2018 Yamaha Star Eluder: 5 Things You Need To Know

[@charger19691]

This is the most underrated touring motorcycle on the planet. Outstanding machine. Outstanding quality and engineering from Yamaha.

[@tripacer8259]

I have had mine for 4 years and love it, best bike I've ever ridden. I rode them all first too, BMW to Honda Goldwing....

[@abestract]

This is an underrated touring bike. The design is super clean, sleek and polished.

[@Patriotsoul]

Definitely does not look dated. Probably one of the most modern looking scooters on the market. The fearing is futuristic as hell with notes of a 70’s muscle car.

[@leamondtaylor825]

Very well said! I love the size the look, weight and performance. And the style of this motorcycle is unmatched!

[@Patriotsoul]

@@leamondtaylor825 Unfortunately they discontinued the manufacturing of this great MC.

[@TheDarkGreenMarine]

@@Patriotsoulthey stopped because it hardly sold. I like the futuristic look

[@urubolsilludo]

Agreed 100% 10 times more modern looking than the gold wing

[@prhudy1854]

As always, the negative comments from the folks that have never been on one. I heard this or heard that. They are fantastic machines. Cruising in 6th gear at 75 mph is effortless and your bike wont get lost in the crowd either.

[@gueroloco6334]

That's what makes it look so cool that it doesn't look like all the other modern-looking touring bikes

[@tripacer8259]

It holds over 6 quarts of oil and the engine runs very cool, much cooler to ride than my 1985 Goldwing.

[@paulbilodeau7429]

I got a GT Star eluder I go every wear with it and get lots of compliments about it too it's a sharp-looking bike and it handles very well.

[@KindredGh0st]

What's the average cost for valve adjustments?

[@paulbilodeau7429]

@@KindredGh0st I have most of my friends went out and bought one of these and they said the value is very good on it it's worth every penny you pay for it.

[@robdonell9915]

@@KindredGh0st Check with the dealer service manager if has hydraulic valves before buying it. My 2006 Stratoliner has them; factory service manual says check valves at 16K miles intervals.

[@KG-wn7fm]

I like that you include what you like and don't like. Unlike some channels who only talk about the new/good things.

[@stevenenciso5023]

“Looks more modern” THEY LITERALLY ALL LOOK LIKE SPACE SHIPS! 😂😂

[@LostNCyberspace]

Good review. I've been looking at some bikes for a while now and discovered this one which I'm pretty interested in . I was surprised when you said it looks dated. I'm no motorcycle expert but I can't say I agree with you there .

[@r.i.p2464]

I started on a cruiser. I've been riding harleys for 15 years, i never was a bagger guy till i saw this. To me the styling is sick. Front end looks cool like a muscle car. Side profile looks like a cruiser unlike the goldwing that looks like a cross between a cruiser and a sports bike. Rear end decent, its just that I've been looking at same old harley bagger rear end so much that it made this look awesome.

[@leroygrant7635]

I only have experience with sports bikes. I want one though. Me and my lady can actually go for a comfortable ride with this.

[@rudyrude7975]

Yes yes, you dead right, i am feeling that way now, and really like this ride😎

[@finnblu3002]

Exhaust note And scrape note

[@marcusjamesOG]

how does the styling look dated??? You still harve harleys with halogen headlights

[@mikebutrie5147]

When will Yamaha/Star make another muscle twin like the warrior? BUT, make it will the 113 and a 6 speed instead of only the 5 speed?

[@noncustody]

That's exactly what I'm looking for!

[@eddiebenzz]

Don’t really need it ! It’s made to be a RUMBLER ! That’s what makes it faster than other V TWINS ! OPEN IT UP ! ☝️

[@EEEBA1]

I can't believe that they stopped making almost all of their cruisers :(

[@superturboawesome1]

That was called the raider, and it was discontinued after 2017.

[@mikebutrie5147]

The raider was a lazy boy compared to the warrior. Too long of a rake and you sat in it instead of on it. The warrior was much more aggressive.

[@deepcow]

Good looking bike.

[@rmccain99]

Yamaha needs something like this with an R1000 or VMAX engine. Radial mount brake and an inverted front fork. Much lighter will work.

[@thomasanderson4664]

Good video I just bought mine 2 mouths ago. I agree with as almost everything to s as I'd but 1 . The look of this bike I love over the other bikes. It looks more American let's say. If you get my drift.

[@RanGer-498]

So you put it on a dyno what were the horsepower numbers?

[@Eleminop]

It does handle well.... As it scrapes going around a fairly gentle corner.

[@vernski1015]

First off, this is NOT a Transcontinental tourer. That's what the Venture is. This thing is akin to the Street Glide. Can you go a long distance on this machine? Sure, but you would be missing the taller windscreen and you wouldn't have the trunk so you would have to make some adjustments. I have the Venturr and for those of you complaining about the power, it is faster than the old Venture and gets better gas mileage. Trust me, it has plenty of power.

[@timecoder9899]

1:55 Did I really hear what I thought I heard?

[@davids2096]

Thanks for the honest review I personally wouldn't buy a motorcycle this heavy and this big You could take a regular sized motorcycle cross country with the right preparations, and you would be fine I still wish everyone who purchases one of these things good luck because everyone deserves a reliable and a fun machine to ride Well goodbye everyone and have a good one

[@jhezy2000]

So of us are men here not scared of weights

[@9999plato]

Colorado Belle. That was at Laughlin NV. I did my Baby Butt through Laughlin many moons ago. not a bad place to unwind and get a bite to eat after a long ride.A hot shower, a good nights sleep and an all you can eat breakfast buffet will put you right after 1000 miles in the saddle.

[@jwkaman]

Are you high? It looks better than just about every other bike in it's class. I'd just about choose this over a street glide

[@ut1004bp]

All new Vee Twin?? I'm pretty sure that 1854cc engine came out in 2006 making it 13 years old (my how time flies) I had it in my 2007 Stratoliner, and also in my 2014 Stratoliner. What is new is the dual exhaust on this bike/engine

[@noncustody]

Yeah it's just a reworked engine. Sounds like a cost saving maneuver.

[@ut1004bp]

I think besides having a different exhaust, the throttle-by-wire was the only engine (if they want to stretch it) changes their was, but I wouldn't consider that bike unless it was watercooled

[@gabbyhayes1568]

Too big??? Big and heavy translates to stability and comfort on big tourers. Big bikes like this feel planted on the road and they don't let the road beat you to death. Sure, you can tour on a Honda Rebel, but it's not going to feel all that great.

[@MOUSEBOWEN]

Hahahaha that was funny the Honda Rebel thing. I own a 2006 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe and is insane super comfortable and reliable but heavy I’m 5’4 and 5’5 on my good days when I wear my girlfriends high heels . I can’t really push it back sometimes but I absolutely love it so so smooth great power 100HP not to much Not little

[@kman-mi7su]

@@MOUSEBOWEN I own a 2007 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe and I love it too. Good power and super comfortable for touring. I did a lot of trips on the bike this riding season, I rode about 15k miles between April and November. Yamaha got the bike right no doubt. I'm bigger than you at 5'10 so it fits like a glove. It is a heavy bike, but its weight works well on the highway especially in windy conditions, you don't get pushed around. I have upgraded my bike with all LED lights, Sharkroad megaphone exhaust, and a backrest for the driver.

[@kman-mi7su]

@@MOUSEBOWEN I'm looking at getting a Yahama Royal Star Venture as well, it will be a second bike because my 07 is a keeper. She ain't going nowhere. I figure the Venture would enable me to spread the trip mileage out and I'd probably tour with the Venture, and use the Tour Deluxe for local rides mostly.

[@MOUSEBOWEN]

@@kman-mi7su awesome idea. Those Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe are amazing so comfortable and super reliable Motorcycke and easy maintenance too but heavy for a short 5”4 Like me not bueno scary

[@mattsloop2736]

Have one locally new leftover model for 14k. Might have to check it out

[@dailiezzz8737]

14k dollars plus plus plus ? Where is that ? What dealership ? Tnx

[@nestogonzo1]

I think it looks great?

[@superturboawesome1]

"It looks dated" duuuuuude... This bike is a perfect 10/10 for what it is. Way cool styling cues from the Dodge Challenger. You look dated. C'mon man. You couldn't possibly look anymore neutral than you do.

[@Designer_Dude]

Yea he lost me as soon as he said that... I don't think it looks dated. Where is there another motorcycle that looks like this? Not to mention those inlets remind me of a VMax. I think it looks badass. Would be nice if it could shave 70-100 lbs, but with the torque I'm not sure it's a problem lol

[@superturboawesome1]

@@Designer_Dude yeah on second thought, you know what probably does look dated? All those Harley fairings that have remained more or less unchanged for the last half century! Lol

[@superturboawesome1]

A friend has a Venture, and through and through, I am impressed with that bike. I hope they'll bring the raider and stryker back one day too, that engine is awesome

[@Designer_Dude]

@@superturboawesome1 That engine is a powerhouse. My buddies Raider can pretty easily stay neck and neck with some sport bikes. Considering how comfortable it is and how massive of a bike it is, that's impressive. I'm 6'2" and I sit comfortably on a Raider; most sport bikes, not so much. Also, very true about Harley. He brings up the comparison of comfort and features, but doesn't say anything about the lack of modernization of Harley motorcycles. Personally I think they all look too much alike. The Eluder and venture at least have their own look. Which is also part of why I like the Suzuki M109R so much. Just from working with five to six people that own Harleys, I'd never own one. At least two times a year they're in the shop. Only thing I did to my Honda Magna (1984 year) was put tires on it and change the oil lol

[@angrymotorman1237]

@@Designer_Dude I agree bro, my first bike was an 09 m109r and I loved it! Then I got an 09 HD roadglide which is cool but the mechanics know me now lol. They have these Yamaha star eluders near me brand new for 14,988. I'm in the process of getting one now. I'm only confused about which color I want lol.

[@porkchopspapi5757]

What year did they cancel it?

[@jonS-42]

I'm absolutely in love with this bike. The styling, infotainment, and power are in line with Harley. However, that price? 23 k for a metric bike. Ouch

[@jonathantyree8172]

Out of curiosity what does being metric have to do with it?...hondas and Toyotas sedans are more expensive than comparable Fords or chevys...

[@1LifeAdvs]

@@jonathantyree8172 some folks think Harleys are top of the line because they paid "top" dollar. 😂

[@kman-mi7su]

@@1LifeAdvs Yep

[@MOUSEBOWEN]

It is absolutely gorgeous Motorcycke

[@jonathan6935]

Yamaha great design is always eye catcher

[@zunaidkajee4540]

How would you rate this compared to the k1600b?

[@BobbySchaffer]

what bikes system is best (electric) to power Heated Gear ?

[@brucemorrison3563]

Looks great.Front shot of fairing looks mean.

[@mrvwbug4423]

Test rode one today. Nice bike, but that motor is a heap. Has no real powerband to speak of, power goes off a cliff at 4500rpm so you have to shift a LOT in traffic. The exhaust note might be nice to bystanders, you can't hear it on the bike. Otherwise, it is comfy, handles well for what it is, and is nicely balanced. For the price I would take a gold wing.

[@Jodyrides]

is there an issue with heat pouring off of the engine onto the rider, I am hearing that the left leg suffers on the rider from the heat.. any of you owners have a problem with too much heat in stop N go or warm weather riding situations??

[@prhudy1854]

It's an air cooled V Twin and gets hot just like any other air cooled v twin.

[@prathatube]

What are the similar design motorcycle like this Yamana star eluder?

[@nokoolaid]

Where does the diesel exhaust fluid go?

[@robk9563]

In the wind screen washer bottle - mix 50/50. Don't forget to grease the exhaust bearing.

[@jerryp1392]

Right in the stinker blinker.

[@dennism103]

Ur a monster!

[@00jnelson]

At 1:30 what helmet is he wearing

[@DarthVader-1701]

Evader sounds like a better name if they have to pick something like that.

[@yoso585]

Peeps caught up in looks that don’t really ride. Find bikes that get a lot of miles put on them and you’ve found the bikes that are a joy to ride.

[@pipesmcgee9270]

I think it looks good. To each his own.

[@ojaichuck]

My dream bike. Must be filmed in california. Saw a caltrans truck in background.

[@addicted2baseballrgd21]

Death Valley

[@Caffeinatedknight]

What's the top speed

[@LostNCyberspace]

I’m back looking at these bikes again. I’ve read they have a poor lean ability and you could hear the kick stand drag on an average turn

[@prhudy1854]

Complete BS. The floorboard will scrape before anything

[@bertdavis9320]

900 lbs! I like her but she's a big girl. Not that theres anything wrong with that. More cushion for the p I mean road.

[@KindredGh0st]

It's just more to love!

[@TheBnvirulent]

🤣😂😅

[@grandpa7278]

Close one, up to the 5min point thought it seemed like a commercial, then you redeemed yourself...finally. lol

[@hojo70]

Lol, definitely not dated! Looks angular and modern, you can tell they are trying to compete by taking cues from the F6B

[@sankaramotovlogs5243]

Extraordinary

[@adityakrishnamd2314]

Does the Suzuki Intruder M1800 Boss compete with this?

[@SadaEKE]

No. Intruder isn't a bagger. Although an Intruder would kill this one if it had bags. Intruder has almost twice as many ponies as this shit.

[@mattmccarty72]

Oh, and the sixth thing you need to know is it runs hot....very freakin hot. This “vent” thought is BS. This bike needs liquid cooling period.

[@SOCOAMERICANBULLYFARM]

2018 Goldwing blows this bike away

[@Kwhopperfan]

As long as you don't need room for two people for a week trip. Bags are bigger on the Eluder/venture than the 18' Wing.

[@stevenk.4083]

If this bike is equipped with ceramic heads you be surprised how much heat it can disapate. Harley's are air-cooled big and heavy (CVOs and Street glides)

[@eddiebenzz]

Steve Gossett Lol 😂 and my 2018 BMW K 1600 b Will SMOKE 💨 your GW 😮😜😂🦅🦅🏁🏁

[@AC-iy1ov]

Does this come with a reverse gear?

[@myodeltafitness4154]

Andrew Chen Nope. The other model with the trunk does though.

[@tripacer8259]

YES it has a very clever reverse.

[@geneolvera9452]

At 1.56 while you were talking about the music, the pipes scraped the road. Not a good look.

[@prhudy1854]

No they didn't

[@sharkzf6]

I like it!

[@Croak1]

When's the road whale comparo video going to drop, Troy? EDIT: Never mind, this is footage from the one you did back in February.

[@allenvestal4474]

Why do we still have air cooled engines in 2018?

[@jonathantyree8172]

Cause old dudes keep buying Harleys...lol

[@WhiteGravey]

the day you guys see me riding in one of these feel free to run me off the road.

[@GIGABACHI]

ROTFLMAO, btw...looks like the Pirate Brigade came out(replied) to spread their salty shade.

[@Lumpia_In_Texas]

Prob not gonna happen cause you can't afford one.

[@salmonline]

Count on it, simpleton...lol...

[@eddiebenzz]

KoG GoK No need to run you off the road , Your brand will automatically do that for you on its own !! Lol- 😂

[@robertpolkamp]

I feel the same about the Goldwing... 1800cc of flaccid motorcycle at least the Eluder has some character.

[@Bredaxe]

I can understand why it didn't sell, and it's not a quality issue. Riders buy metric for mainly two reasons, price and reliability. A mid $20k's metric not named Goldwing was always going to have trouble selling because they have now entered a price range that includes bikes like, the Goldwing and touring level BMWs. The other trend I'm seeing is the face of what's considered an optimal touring bike these days. Traditional baggers are competing with 1000cc adventure bikes with panniers like the Versys, BMW GS, Super Tenere, VStrom and Triumph Tiger series just to name a few. They have all the creature comforts of a heavy bagger but with weights coming in below 600lbs loaded. You can go 2 up just fine with most of them and have lots of spare change left in your account.

[@jordanblair5410]

Unfortunately smaller riders like me don't have the option of those tall adventure bikes, plus they don't have comfy "older" passenger accomodations, so the heavy baggers and touring bikes with low seat heights are on my list.

[@jonerikgreene1175]

Air cooled? That thing will cook you at summer stop lights.

[@NateZ6]

1:56 ouch

[@markiek3530]

4:39 too.

[@westonmavis6566]

Bring back the roadliner/stratoliner

[@droach5241]

Laughlin is going to be poppin when everything opens back up!!

[@ltunedkc]

Love it, make mine black.

[@irastaff3986]

That bulk keeps the wind off you which makes a huge difference on long trips.

[@robertpolkamp]

Strange that Yamaha didn't give this bike better lean angle.

[@myodeltafitness4154]

How do they still manage to get so little horsepower from such a big engine?

[@musguelha14]

Myodelta Fitness It doesn't rev.

[@myodeltafitness4154]

Pedro Silva True. The new Gold Wing F6B and BMW K1600 are going to kill this bike.

[@qqqsfdf1232]

Myodelta Fitness power = torque x revs (I think)...so higher revving engines put out more power. The benefit of low revving lumps like this one, is you get an easy, relaxing power delivery from just above idle speed. Very nice if you're into that sort of thing.

[@myodeltafitness4154]

David Smith I get it. I have the predecessor to this bike. The Roadliner. But compared to other bikes in this price range, with smaller displacement engines, this bike is pretty weak in comparison. It won't measure up very well to the new Gold Wing or new BMW bagger.

[@SadaEKE]

By making it an air cooled v2. They could have gone with a liquid cooled v4 or something and this thing would have killed the competition. Now the competition will kill it. And that price tag for an air cooled v2! DISGRACE!

[@droach5241]

Laughlin is going to be crackin when everything opens back up!!

[@robk9563]

@ 00.47 secs - "All new engine"? Isn't this the same engine Vee-twin used in the Raider since 2008? 2:44 -"technogical advances?" Too hard to endure all of it. "Puttons"... geeze @4:39 Heard it going around the corner. It's a dragger not a bagger.

[@EvansBrasfieldMotojournalist]

No, the engine is completely different from the Raider's.

[@GaryJohnWalker1]

Maybe this'd be better suited to that Niken idea. And stabilizers at the back.

[@momsinc.540]

Sadly, it looks like the lives of Eluder and SVTC has been cut short. Numerous actual Owners of the 2018 SVTC/Eluder models have been pressing Yamaha concerning the question of why no 2019 models are being offered (out of obvious concern). Yamaha has officially responded to those inquiries with letters stating that due to poor sales, no 2019's will be made and the future beyond 19 of the models will remain questionable based on whether or not the left over inventory of 2018's sell during the 2019 riding season. They have also been told that even if the model does go back to production it will be strickly done by a new "Yamaha Pre-Order System" and no bikes will be shipped to fill dealership floor space.

[@BDS369]

Do you have any sources you can share on this info?

[@tripacer8259]

They are making 2020 models now.

[@TheDarkGreenMarine]

@@tripacer8259no

[@kylestewart8354]

OMG, another damn kid trying to tell me about riding a Man's bike. Let me tell you something, After you put a kid thru College , THEN you can ride a Cruiser like this and Critique it for the rest of us.

[@yoso585]

Give him hell gramps!

[@takethat863]

Lol 😅😅 dam straight your not a man until you raise a couple of kids

[@JohnnyRebKy]

Air cooled turns me off . If I'm going to ride a Japanese motorcycle it has to be liquid cooled. I'd buy a Harley if I wanted air cooled. It's probably a gr eat engine but it's just not what you expect when buying a high quality Japan bike. I ended up buying a Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 for that reason too. The Yamaha big cruisers were all air cooled. Again I'm sure they work great but I expect liquid cooling on a metric machine. Most people buy metrics because they don't want to deal with and worry about a hot engine in traffic. I don't care who makes it, Harley or Yamaha, those engines will cook if you let them sit in hot traffic for very long. I've had 2 Harley's and they ran fantastic for years , but gotta avoid sitting in traffic on a hot day

[@stephenscott4019]

LOVE THEM AIR COOLED ENGINES, no anti freeze, water pump, thermostat, radiator & hoses NEEDED... Water cooled engines are ok though, I ride both types, but LOVE that Yamaha V twin AIR COOLED engine,

[@northerniltree]

And how does this beat my Honda Trail 90?......

[@davidaubuchon7309]

thanks. I like it.

[@hohungdat8052]

Very good

[@lukoradulic5340]

An adventure bike can do everything that thing can. Only better.

[@Debonair.Aristocrat]

V-twins have had their day. They're practical for bikes, slim profile, light but there're better ways to do it these days.

[@swedsold]

not for sale in eu!!!

[@k9m42]

Only 70 HP and 105 TQ?? Same cost as Harley street glide? Why buy it?

[@yamahatdm2053]

becouse it is a yamaha, and it could do everything better than harley?

[@SadaEKE]

I was in awe when I first saw the Venture and of course the Eluder. I really like the front design. I even thought "if I will be able to buy a tourer one day, this may be it". However, that air cooled v2 was the worst possible thing that could happen to this bike. It's puny. It has almost no HP. It was hot. For fucks sake, why would anybody buy a tourer which will burn your legs in the summer and slow as fuck? I'm not a sportstourer guy but that engine is a disgrace on a Japanese bike. They could have gone with a v2 look-a-like v4 which would have given much better performance. Or at least they should have made it liquid cooled. I am a tourer guy although I can't afford one. And the past couple of years was like disappointment after disappointment. First Yamaha shit the bed with this engine. Then Honda shit the bed with the new Goldwing. Harley's a deathtrap. Indian's quality can only compete with Chinese. Kawasaki doesn't produce a real tourer, only sportstourer or cruiser. The only alternative looks to me is BMW's two tourers K 1600 GTL and R 1200 RT. Both are good bikes but I never liked BMW bikes looks or image. So what the fuck does a genuine tourer guy like me supposed to ride?

[@timothyayers5840]

SadaEKE have you actually ridden an Eluder?

[@bolreig8840]

Vulcan Voyager. I agree with you and that's what I'm looking at.

[@jhezy2000]

Damn you were touched as a kid?

[@gabbyhayes1568]

You really don’t know what the f@ck you’re talking about do you? lol 😆

[@DJGENOTYPE]

Great bike. But the support from Yamaha is unacceptable. My Eluder has been in the shop for months. Bike has issues with the starter failing, rear cylinder failures, and if the bike breaks down away from home, good luck finding a dealer who has techs that are familiar with this bike. If they are not, they can cause damages just from the servicing. Then you have to wait another while just for that part to come in. The navigation on the bike has only had two updates since 2018.

[@victorjohnson9672]

It’s okay 👌🏽

[@kylestewart8049]

why not compare the eluder to other air cooled Vtwin cruisers, like the road glide and indian chieftain?? goldwing and bmw k1600 are on totally different segment, luxury touring. ALL. air cooled motors will fall short on performance to Honda and BMW 6 cylinder engines.

[@addicted2baseballrgd21]

Because the ones they're comparing them to are the "bagger versions" . Check out their video "Big Damn Bagger Shootout "

[@markoconnor7082]

I like my 18 Star Venture Transcontinental as much as my 18 Goldwing DCT Tour. They both have good stuff and not so good. o👍😎

[@MC-Racing]

lots of torque, but how much power?

[@SadaEKE]

76 or so. So that car sized engine is like from the last century.

[@MC-Racing]

SadaEKE agreed 1,8 should make at least 110 hp. But the bike is not for me anyway, and if it suits the guys that ride them, good on them. I was just annoyed that they stated the torque but not the power ;-)

[@SadaEKE]

listepikster H&D does the same because they can't produce an engine with semi decent hp figure. But Yamaha doesn't have that problem which makes it stupid for them to put an engine like this shamelessly. Seriously, imho this bike has everything a luxury tourer guy would want and the only drawback is that moronic engine. That's a deal breaker drawback.

[@MC-Racing]

I totally agree yamaha knows how to make a good engine. but again, the guys riding them seem to be ok with it. but then theres Indian, who seem to have cracked it, with their engines producing over 100 hp :-)

[@SadaEKE]

listepikster tourer people usually don't do their homeworks about the performance. They are too focused on the looks and sounds which I admit Yamaha has done hell of a job. Indian's problem is quality. Fit and finish to be exact. I have seen american cruise guys who got rid of their Indians in a year because of the rust and paint job.

[@dedykurniawan8693]

horas Siahaan..!!!

[@gregoryjowers3629]

I didn’t hear him say how much horsepower it was just the 105 torque.

[@mikeblankenship8973]

I have seen reviews that said 75 hp

[@robk9563]

Around 100hp

[@zeke2566]

Its know around my area as a nut roaster special! Time for it to be dis-continued....

[@jgoebel77]

Am I the only one who sees Buell 1125r radiator pods on the side of that?

[@kylestewart8354]

Typical sport bike rider review. Has never put his woman on back of his ride, and drove 4-5 thousand miles cross country and back. ALL the things you claim as short falls, are actually PLUSES in the real world. Keep all your hybrid ( i wanna a bike that does everything) BS, and actually cover some serious miles and then talk to me about whats important.

[@tripacer8259]

HELL YES!

[@WheatMillington]

At some point, why not just buy a car?

[@SadaEKE]

I still would prefer this bike if Yamaha had the decency to put a decent engine on it. Air cooled v2? AIR COOLED V2!!!

[@zunaidkajee4540]

But I have 3 cars already. And a k1600b!

[@AnyBodyWannaPeanut]

Nothing beats the experience of riding a moorcycle! It's just awesome! :)

[@michaelbrangham8914]

because I already have a car, and a truck

[@thegoblin2684]

I own a Yamaha star 1300 deluxe and will never own another Yamaha , you have to adjust the valves every 1600 to 1800 miles or they rattle like a law Vegas dice table . In 2018 their is no reason for this problem .

[@KindredGh0st]

the 6th thing you need to know is it requires valve adjustments. On a "touring" bike. lol... wtf?

[@TheDarkGreenMarine]

Nice scrape @ 1:59😂 these things too big, can barely even corner

[@prhudy1854]

I did 700 miles in 2 days on Arkansas Twisties in September and not one scrape. Look at his line through that corner and you can clearly see the road is crowned where the peg scrapes.

[@jameslaw6369]

Some said why don't Buy a car, I would say why don't buy a gold wing?

[@donkramer2579]

Both moronic statements!!

[@georgecostanza2695]

Because the Goldwing isn't a Vtwin.

[@gwynnromano5881]

So then the Harley Ultra that weighs 910 lbs. is not a big heavy bike?

[@SadaEKE]

Harleys have a feature: Wobble wobble wobble!

[@robertdominguez2466]

@@SadaEKE I have never experienced anny wobble on my Electra Glide. 65+thousand miles.

[@SadaEKE]

@@robertdominguez2466 Lucky you.

[@robertdominguez2466]

@@SadaEKE 3 of my friends also have Electra Glides and they don't have any problems with thers .

[@SadaEKE]

@@robertdominguez2466 All those reports and money H&D paid because of the lawsuits must be wrong. Since you and those three are the utmost experts in the field.

[@kenrobinson1099]

hate the bags. they look like they were retrofitted from another model bike because it's all they had left.

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

Never buy a bike you can not pick up alone 200 miles from the nearest town 😂