| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2011 |
| Acceleration marks | 6 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 8 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
5.9 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 1 miles |
| Most recent distance | 10600 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Suzuki Boulevard C90 |
Summary:
This bike needs to be redesigned
Faults:
Most recent that seems to happen to a lot of the V-Star line is the starter clutch goes out. Around $1300.00 to fix. Spoke to the dealer and they confirmed. Look out! Other that, the bike has been a joy to ride.
General Comments:
After about 2 hours of riding, the seat is uncomfortable. But acceleration is quick, and out does any Harley.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 1st May, 2011
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2010 |
| Acceleration marks | 8 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 7 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.5 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 23000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom Limited |
Summary:
Damn good bike
Faults:
Front spark plug fouling up.
General Comments:
Motorcycle looks good. I have 7" risers, Cobra exhaust, and a Kuryuakyn Hi Five air intake.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 27th December, 2010
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2010 |
| Acceleration marks | 8 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 9 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.4 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 25 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 35000 kilometres |
| Previous motorcycle | Yamaha XS650 |
Summary:
Top package all round
Faults:
Starter gear, ring gear etc, went at 25000km.
Now the starter; the brushes went at 30000km.
General Comments:
Top bike, the price is great, but the power runs out at 190km/h.
Handles better than most.
Easy to make mods for oneself.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 28th September, 2010
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Acceleration marks | 7 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 8 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.4 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 2 miles |
| Most recent distance | 22500 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Harley-Davidson FXRS-SP Low Rider Sport |
Summary:
The best bike for the money, period
Faults:
I have had nothing go wrong in over 22000 miles.
General Comments:
I have read that the seat is uncomfortable, but I disagree. I ride whenever I can, and find you need to get into shape to ride a motorcycle just like a bicycle.
In the spring, 150 miles a day kills my lower back and butt. By July I'm cranking out 400 to 450 miles of twisty river roads in the Idaho and Montana Rockies, spending 8 to 10 hours of saddle time with no pain at all.
I get 50+ mpg on the mtn roads, 48 to 50 mpg to and from work (25 miles round trip) and 49 to 51 when puttin on 2 lane highway at avg speed of 60 to 65.
I love this bike. It has been completely trouble free. I even get 10000 miles out of tires - just replaced my second set in October and I'm ready for spring. I can't believe I bought such a great bike for such an affordable price. I'm shopping for a 2nd one for my wife. We go out two up and it really cuts the acceleration (my only complaint) out of the twisty corners. I really love to lean it over, scrape the footboards and hammer the gas.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd December, 2009