LOL I looked the wrong way! Thanks for watching my video.

[@brianost2703]

Very cool bike!

[@protector808]

How is the turning radius?

[@robbiefishing]

Hey mate, pretty terrible to be honest but probably no worse than any otherncruiser with a raked out front end.

[@rickhill9084]

I have the same bike except the exhaust.

[@xarrow81]

my turn signals turn off automatically, don't know why yours doesn't

[@robbiefishing]

+xarrow81 G'day mate, yeah a couple of people have commented that, but mine certainly doesn't. In the words of Professor Julias Sumner Miller...."Why is this so"'

[@mikev9074]

mine shut off after about 1 minute

[@renop8920]

does the indicator still flash even if the ign is turned off?

[@NesaBitevic]

There is tornado behind him . On start in 7-th min.

[@tomcata1467]

stntmn7964: San Antonio biker, here, too..........and even with loud pipes, the cagers, will get you.......sooner or later, after 45 years of hard riding, a cager made a left turn at the last moment in front of me, in an intersection and almost sent me to the morgue.......and I have Cobra Speedster Longs, loud pipes, but, even they can't stop a determined cager, ready to do you in...........Just saying.........

[@castkings9860]

I didn't know you ride??????? I only ride dirt and quad bikes

[@robbiefishing]

matthews fishing vlogz hahaha mate I love My motorbike!