Excellent Bike
Written: Jul 04 '07
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Pros: Fuel Injection, gearing, handling, great MPG., dual front brakes and ride.
Cons: Short handlebars. Another couple of inches would make a world of difference.
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| lsell's Full Review: 2007 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer |
Traded a Star 1100 Classic and am pleased at the difference in handling. Curves, taking off from stop signs and ride on the highways are much better. Almost 3000 miles on it, and have averaged 47+ MPG since new. Easy 55 MPG at legal highway speeds. Added Buck's Lowers and that made a big difference in noise and wind buffeting. Will probably change out seats in Sept. when Mustang comes out with a replacement. Wife has problems sitting for long spells, as the passenger seat is too hard and stiff.
My wife and I do mixed riding. Enjoying piddling along on country roads or hitting the highways and going to a fixed destination, usually limited to a 200 mile round trip.
I am 67 yr. old and am down to 5'7", but can flat foot it at stop signs.
Overall I have to rate the bike as top notch. And the gear ratios are just about perfect.
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 11000.
Condition: New
Model Year: 2007
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Member: Larry
Location: Missouri
Reviews written: 2
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