Yamaha XV1700 Warrior - Test Ride and Specs

I'm Test Riding the Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star Warrior -08.
I love this bike! Find out why in the video! Watch me ride it and share some stats and thoughts.
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Music by Vladimir Zelentsov: / thedrkmnd
Song: • DuckTales (Metal Cover)
I have written permission by the owner/artist to use this song in the video.

[@paulcosgrove6160]

The best Cruiser period! This is how Harleys should be made. My bike of choice to ride 60% of the time.

[@Darkvisor]

Yeah it's the best cruiser I've ridden so far. Very powerful and fun to ride. I'd love to have one of those! =) Thanks for watching paul

[@markbeck3489]

@@Darkvisor I have an 07 and absolutely love it, wouldn't have anything else!!

[@Darkvisor]

@@markbeck3489 I envy you! hehe I want one too! =)

[@scottdavis2711]

I have a 2005 black cherry! V& h big shots, power commander 5, big air intake. Fantastic machines!

[@Darkvisor]

Nice! I actually bought a warrior not long ago and also had the big shots. You can see and hear mine here kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWecnJafn76pe7csi=EWI1uGGVdyIgnrIm Thanks for watching my video, please subscribe to support me and my channel =)

[@Saloonhillbilly]

Vilken trevlig video på en underbar motorcykel som enligt mig har allt! Köpte min på MC-mässan februari 2004, 16 säsonger senare har jag den kvar i 100% original. Den levererades lika USA-marknaden så jag har reflexer, lykta, baklyse etc för Sverige-marknaden nytt i kartong. Smaken är delad men originalsystemet passar Warrior´n. Som en testförare sa 2003 "Snälla, kastrera inte krigaren" Keep up the good work!

[@Darkvisor]

Tack så mycket. Ja den är verkligen en bra hoj. Hade jag haft pengar så hade jag lätt köpt den i videon, för den var och är forfarande till salu. Kul att du tittade och lägg gärna en prenumeration på min kanal. Jag laddar upp nya videos varje vecka! =)

[@canadianbaconeh1493]

It is nice to see a video about the Yamaha Warrior 1700. I am the proud owner of a 2010 Yamaha Warrior 1700 Midnight Edition, and it's a pretty much fully blacked out edition of the bike. Only changes I have made are new mirrors that suit me more than the stock ones, added the front scoop that covers the oil filter kinda like yours, new grips and floor boards rather than the pegs. I would most likely change the stock exhaust as well but I live in Quebec, Canada and they are very strict with mods on bikes.

[@Darkvisor]

It's such an awesome motorcycle, a blacked out version sounds rad! Have you changed the back fender or do you like it as it looks? Thanks for watching eh 😁

[@harrisonpeters3342]

I could listen to this bike all day

[@Darkvisor]

Yeah the sounds is awesome. Fits the bike which is also awesome! If I had the money for it, I would buy one straight away! =) Thanks for watching Harrison

[@harrisonpeters3342]

@@Darkvisor BTW, I don't think they could have made the stock muffler any bigger. 😆

[@Darkvisor]

@@harrisonpeters3342 Yeah I know it's freaking insane and ugly lol.... Someone should have been fired for that thing! =P

[@the973kgt]

LMAO I love the Duck tales theme in metal!

[@Darkvisor]

You're the second person to know the song in the video hehe Thanks for watching! 🤘

[@the973kgt]

Dark Visor I grew up in the 80’s and 90’s so I remember all of that stuff.

[@Darkvisor]

@@the973kgt Yeah I've heard that theme song a few times myself ;)

[@michu9330]

Świetnie, ze zrobiłeś test Warriora. Posiadam wojownika z 2009r, zakochałem sie w tej maszynie po recenzji Motobandy, może i dzieki Tobie ktoś zakupi ten motocykl bo naprawde warto. Pozdrawiam, swietny material.👊😈

[@Darkvisor]

tak, to niesamowity motocykl i gdybym miał pieniądze, chciałbym je kupić. naprawdę niesamowite! dzięki za oglądanie

[@michu9330]

@@Darkvisor sam wiesz jak sie nim jeździ i nic więcej nie trzeba dodawać 😃 fajnie sie ogląda Twoje materialy, tak trzymaj 💪😃

[@Darkvisor]

@@michu9330 dzienkuje

[@TheMattManTN]

I think you was having too much fun playing with that exhaust 👍

[@Darkvisor]

It was way louder then the mic could record! =D So much fun! Thanks for watching MM!

[@IndependentVictor]

Wow there's definitely something unique about the bike! As always, Yamaha does not disappoint performance wise, but the looks... meeeeh not horrible, not great, just something in between which can vary from one end to the other depending on the day. And as always, thanks for the videos! Really relaxing to watch, with good wonderful visuals and the CRYSTAL CLEAR sound of the engine. Thanks for all your work. It is definitely appreciated.

[@Darkvisor]

Yeah they look..... special.... but performance-wise they are top of the market basically. I haven't been able to forget about this bike since I test rode it and here's a little secret for you.... I'm about to buy one next week ;) Thanks for watching and for being a subscriber of my channel for over a year!

[@IndependentVictor]

@@Darkvisor Congrats for the purchase! You must be feeling like a little kid now :D

[@Darkvisor]

@@IndependentVictor I will on saturday hehe ;)

[@alexxela754]

@Vlad Ivostok Interesting you don’t like it.😳 Most people like this design. I think it’s one of the best if not the best looking power cruiser you can buy.

[@IndependentVictor]

@@alexxela754 Yeah... I think just like you now. I think THIS particular one in the video I'm not a huge fan of. But I've definitely grown to LOVE this Yamaha. I'm planning to get one myself sometime.

[@marxs1985]

Nice handlebar! Very clean and nice! Love the warrior ,i have 2003 warrior and its run like hell....

[@Darkvisor]

Nice. I thought the warrior was freaking awesome. Right up my alley. Can't believe they don't make em anymore. Such a shame! Thanks for watching brother! Ride safe

[@Nightingale1887]

Sounds like the jake brake you would find on a semi. Pretty rad sounding.

[@Darkvisor]

Indeed. =) Thanks for watching!

[@jetstream454]

The fuel shutoff makes the best sound...I experienced the same on its bigger relative the 1900 Roadliner...what a sound.

[@RandysRides]

I agree about the back fender. Way to elongated and flat. A bit loud for my taste, but a pretty sweet bike. :)

[@Darkvisor]

Yeah I agree about the back fender. Looks weird. Thanks for watching! =)

[@zKEF]

Har precis köpt en warrior på distans som jag väntar på att få hem. Kollade detta klipp och drömde mig bort lite, och såg i slutet av klippet att det är just denna warrior jag köpt :) Mycket roligt!

[@Darkvisor]

Ah vad roligt! Haha 😆👍 De är en jävligt schysst hoj! Som du ser i videon hehe. Hade jag haft stålar så hade jag köpt den före dig för jag gillade den så jävla mycket faktiskt. Så tror INTE du kommer bli missnöjd. Den låter grymt nice oxå, ett jävla drag på motorn! Grattis till en grym hoj!

[@openureyes]

Fantastic bike and sound

[@Darkvisor]

It is a great bike indeed. I still want one after this test ride! Can't wait to actually get one! Thanks for watching

[@Jerumiah1973]

Ever heard about, saw or drove the Moto Guzzi Bellagio? I think if you like the warrior you will like the Guzzi Bellagio as well, maybe even more dare I say? 😉 The Bellagio is also a sporty cruiser that handles surprisingly well! I would love to see you on one someday, if you're ever in the netherlands feel free to take mine on a testdrive!

[@Darkvisor]

No I haven't. Moto Guzzi isn't a large brand here in Sweden. They exist but it's not often I see them on the road. I haven't seen the bellagio before. Sure looks nice and if I can find one to try here, then I will for sure make a video of it =) Thanks for the invitation. I've never been to the netherlands, but if I do, I will be sure to let you know! Thanks for watching, feel free to support me and my channel by subscribing, I would appreciate it =)

[@JTSouthernfried]

That thing sounds so awesome 😎👍🏻

[@Darkvisor]

Sure does. Thanks for watching JT!

[@Dundee485]

That bike 😍💪🔥👌

[@Darkvisor]

Yeah I love it... I'm thinking of getting one! I can't forget about this test ride... i just want more... MORE!! Thanks for watching

[@juanrenedo9950]

Comparto tus comentarios. Tengo en Argentina una 2002 con silenciador Cobra, con la salida 2 a 1 original, y suena muy parecido. La aceleración y el sonido realmente son increíbles.

[@Darkvisor]

Gracias por ver amigo! 💪😎

[@Kenny_Mars]

Pretty badass looking beast, I'd love to try it.

[@Darkvisor]

If I had the cash, I would buy one ASAP. It was awesome. I hope you get to try it one day. Thanks for watching! =)

[@williecollazo768]

wow that's really awesome bike

[@Darkvisor]

It sure is.. I'm actually considering to getting one as soon as I can afford one. This test ride made me fall in love with the bike and I haven't been able to "let it go" since.... Thanks for watching

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

That is one heck of an impressive bike. It’s really hard not to have fun on it. Stock exhausts seem to always suck a lot. I think you enjoyed scaring those people with the exhaust blast 🤣. Be safe out there.

[@Darkvisor]

Yeah but google the stock exhaust, it looks really really stupid and ugly. =P Yeah it was fun to see them flinch hehehe Thanks for watching! =)

[@nocosofttailtommy]

Very clean bike for the age, yeah those long back fearing is a lil goofy but I’d still take it

[@Darkvisor]

Hehe yeah I could oversee the fender, such an amazing bike this one. Thanks for watching! =)

[@atchutreddy8008]

Not about only steering and also about body look

[@atchutreddy5141]

Nice comment bro

[@Darkvisor]

Thanks for watching!

[@sbarrows7745]

Took a used one out for a spin about a year and a half ago. It's the most fun you can have on a cruiser without it being a sportbike! Really quick and the handling is great.....too bad the dealership was asking way more than it was worth because I would have bought it in a second! Actually looking at another one so hopefully the price is right. I thought my 2009 VTX 1800F was fast but I think the Warrior is faster probably because of the power to weight ratio.

[@Darkvisor]

Yeah as you say, this is the most fun on a cruiser you can have without being sport. The power is insane. I love this bike. If I were swimming in cash I could not hestitate to buy one of these. Most cruisers feels heavy and slow despite having such big engines. But this one is really perfect for my taste. I have a VTX 1800 video coming up on my channel later on. It's a nice bike but no where near as powerful and fun as the warrior! =) I hope you hit that subscribe button so you dont miss my VTX 1800 video when it does come. =) Thanks for watching and for sharing your story!

[@revioli8160]

you remember me when i commented on your video when you were riding 6.2l boss hoss? we were talking about moped 11 months ago xd i commented "so its a muscle bike" well i finally got a moped 😁

[@Darkvisor]

Mopeds are awesome. What kind?

[@revioli8160]

@@Darkvisor i got a peugeot xp6 80cc 2004

[@Darkvisor]

@@revioli8160 😎👍

[@fahdbixkit3333]

Really amaizing brother supreme roar .. & steering is excellent'e

[@Darkvisor]

Thanks for watching! =) Happy to see you among the comments!

[@fahdbixkit3333]

@@Darkvisor thank you sir ,your kind beinG , brother my naMe is Fahad khan & ureS is ! D.V ;) ???

[@fahdbixkit3333]

@@Darkvisor i am not getting sum own time as i haven't seen the H.D showroom here in pakistan city karachi . So as soon as i goes there it would be a video mades :)

[@Darkvisor]

My name is Visor, Dark Visor! ;)

[@fahdbixkit3333]

@@Darkvisor OkSayzZz Visor its great knowings yaa ... They call me BizkiT ... i.e..Fahd bizkit # check on f.B ;p

[@cattleNhay]

Nice review Mr. Visor, I watched it twice. I agree with you, there is definitely something optically strange about those handlebars. I could almost feel the low end torque as you were riding, pretty cool cruizer! -just a question to answer or not: why did you chose the helmet side mounted position, is this the perspective you yourself enjoy watching the most or?

[@Darkvisor]

Thanks for watching mr eggman! I prefer to have the camera as chin mount. (like my older videos) But my helmet doesn't allow it due to lack of space. (some vent thing is in the way) And I don't want to spend another 500 euro on a new helmet. So I'm stuck with this mount for now.

[@mustafaYkhan]

The rear fender does looks a bit weird but suits the bike when you look from the side What's the rear tyre size bro?

[@Darkvisor]

Front Tire:120/70ZR18 Rear Tire:200/50ZR17 Thanks for watching! =)

[@AntoniOrszykowski]

Yes I do want one. Would you say they Yamaha is another clone of Harley or is it bike on its own? . I am considering XV 1700 as my first full size bike especially for style and sound. Any tips?

[@Darkvisor]

Hello. No I would not say that it's a harley clone. harleys are heavy and expensive and have a certain "feeling" to them. The XV1700 literally feels like a sportsbike in a cruiser frame. I really enjoyed it and my tip for you is: BUY IT 👍 I would buy one tomorrow if I had the cash for it. I've test ridden over 108 different motorcycle models and counting... The XV1700 is for me, still, the best and most fun cruiser out there. Too bad they don't make it any more. Get it and put on an aftermarket exhaust and enjoy life! =)

[@josedejesussilva5243]

Saludos amigo que fantastico video soy fiel a tu canal😎😎😎😎

[@Darkvisor]

Gracias amigo por tu comentario y por ver mi video. suscríbete a mi canal si quieres ver más videos increíbles de mi parte. ¡Estoy feliz de tenerte parte de esta familia! Paseo seguro hermano

[@josedejesussilva5243]

@@Darkvisor hace tiempo que me suscribi a tu canal padricimo saludos😎😎😎

[@Darkvisor]

@@josedejesussilva5243 eso suena muy bien mi amigo. gracias por quedarte conmigo tanto tiempo cuídate y espero que vuelvas a comentar pronto

[@nerowskyy8821]

Definitelly this aftermarket exhaust sounds bettah ;) Regards!

[@nerowskyy8821]

3:05 did the same but with empty water bottle!

[@Darkvisor]

dzięki za oglądanie mojego przyjaciela

[@dynabelbacitez4757]

man thanks to your reply to me yesterday now i nkow what is the bike

[@Darkvisor]

No problem. It's a great bike! Thanks for watching this video!

[@bmxst1182]

Sorry so late, What exhaust is that?

[@Darkvisor]

I don't know, sorry. Thanks for watching, please subscribe to support me and my channel

[@scottkleyla7752]

Whats the final drive

[@Darkvisor]

belt driven you can see it on the pic at 4:14 also =) thanks for watching please subscribe to support me and my work

[@Marvin91.]

Does anyone know what a warrior is for riding in two people? Thanks

[@Darkvisor]

I haven’t heard anything saying it should be bad for two people so I think that it’s perfectly fine :) Thanks for watching my video

[@Marvin91.]

Thanks for the answer, and greetings from the Czech Republic@@Darkvisor

[@Darkvisor]

žádný problém@@Marvin91.

[@volvo740gl]

Fråga: hur får du testa alla motorcyklar?

[@Darkvisor]

Frågar snällt... =P Kul att du kollade!

[@volvo740gl]

Dark Visor ok

[@charlescarr3909]

Are these comfortable for long rides?

[@Darkvisor]

I'd say so. I rode this one for 1.5 hours and never once felt any discomfort. It's a really really great bike! If I had more money, I would buy one instantly! =) Thanks for watching

[@charlescarr3909]

@@Darkvisor im possibly going to look at one today just needs tires. Who woulda thunk the back tire is roasted off lolm

[@Darkvisor]

@@charlescarr3909 Get one, I don't think you will regret it. Someone has problably had a lot of fun with the rear tire ;)

[@charlescarr3909]

@@Darkvisor if its anything like the newer body style i love how the bars are raked out like that. I've already maxed out a 1400 and funny thing is im still on my first 250cc.

[@charlescarr3909]

Hey dark visor i got to take a look yesterday and today im about to join the warrior family! It sucks because if something goes wrong idk what else ill ever wanna ride now.

[@vojtik11cze19]

What year is this bike?

[@Darkvisor]

2008 Thanks for watching

[@vojtik11cze19]

@@Darkvisor Thank you👍

[@elmancu]

I love moto`s , i from Argentina, sadly here are more expensive, double price. I like a Harley 883cc superlow, here cost 20.000 dollars, in mexico 9.000. All the motos here cost the double , sad. Good Job Nice Video

[@Darkvisor]

Wow, that sucks. Do you have any motorcycles? Which ones? Thanks for watching!

[@tomasbenes2189]

What yeat is this motorcycle

[@Darkvisor]

2008 Thanks for watching Tom

[@bessigunnarsson9979]

Would I buy one? I bought one in 2008 and i will never sell it.👌

[@Darkvisor]

Yeah I still to this day wants one... Love this bike! Thanks for watching

[@환이-v3n]

very good^^

[@Darkvisor]

Thanks for watching

[@Gullible147]

I did this also but with a zip tie (the text up top) 2:53

[@Darkvisor]

We took the jokers from a playin deck and taped hehe. Thanks for watching! =)

[@Gullible147]

Haha nice. No probs

[@mohammedfahad5084]

Its a beast bro.. it looks so heavy but its light in handling and cornering😍😎 #INDIA

[@Darkvisor]

Yeah this one didn't feel like a cruiser one bit. So awesome! Namaste! Thanks for watching!

[@danielm8515]

mmm. That steering-handle...mmm

[@Darkvisor]

Sure is sexy 👌 Thanks for watching

[@vilhelmgustafsson2669]

😍

[@mustafaYkhan]

3:05 lol 😄😄😁😁😁👌

[@Darkvisor]

😁

[@stephenscott4019]

@ 2:58 sec in your video.. Dude you almost went head on with a car. Pay attention to your riding.

[@Darkvisor]

It wasn't even near. The camera has wide angle so it might look closer than it is. if you pause the video at 2:58 you can see that it's at least 1 meter away from the car. Thanks for watching

[@MoraNizze]

havet one, the one an only...

[@Darkvisor]

So true! 💪 Thanks for watching Peter

[@The_Angry_Medic]

Is... is no one else going to comment on the metal version of Duck Tales here?!

[@Darkvisor]

FINALLY someone mentioned it. Haha I've been waiting for someone to notice that 🤪 Thanks for watching!

[@dakotamiller2092]

I have one

[@Darkvisor]

I envy you! =) Thanks for watching! =)

[@dakotamiller2092]

@@Darkvisor I'd send a pic of it but dont know how

[@Darkvisor]

@@dakotamiller2092 I know how it looks so no worries =)

[@keatonmacleod1388]

Nice looking ride! Sounds like crap though, my 2 cents.

[@Darkvisor]

It sounds much better in real life than on camera hehe Thanks for watching Keaton!

[@nicholasthornton5999]

B king

[@Darkvisor]

Thanks for watching

[@danield831]

The "looks" of the bike are very subjective, whereas performance and handling, less so. Perhaps you should leave the looks up to the person viewing it.

[@Darkvisor]

Of course, everything in this world is subjective. I list the specs and shares MY own opinion about the bikes on my channel. Nobody is forced to agree with my opinions. =) This bike is on the top of my list over best motorcycles and I hope to find one for myself in the future. Despite of what I think of the rear fender.... Thanks for watching

[@pitbikeadventures4669]

Nice videos bud. Your bike sounds immense! Check my little baby out if you get the chance

[@Darkvisor]

Thanks! I'll check your bike out.

[@rawandfarhan591]

It's looks like so hevi

[@cattleNhay]

Looks decieve... Even the most heavy bikes are very smooth and stable the faster you go. So just go very fast on heavy bikes to not notice the weight 🤔

[@Darkvisor]

It does, but like cattleNhay says, some bigger bikes are way more stable and easier to ride then normal cruisers. For example, this bike was one of the most comfortable and easiest/stable bikes I've ridden: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6SbhmZ4nZJjgJY Thanks for watching!

[@markbeck3489]

@@cattleNhay it's actually light for a 1700, all aluminum frame

[@Loganon2wheels]

Those gloves make your thumbs look small lol

[@Darkvisor]

My thumbs are small, maybe that's why they look small 😂 Thanks for watching Logan!

[@Loganon2wheels]

@@Darkvisor At least you have thumbs B-)

[@Darkvisor]

@@Loganon2wheels yeah, you dont?

[@Loganon2wheels]

@@Darkvisor I have both of my thumbs, I'm just saying something is better than nothing :)

[@toddmichaels42]

99 lb/ft of the torques... :-)

[@Darkvisor]

Thanks for watching Todd

[@louisleblanc2972]

Too noisy for the neighborhood!!!

[@Darkvisor]

Thanks for watching

[@doubletrouble3156]

😍

[@Darkvisor]

Thanks for watching