Bloody beauty
I am having issues with the electrics at the moment.
Love the bike.
Handles perfectly. Looks heavy, but is surprisingly light when riding. Very well balanced.
Love the sound.
Always starts first time with half choke.
All round love the bike.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 8th April, 2018
Very enjoyable ride
Generally this bike is giving excellent reliability. Only issues so far are a blown main fuse and charge rate too high (being looked at and repaired).
Starts easily, motor runs faultlessly.
I love this bike, has plenty of torque and is a comfortable ride. I am a mature rider with minor back problems, and I find it great even after a long ride.
I do agree with the numbness issue in the right hand after a long trip, I just throttle off and shake my hand to restore sensation! I plan to keep this bike for sometime yet!
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st January, 2010
An enjoyable riding experience
Nothing. A very reliable bike.
Great bike. Easy to handle, reliable and a pleasure to ride. Heaps of power and seems to be quite economical. Also a nice looking bike with a classic Harley look. Very happy with this bike so far.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st June, 2006
I mentioned that the Yamaha XV1100 has a classic Harley look because it is a shape that is recognizable by all bike enthusiasts. Harley-Davidson put the v-twin motor on the map, so I am giving credit where it is due. The Japanese improved reliability, handling etc. but the romanticism of the Harley and their characteristic V-twin motor will never be topped. Having said this, my XV1100 is an awesome bike and I enjoy every minute on it.
22nd Jun 2006, 06:18
Why do you all want your Yamaha's to have a "Harley look"?
I'm happy with my bikes both looking like Yamahas.
They're great bikes!
I personally prefer the old in-line fours to the "Harley look" V-twins, but the V-Twins are very nice indeed!