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7 ratings and reviews
Voted most helpful review
Michael Balazki
California, USA
Reviewed on January 12, 2024
Motorcycle reviewed 2014 Yamaha Stryker
4.8
Hello there fellow riders. My name is Mike, and I stopped riding in 1996 after feeling like I used up my 9 lives on sport bikes.
2023 and I bought a cruiser. The 2014 Yamaha Stryker with 15k miles on it only because the salesman said they took one in one trade and replaced the front fork seals.
I trade...
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Hello there fellow riders. My name is Mike, and I stopped riding in 1996 after feeling like I used up my 9 lives on sport bikes.
2023 and I bought a cruiser. The 2014 Yamaha Stryker with 15k miles on it only because the salesman said they took one in one trade and replaced the front fork seals.
I traded in my Honda Rebel Spirit 750 for it. I loved the Honda and have owned more Hondas than any other brand. I've owned every 80's Interceptor and loved all of them. Honda is legendary.
That being said, so is Yamaha. I play a Yamaha bass guitar through a Yamaha amp into an SWR cab because I know what is the best and Yamaha does everything the best.
I spoke to Sean, the sales manager at the dealership who planted the seed in my head that for a cruiser you need that huge motor with the tons of torque in order to experience the cruiser vibe, and he was 100% right. I also bought a used Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
4.0
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Wade Dortch
Reviewed on June 6, 2023
Motorcycle reviewed 2014 Yamaha Raider S
5.0
I was Riding a 1979 XS1100, one owner 30,000 miles. Wanted to upgrade for something newer, always dream of owning a Yamaha Raider S, when the time came to make that dream can true I hit the Jack pot. I have a 2014 Raider S, 400 miles, with all the factory option. This bike is a MONSTER to enjoy. It has style...
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I was Riding a 1979 XS1100, one owner 30,000 miles. Wanted to upgrade for something newer, always dream of owning a Yamaha Raider S, when the time came to make that dream can true I hit the Jack pot. I have a 2014 Raider S, 400 miles, with all the factory option. This bike is a MONSTER to enjoy. It has style, power, and plenty of chrome to play with. I chrome my wheels, and put the 240 rear tire on. Trust me it money will sent.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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Douglas Fink
California
Reviewed on March 27, 2022
Motorcycle reviewed 2014 Yamaha Stryker
4.5
I bought it new and drove it off the showroom floor in 2014. I currently have 82,459 miles on it. It never broke down, never left me stranded. By far the best bike I’ve ever owned. I just with it was a little longer so my wife and I could enjoy the longer rides I go on. I also wish it had a bigger engin...
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I bought it new and drove it off the showroom floor in 2014. I currently have 82,459 miles on it. It never broke down, never left me stranded. By far the best bike I’ve ever owned. I just with it was a little longer so my wife and I could enjoy the longer rides I go on. I also wish it had a bigger engine. Outside of that, for me, it’s supper comfortable and perfect . I still prefer the stock seat than the aftermarket one my wife likes. I’ll ride this thing until the wheels fall off. At this rate, I have no idea when that will happen lol
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
3.0
Comfort
5.0
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Jason
Central Washington State
Reviewed on September 19, 2018
Motorcycle reviewed 2014 Yamaha Raider S
5.0
Like Thor's hammer, Mjolnir; "in Norse mythology as one of the most fearsome and powerful weapons in existence" Yamaha Raider has a 'Thunderous' feel due in large part to its torque no doubt...
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Like Thor's hammer, Mjolnir; "in Norse mythology as one of the most fearsome and powerful weapons in existence" Yamaha Raider has a 'Thunderous' feel due in large part to its torque no doubt
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
4.0
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Anonymous
Southern California
Reviewed on March 6, 2016
Motorcycle reviewed 2014 Yamaha Raider S
5.0
My first impression of pictures of this monster was wow. But then I saw the beast in person and was in stunned silence; pictures cannot do justice. It is absolutely incredible & makes my heart palpitate every time I see it. And now that I actually own one, well lets just say, its my therapy. All the r...
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My first impression of pictures of this monster was wow. But then I saw the beast in person and was in stunned silence; pictures cannot do justice. It is absolutely incredible & makes my heart palpitate every time I see it. And now that I actually own one, well lets just say, its my therapy. All the reviews on this are spot on especially regarding the raw power and handling. Even stock is just fine for me with no plans in the foreseeable future for any upgrades. I cannot get enough of riding on this machine; its man and machine at its finest. Very contented and satisfying experience that keeps rewarding with every twist of the throttle. I'm not much into speed, but as some have commented, this will get you up to speed effortlessly; the fastest I have gone on this is a little over 100 mph. I am more into torque which is the very reason why I acquired this bike; it has tons of it. The torque actually scared me on my first ride; but of course I got real used to it & love it.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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Mark Hopkins
Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Reviewed on July 6, 2014
Motorcycle reviewed 2014 Yamaha V Star 1300 Deluxe
5.0
I bought a new V Star Deluxe Wednesday the 2nd. I think this is the best bike I've ever rode. It has comfort, tons of power, is nimble and awesome brakes. I'll update the post when I have more miles in this sweet ride....
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I bought a new V Star Deluxe Wednesday the 2nd. I think this is the best bike I've ever rode. It has comfort, tons of power, is nimble and awesome brakes. I'll update the post when I have more miles in this sweet ride.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
4.0
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les keller
grand rapids, Michigan
Reviewed on September 27, 2013
Motorcycle reviewed 2014 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec
5.0
It's a very comfortable ride. It has tons of power and torque. It gets very good gas mileage for this size motor. I can't always see the speedometer in bright sun light. I will live with this. Other bikes are heavier than this - it has good weight....
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It's a very comfortable ride. It has tons of power and torque. It gets very good gas mileage for this size motor. I can't always see the speedometer in bright sun light. I will live with this. Other bikes are heavier than this - it has good weight.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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