2005 Yamaha Road Star Silverado review from United States of America
"Best bike on the road"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Nothing so far.
General comments?
I have been riding bikes all my life, and now at 45 years old I wanted an all around bike.
I have owned and rented many Harley's. The Harley is without question a good bike. I really enjoyed the wide glide. The price tag is a little much to handle for me as a casual fair weather rider. I looked to buy a used Harley and then came across the 2005 Roadstar 1700cc. I have always thought these seemed like a really good bike and I was not wrong.
After just riding my used 2005 Roadstar with Cobra slip-ons, I am very happy with the purchase. This bike satisfies everything I have expected for a road bike to be. Handles very good and the power band is great. Sound is good, and at speed is quiet, so you and passenger can talk, or your riding partner does not get annoyed beside you or behind.
I like the old style type bike. New technologies in some bikes are too sterile for me. I want to know I'm on a machine. The Roadstar was just what I was looking for, and I'm having the time of my life on it. Proud to own it.
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| Nicest motorcycle I have ever owned |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| 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 | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 3000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 4000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Kawasaki Vulcan 1500SE |
| Date of Entry | 11th March, 2007 |