2007 Yamaha Road Star 1700 review from United States of America
"Very good quality and value for the price"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Very good acceleration, massive low-end torque.
Roll-on performance good at all speeds. On the highway it seems to have plenty of reserve for passing without down shifting.
Excellent low speed handling.
Braking seems weaker than expected, but my previous bike was power assisted, so maybe it's me.
One minor repair, seat release latch broke. Dealer fixed without an appointment while I waited!
Running costs excellent except gas mileage is not that great, low 40's.
Definitely would buy another Yamaha cruiser product.
General comments?
Very high quality fit, finish, function. Equal to my BMW in build quality at a fraction of the price.
Most comfortable stock seat I've ever had on a bike. Like the floorboards, and the sitting position while on the road is very comfortable. With a windshield you could easily ride this bike long distances, although I prefer no windshield and just use the bike to commute to and from work.
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2007 |
| Year of manufacture | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Acceleration marks | 9 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 9 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1500 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | BMW K 1200LT SE |
| Date of Entry | 24th February, 2009 |