Had it 2 months, CDI unit cooked at $1050 aus. Genuine part, not good. Maybe other electrical
problems too once I find a cheaper CDI. Yamaha mechanic said they had 5-6 different model Yams with similar problems that week (?).
Noisy cam chain, expensive repair.
Overall, a good all rounder.
65kw. Shaft drive is great.
Turns heads, mine is navy blue.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 13th May, 2010
Great all rounder
Front wheel bearing at 36,000 miles.
Front fork seals at 41942 miles.
Exhaust collector box 49100 and 74154 miles.
Silencers at 67028 miles.
Battery at 7230 miles.
Great for touring, managed the coastline of England and Wales 3100 miles from Leicester in 2 weeks.
Great fun on mountain passes (Scotland in January!)
Numb bum after 1-2 hours, so usually stop for a break.
Great for commuting.
No chain - so no mess, easy to clean!
With side boxes and top box, works well for holidays.
MPG around 50.
Factory tyres (Dunlop) were lumpy on cornering, so I have used Michelin ever since.
Accelerates effortlessly.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 8th March, 2009
Solid and reliable without being in any way spectacular
Screen has started to "buzz" -- more annoying than a problem, I guess.
I reviewed this bike just after I bought -- now, it's a lot more km on!
The love affair has grown!!
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd July, 2008
An outstanding all-rounder that responds well to rider input
The exhaust downpipes are the only area of real concern: they are showing surface rusting -- probably because they sit directly behind the (unprotected) front wheel, and get water and anything else on the road flung at them.
There is some dulling and minor pitting on the aluminium coating on the engine.
This bike is quick when needed. It rolls on in any gear, and is very forgiving if you're a gear too high.
The seating position is very relaxed and comfortable, with perhaps just a touch too much weight on my hands for really extended cruising.
The 24L tank is a real bonus. At ~5L per 100 km in the country, it lasts longer than my backside or bladder do!
"Bum fatigue" sets in after about 1.5 hours at a stretch; then about an hour after the first break.
Two-up riding alters the bike's general balance very little.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 9th March, 2006
Great, solid, shaft driven bike
Only problem was with luggage fitted. The front end tended to have a caster-wheel effect at about 40mph.
A great bike. Nearly bullet-proof. Put some Mac100s on it and it'll stick wet and dry. I even embarrassed racing snakes on it!!!
The weather protection was poor (got better waterproofs!!). Fit some luggage and it became a good tourer (see fault note).
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 18th November, 2005
Comfy sports tourer
Rusting around mirror mounts, mainly oxidising.
Comfy sports tourer.
Can be pushed in a straight line, but bit on the long side for tight cornering.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 2nd August, 2005