New bike

[desertrat]

I'm not quite in the market yet and I wasn't going to post this for a while, but it's pretty slow today so....
What does anyone think about this one?

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelhome/501/0/home.aspx

 

[aps45819]

Read the mag reviews before you buy the auto clutch model. Most revievers have said it's low speed operation is a little rough.

 

[desertrat]

Read the mag reviews before you buy the auto clutch model. Most revievers have said it's low speed operation is a little rough.

 

[Pete]

I'm not quite in the market yet and I wasn't going to post this for a while, but it's pretty slow today so....
What does anyone think about this one?

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelhome/501/0/home.aspx

Nice bike but I think Yamaha limited production in the USA and you have to order it and wait like 8 - 12 weeks.

Honda makes one very similar, I think it is the ST 1300 with a V 4 instead of an inline 4.

 

[desertrat]

Nice bike but I think Yamaha limited production in the USA and you have to order it and wait like 8 - 12 weeks.

Honda makes one very similar, I think it is the ST 1300 with a V 4 instead of an inline 4.

Dang! I like that one too. I like the idea of ABS. And adjustable seats etc. Kind of gadgety I guess, but it might be nice in a longer ride.

 

[Pete]

Dang! I like that one too. I like the idea of ABS. And adjustable seats etc. Kind of gadgety I guess, but it might be nice in a longer ride.

I was at Atlantic cycles in Waldorf and saw one. I am more of a cruiser guy but I sat on it and MAN it was comfortable! It has an electric adjustable wind screen too.

 

[aps45819]

Nice bike but I think Yamaha limited production in the USA and you have to order it and wait like 8 - 12 weeks..

The ones without the automatic clutch are sitting in showrooms.
The Kawasaki Concurs is also a good sport tourer. Getting dated, but they're only about $8500.

 

[Pete]

The ones without the automatic clutch are sitting in showrooms.
The Kawasaki Concurs is also a good sport tourer. Getting dated, but they're only about $8500.

Why didn't you go for the ST-1300 or the FJR?

 

[desertrat]

I was at Atlantic cycles in Waldorf and saw one. I am more of a cruiser guy but I sat on it and MAN it was comfortable! It has an electric adjustable wind screen too.

I would really like to keep my cruiser too. You know kind of start a stable. A bike for every occasion. Somehow I don't think that'll fly though.

 

[Lugnut]

I would really like to keep my cruiser too. You know kind of start a stable. A bike for every occasion. Somehow I don't think that'll fly though.

Yeah funny how the bike never gets jealous of the women but a woman will get jealous of the bikes!

 

[aps45819]

Why didn't you go for the ST-1300 or the FJR?

$$$$ and the riding position. The St and the FJR are sport bikes with the tight knee riding position. Mine's more of a standard/dirt bike position with a lot less leg tuck.

 

[desertrat]

Yeah funny how the bike never gets jealous of the women but a woman will get jealous of the bikes!

Indeed!