2001 Yamaha reviews

This bike is awesome. It has it all; great suspension, excellent handling, very broad powerband, and the most usable power. My previous bike before this was a TTR-125L, and what a difference. I will never go back to a four-stroke!! Show less

I bought my V-Star 1100 two years ago and have had a blast on this machine since. No problems, just routine maintenance and TLC is all this beefy beast requires. I recently completed a 22 state POSSE ride with the HOG group and only a handful of the Harley riders noticed my bike was not a Harley. I rode every state west of the Mississippi with them without a hitch. The Rocky Mountains were a test for me and my skills, more than they were for my V-Star. It performed well in the elevations and had plenty of power reserve to handle the inclines. I also enjoyed the superb braking and ease of handling this bike gave me on the trip because those Rocky Mountain inclines are soon followed by steep declines and curves that make a person hug the the seat. The V-Star is well balanced and has a low center of gravity making it your partner when it comes to staying up-right. I wouldn't trade this bike for any other... really. I will buy a Harley though, then of course will come the time when I will have to choose which of the two fine machines to ride that day. P.S. Those Harley owners who did notice my bike were understanding and kind and each one expressed delight that at least I was riding. It's because of the kindness of these folks and my love of riding that I will get a Harley someday. The HOG group rocks! Show less

I bought my 1100 Custom new in 2001. I have ridden bikes for 30 years and I always dreamed of owning an H-D Soft Tail. In fact, I ordered one. But before the 12 month wait was up, I walked into a Yamaha Dealer and saw this beauty sitting on the showroom floor. After looking the bike over I decided it was the sharpest looking stock bike I had ever seen. The kicker was that I could get this bike for less than half of what I was paying for the Soft Tail I ordered! I read reviews, talked to people, and thought long and hard. I finally told the H-D dealer to keep the Soft Tail. That may have been the best decision I've ever made as far as purchasing a bike. Many times I've been told, "Hey, nice Harley." To which I quickly reply, "Thanks, but it's not a Harley." I've come out of stores before and found groups of people admiring my bike. That says a lot and pushes the cool points for this bike way up the scale. I've added a sissy bar and Cobra drag slip-ons (with removable baffles, heh, heh). I am so happy with everything about this bike, I'm thinking about selling it and buying a new one just like it. Except, this time I think I'll go with the "Raven" blacked-out version. Show less

The bike really kicks after the 4000rpm range, and takes off so hold on. Very comfortable for long rides and fast. No need to spend the extra for the R6 this thing will keep up with it if you know how to ride. Take the motorcycle safety course and you can even show newbies up on 1000s. Show less

What can I say, I'm STILL in love. It's fast, it handles, and it's comfortable. NO problems, knock on wood. Settled on Amsoil, change it ALOT more often than they say to, and Honda Red Can chain lube. The bike just gets BETTER. I've got a full fairing on it, bobbed that ugly rear fender, NOW it looks like what it is, a sport bike, only it's comfortable. Did I mention comfortable? EXACTLY what I wanted. Show less

What a great touring bike!! I have added many chrome goodies to mine and a custom black paint job. It really is a classic beautiful motorcycle. I have consistently attained better than 40 mpg city and 46 hwy, no problems of any kind, smooth ride, great power. It handles me (large) and my wife with ease. We have ridden it from FL to TN and back and thoroughly enjoyed the trip and the riding in the mountains. Both turns at speed and low speed (in the parking lot) handling is a dream. I would recommend that anyone should try a Yamaha Royal Star Venture, I believe that you will be more than satisfied!! Show less

The opening title says it all. I have a '01 roadstar silverado, I purchased used. I got it for a great price and can't say enough good things about this bike. Having owned 3 harley's in the past (sportster, and 2 old shovelheads) I can honestly say I have no regrets of buying this bike. I have owned it for 3 weeks now and have put over 1500 miles on it, all pretty much weekend riding so far with an after work ride on occasion and haven't had a single problem. Only problem so far is finding the time to ride. I plan on going to sturgis this year (1800 miles one way) and I'm not trailering!!!! Bottom line is if you want a great looking, powerful, good sounding, comfortable and dependable bike look no farther than a roadstar silverado. As for sound, if you want it loud they make pipes for it... if you want it quiet keep it stock. I have to laugh after owning Harley's in the past I haven't been drowned out by a louder bike yet. So far I have set off 2 car alarm's (to my knowledge) not trying to. The looks I get are great and I love this bike. You can't go wrong with this choice, I found out the hard way thinking harley made the only bike I would ever need. So if your ego is in check by a roadstar, if you worry what the other people will think, well hang your head and buy the H-D. Just hope it's the right model or year for whomever you're wanting to impress. I on the other hand am happy as can be with my Silverado. Show less

This bike does it all. With smooth power and great gearing, this thing can hang on the trails, at the track, or the hill climbs. It can always go faster than you are willing. It's built tough, too. If it doesn't start on the first kick, replace the spark plug and it will. I haven't had any major problems whatsoever. Show less

I purchased this bike used from an individual and then took off with my son to San Diego CA last May. I had not ridden much in the last 20 years. And with out any pre trip rides we headed out. This machine took the abuse of 100 degree temps and 12,000 feet elevation we only changed the oil in LA and spent 15 days on the road so a lot of those days were 500-mile days. Not a problem for this Bike it works like a dream the whole trip. Comfort and control are the hallmark of this bike. I look forward to many more miles of fun and memories. Show less

I just bought my bike about a month ago in February of '04. I've already put nearly 1,000 miles on it despite the cold weather here in Michigan and I LOVE this bike. It is my first bike but after much research and after laying my eyes on one in person, I knew it was what I wanted. My dad has a Honda Shadow and we wanted to be able to ride together so I needed a comfortable bike. This bike WINS in this category... I can ride for a couple hours before I really need to get off and take a break. As far as performance, the bike packs PLENTY of punch. It's my first bike as I said before and I find the power scary at times... If you leave this bike in first gear and roll back the throttle all the way, the front tire comes off the ground at about 9,000 rpms when the power band kicks in. You can hit 100 mph in just a few seconds on this bike if you want to. The overall quality of the bike is exceptional and up to Yamaha's par. So if you're looking for a nice bike that's comfortable enough to tour on but gives you the performance of the sport-class. I highly recommend the YZF600. You know you love it when you're willing to bundle up and ride around town when it's 35 degrees outside. Show less