1982 Yamaha reviews

Good bike. I bought this bike new in 1983 left over model. I had the bike until 1999. It was a good all around bike. easy to work on, reliable. I give it a thumbs up. Show less

Visions have a place in the hearts of their owners...a very warm place. Anyone who has ever owned one will tell you the same thing, "Damned bike, I love it!" Once the problems with the carbs (flat spots and air-flow problems) and the fuel tank rusting are conquered, the Vision is quite an enjoyable bike to ride. It's not the fastest bike of its era and the shaft-drive presents certain handling gremlins, but it does have its good points. It is comfortable (one OR two riders), has incredible roll-on power, and has legions of loyal fans/riders. If you would happen to cross paths with another Vision rider, you'll see what I mean. Show less

Superb! It's light, and easy to handle. Can ride all day with a decent windshield. Despite North American preferences, it can be used with saddle-bags, and two-up, with no problems. Show less

Good starter bike (6 close-ratio gears) with enough 'grunt' to get going well; will ride well at 60 all day but engine will complain at 70+mph on a hot day (95F handlebars at wrong angle leading to sore wrists etc; adequate seat comfort; nice-sounding standard exhaust note; standard seating position makes a windshield, even a small sport shield a must; overall a good, reliable bike(400+ miles a month)although I added new chain, sprockets, battery. Recommendation--you can usually find a good one if you look hard enough, and at a good price it is worth it as a starter bike to learn the ropes, with its modest power delivery and standard seating arrangement. 3 stars given for my sore wrists and heavy wind-force at freeway speeds. Show less

I have owned this bike for 1ﾽ years. It has over 35,000 miles on it and it still runs like a charm. Show less

Older dirt bikes are way behind the newer ones in the areas of suspension and brakes but if you don't have much money to spend and refuse to sacrifice power, an open class 2-stroke is the way to go. This machine is scary on the gas (FUN) but can be scary off the gas too (such as going downhill on a steep grade). FAR from perfect, my IT does always provide thrills for the paltry $600 it cost. Show less