| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Acceleration marks | 10 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 10 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
10.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 300 miles |
| Most recent distance | 3500 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Yamaha V-Star Classic 650 |
Summary:
A top notch bike, for a moderate price
Faults:
Nothing at all has gone wrong with this machine.
General Comments:
This is a quality machine. A thrill to ride and own. I highly recommend it.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 6th August, 2007
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Acceleration marks | 5 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 7 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.7 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 1400 miles |
| Most recent distance | 5000 miles |
Summary:
Best value for the money..
Faults:
None.
General Comments:
Great first bike. Needs a little more power for interstate crusing. Love it. I would buy another.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 15th October, 2006
I agree that it is a good bike for beginners. I am getting my parent's V-Star, and although it's a little too heavy for me yet, I can't wait to ride it.
We have had it for three years, and nothing major has ever happened, the only thing we had to do was replace the clutch along with some other minor details.
I love riding around town and going for rides with the Patriot Guard Riders (I will be an official member when I turn 16) and seeing all of the other bikes. We hope to take it with us to Sturgis next year, and I am hoping I will be able to ride it down there. We've been going for almost ten years, and I sometimes feel left out because I don't have my own bike yet.
I hope Yamaha will continue to make this bike for many more years, because it's reliable and you don't end up selling your vehicles to make the down payment.