2004 Yamaha Road Star Midnight Cruiser reviews

For its size, it handles like a much smaller bike. It corners great, especially when you scrape the floorboards! Shifting is very smooth. I have added countless chrome accessories. This bike is a real head turner. Show less

Before Midnight Star, I was a HD buyer. But after I saw this bike, I forgot about HD. The performance, handling, looks, power, sounds and most important thing which is half the price of HD. I'm very pleased with my bike. I have since 2004 and I will keep it forever. So if you're thinking about getting a big bike, then go for Midnight Star. I love it, it's my black baby. It has lots of power and runs very smooth. Show less

This is my first motorcycle, at 50 years old, no less! Where do I start? It is simply beautiful, love at first sight. It handles great, has tons of power and just is a super ride. I can see this being my bike for many years, no need to upgrade. The Midnight Silverado package gives you a huge jump on chrome and accessories. After market add-ons seem endless... and you truly make it your own. Show less

I have put 6000 miles on the Roadstar. Overall the bike is great. I took the emblems off because the seemed to make the bike look cheap. I did the flip and grind to lower it. But my biggest gripe is the exhaust. 1700cc's should have a bark to it not sound like a sewing machine. Still one of the better bikes I have owned. Show less

I was skeptical to say the least. I've owned H-D's all my life, but when I saw this in the showroom, I fell in love. I got TWICE the bike AND power For HALF the price. Not to mention the lifetime discount through YAMAHA for parts and goodies. They are staring to go up in price now for the 05 and 06. Get it while you can !!! Show less

I have had my 04 midnight star for a year now and it doesn't come back to the garage with less then 100 miles per trip! I haven't found a HD that will hang with it! This is the most reliable bike on the road. Why would anyone buy a HD for twice the money and get an underpowered motor, poor bakes, and poor reliability? Show less

I wouldn't even begin to compare this to a Harley, why should I lower my standards. My 1700 Roadstar Midnight Rider is in a class of it's own. Why settle for less. If you're looking for somthing with a lot of style for a little $$$ then this is the bike for you. Show less

I bought this used about a month ago when it had 4,900 miles... just broken in! Traded in my 2003 1100 V Star because I wanted more power. Very comfortable, amazing power and torque, gets looks wherever I go. Previous owner really decked it out. Finally, the price to value ratio can't be beat. Paid HALF of what a similarly equiped used Harley model would be. What a cruiser. Yamaha just gets better and better. Show less

My wife would have killed me had I spent $20k on a motorcycle. I rode motorcycles for a large police department in southern California and had my share of Harley, Kawasaki, Honda and Moto Guzzi! The Yamaha is the best of them all! My only complaint is the seat. After an hour or more my butt does get sore. I guess I'll have to pop for a Mustang seat. I can't wait for Christmas! I weigh 230 lbs and with my wife on the rear I still have plenty of power. I can't imagine how strong this bike would be if I rejetted it or added pipes. I think police departments should consider using this bike. Show less

I have owned a lot of motorcycles in my 45 years, and I have to say that my new '04 Midnight Silverado is by far the sweetest of them all. Handles great, runs great. Even makes the H-D riders take notice. Show less