2001 Yamaha reviews

This is my first bike. Though many people say not to learn on a two stroke, I went and bought one and I did. I had never even ridden a two stroke before. Luckily, I had someone to help me out so it went pretty smooth. It took me a while to learn how to start out but within a few minutes I got the hang of it. This bike is a great bike. It is so fast that I was afraid to take it out of second gear the first time I rode it. The powerband is amazing. Every time it hits the powerband, I find my whole body shifting towards the back of the seat. The comfort is great; I had absolutely no fatigue. It is also a very reliable bike. It starts about 1st or second kick every time. The YZ 80 is a great bike for a person coming off of a TTR or any smaller four stroke. I would recommend it as a second bike. I love my YZ 80! Show less

I've owned mine since I bought it new almost 5 years ago. Just keep up the preventive maintenance schedule and she'll be as reliable as can be. Great performance every ride . . . competing or joy riding I rate my 426 as the best dirt bike I've ever owned! Show less

Previously a 2 stroke devotee - never thought a 4 stroke could deliver the performance of a 2 stroke - Wrong. Smooth predictable power and heaps of it! Starting? nothing difficult about it. Decompress just past top dead centre, return kickstart to top, release decompression lever and 1 committed fast kick. haven't had the opportunity to thoroughly test suspension - but experience so far tells me it's going to be good. This is easily the best bike I've ever owned. Show less

This is my first dirt bike, motorcycle, and other than truck vehicle. Rode an old (1970's) 250 down the street twice many years ago and that's it prior to this. Obviously, comparison wise I cannot give a valid opinion but my observations were as follows: It was intimidating at first (Ocotillo wells) but got the hang of it quickly and within an hour was quite comfortable on this bike. INSANE POWER!!! Slowly working my way into the throttle after each ride I got to open it up with 1/2 throttle and my eyes sucked back into my head and the world shook. It seemed like I could easily blow other guys away with the power of this bike. Yet it was easy to handle, liked to stay straight, and is pretty light. I had no trouble picking it up or starting it; it was comfortable. Within a few rides, I was trying wheelies and skidding turns (I am sure there is a proper term for this). Seems easy to work on and pretty straightforward. Show less

I have a 2001 yz80 and I love it. It's so fast and it's insane on the tracks. I ride trails and tracks and I have fun all the time. Racing or trail riding, this bike is it. Show less

This has to be the best bike that I have ever owned. When I bought it a few months ago, it was bone stock except for a few add-ons here and there. This bike has a very powerful engine and I wouldn't plan to change anything. It is what you could say a wicked bike, it will keep up with the 05 CRF450 no problem and hill climbing on it is great. It's an all around great bike! Very Strong - No problems. Show less

I've owned and ridden everything from a 50cc ATC to an Electra Glide. Overall, the Road Star is my all time favorite. I love the power, sound and handling. It's an exceptional machine. I am VERY pleased with my Midnight. The reason for the four-star comfort rating is highly personal -- being 6'4" doesn't put me in the "fit most people" category. I purchased the bike in July '05; at the time, it had just over 2k miles. Today, (November '05) it has well over 12,000 miles. Needless to say, this baby doesn't get much time to rest. It is ridden virtually every day with NO major problems or concerns. I love it, my wife loves it, my buds are envious. I especially enjoy riding with those who have Harleys --- for several reasons: My bike is ALWAYS ready to go; we can run off and leave just about all of them; my YamaHog runs smoother and gets better MPG; we have more money for nicer rooms and better food ;-). When shopping for a motorcycle, I found a Harley which was smaller, was 5 years OLDER yet was selling for twice the price I paid for my Star (actually more than twice). My only regret is buying from the place that I did. Show less

I bought this bike used and have not had a problem since I've owned it. It is not your typical putt-around four-stroke. Especially once you cut the throttle stop and take out the spark arrestor. The power is definitely there but if you want to just cruise around you can. If you want to race that is no problem either. Show less

I bought this bike second hand but the previouse owner took really good care of the bike and did NOT make any engine or performance upgrades and the bike still flys. Show less

My Dad just got me this bike and I love it! When I tried it out at the seller's house I was in first gear and when I hit the powerband the front wheel came right off the ground! Also my bike is totally stock! Hands down RIPPER! Show less