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[Phantom309]

I've been watching for one since they came out and tired of the thousands of generic walk-arounds they call "reviews". I wished they had more footage in the cockpit, but maybe on the third one coming up ... I had to laugh about the "potato-potato" comment, we all know only one bike makes that sound ... except for the M8s, they go Honda-potato, Honda-potato, lol.



Sounds pretty good, but it better be at the same price of a new HD!

[willymax4]

i'd like to ride one, 25 large is right there with Harley touring bikes, and it ain't exactly homely like some of the other metric touring bikes.

[Phantom309]

More like 27 large if you want all the bells and whistles. I'm itching to ride one too, but no way buying ... at least not even thinking about it until they offer blue as a color. Only offering two color choices is pretty lame if you ask me when you are spending that much. I also hate that it's air-cooled, promised myself no more new ones until I found one 100% liquid-cooled with a REAL water pump. I can't see buying another toy for almost 30 grand that you can't ride anywhere and everywhere without worrying about cooking if you get stuck in traffic. Sure, you could always cough up another 3 or 400 hundred for a couple fans.

There is also the fact it's a Jap bike, try to unload it a year or two later and be prepared to take a hit for at least 10 grand if something better comes along you would rather have.

I have been searching for the perfect bike my whole life and still can't buy what I really want. Looks like I should keep what I have and just build it one piece at a time like Johnny Cash. 

[Phantom309]

Part 3, nothing earth shattering ...

[muddypaws]

Looks pretty nice...

[moscooter]

 
If I were younger, (don't rack up those kinda road miles anymore),  I'd sure give this one serious attention.  I'm all for the park/backup feature on a heavy tour machine,  HD should have offered that years ago.  Hell,  the HD trike had reverse on it as an "option".

I doubt the air cooled motor on this machine "cooks" your legs like a harley.  I also doubt the need to replace the lifters and/or compensator in short order..........and the list goes on.

I think I can see a blue one in someones near future..............

[load97]

I don't think the bike looks very good. Way to bulky looking. The infotainment system in the promo vids does look better than HD.

[moscooter]

I don't think the bike looks very good. Way to bulky looking. The infotainment system in the promo vids does look better than HD.

 
Most would agree it has a bulky look,  and compared to a Street Glide,  it is indeed.  Kinda why I traded my bulky SE Ultra in for a Street Glide a few yrs ago.  Any Tour model carrying a big tour pack on the back end plus bags and a full fairing on the front end..............is gonna look bulky.

[110tHunDer]

I don't think the bike looks very good. Way to bulky looking. The infotainment system in the promo vids does look better than HD.

I think it looks funky.  The lines on the bike from the side hurt my eyes.  With the angle of the front fairing and the opposite angle of the rear saddlebags and trunk, it looks like someone has grabbed it at both ends and is trying to break it in half.     Very odd design cues.

[YELLOWBIRD]

I would be willing to bet that a 2018 HD Touring bike will be in a service bay sooner then the 2018 Yamaha Star Ventura!



 



YB

[moscooter]

I would be willing to bet that a 2018 HD Touring bike will be in a service bay sooner then the 2018 Yamaha Star Ventura!



 

I wouldn't take that bet.  Not only that,  if there were to be a problem,  I believe Yamaha.......of those other than H.D.,  likely has one of the better dealer networks around the USA.



YB

[Fullsac Performance]

Part 3, nothing earth shattering ...

Three days to go 700 miles? What king of road test was that? Lol.........

Steve@fullsac.com

[ridefar]

If you can get by the overall look of the thing there is much to like in terms of performance and features. Form follows function ?

I once took a chance on first year Yamaha product and was not disappointed. If they they screw up they own it and fix it for free with the upgraded parts. Not

like HD acting like they are doing you a favor selling you the improved part plus labor at your expense to fix their screw up. Sick of it!

Will demo one and hope that I hate it!

[load97]

Not with my Yamaha I had, so you are wrong. I had to pay for their improved part.. Isn't just HD. Hell, my Blue Ember gas grill had a defect, and I was made to pay for the new improved stainless version drip tray, granted I was 1-2 months out of the warranty, but they obviously had a defect with their chit metal.

[moscooter]

Not with my Yamaha I had, so you are wrong. I had to pay for their improved part.. Isn't just HD. Hell, my Blue Ember gas grill had a defect, and I was made to pay for the new improved stainless version drip tray, granted I was 1-2 months out of the warranty, but they obviously had a defect with their chit metal.

 
Wow,  I had never heard of a Blue Ember grill and so I did a quick "google" and found this..........https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2009/07/after-reported-injuries-fiesta-again-recalls-blue-ember-grills/index.htm

Shoulda bought a Weber...........