2004 Yamaha reviews

This bike is great looking and fit and finish is excellent. Power delivery is smooth and pulls like a horse with max torque at 3500 rpm great with 2 up riding. Fuel mileage is average for 102 cube motor arnd 33 to 35 mpg, the bad is the 4 gallon fuel tank. Handle bars are set too low and makes rider lean forward which puts the rider fighting the wind. Air breather too wide and foot pegs are too far back. These items I corrected due to the fact I ride on long trips. If you're the typical consumer and only ride from bike shop to bar, then back home, never going over 100 miles from home, you probably won't need to change a thing. Exact accessories are below. Show less

This bike vibrates a little after 50 and it seems over worked at 70mph. The gears clunk and the clutch is so loose it causes the gears to click badly on every shift. But, after finding out this is the way it was designed and me getting used to the noises, I love it. It gives you good power in every gear and will run up a hill at 50mph and as long as you don't mind running at 55-65mph on the freeway, it's the best. The seat is uncomfortable after 50-75 miles but it looks great as well as the rest of the bike!!! I purchased mine with 3600 miles on it with a windshield, saddle bags and many extras. This is the best starter bike made!! No question! And, did I mention how awesome it looks? Show less

Good bike. A lot better than my old 82 Kawi (not hard to do). It has been in my garage on the center stand (one plus) for the past year and a half due to a deployment to Afghanistan. No real complaints except for the lack of ease to pull the battery (disasemble the fairing) and a lack of storage under the seat. The seat itself seems to be an afterthought from Yamaha. The gas tank is about the right size. It's about the same size as your bladder is tough. Gas and bathroom breaks are about the same time. I have noticed that the front fork gets squishy when it is pushed hard through mountain twisties. An adjustable fork would be nice, along with an upgraded seat. I like that it isn't plastered with Yamaha all over like the sport bikes. Good bike, plenty of power, and it's scary quick. Show less

This bike seems to ride okay, but it's hard to compare, as we came off of a Honda Goldwing. We sure miss the glass ride we got with the Wing. But the Roadstar is what it is. We'll ride it for a few years but most likely go back to the Wing. We found the seats a little hard on the back side. We noticed that when making left hand tight turns the rear wheel sides a few inches. We had the tire pressure checked and all was okay. We did nothing to the engine or pipes. We like to hear the radio, not the pipes. Show less

I purchased a 2004 R6 used with 1,800 miles on it a few months ago as my first bike. Since then, I bought a 2006 ZX10R thinking I would move up to the 1000 cc bike. Well, I am reluctant to sell my R6 because it is such a fun bike to ride. It has a comfortable riding position for a sport bike and has very quick handling and a smooth as silk engine. The brakes are excellent too. It is really quick, but you have to get the revs up a bit before it starts pulling hard. It took some getting used to the sensitive throttle but with some time on the bike, it smooths out. The Kawi 636 is faster, but for all around comfort, fun to ride and quality, the R6 is tough to beat. Show less

Bought new for my daughter, age14, as an upgrade bike from a TTR 90. She took right to the ease of shifting. Now I want to get her a XT225 at age 16 and she doesn't want to get rid of her TTR125LE. It is a very good bike overall. VERY cold blooded, long warm up time. Starts after about three trys with electric starter, ten seconds, fifteen seconds and finally fires. She has run it on some back trails in TN and on the roads in Ohio. Good learner bike. Dad has GPS confirmed 63 mph (lay down on seat, less wind resistance) had it wrapped pretty tight. Change oil often, Glad I bought it. Show less

I live in Florida in the winter and up north in the summer, so I have my Vino parked for a few months when I head north. The first time I parked it for about two months, the float stuck. Then, after getting it unstuck, the engine was so lean it wouldn't run. The pilot and main jets were gummed up to where it wouldn't run from the evaporation of one bowl of gas. About three hours later, it is running fine, but I now know to drain the carb when I'm going to let the bike sit. Other than that, the bike has been flawless and is a fun way to get around for short trips where the ~50mph top speed is adequate. This bike is basically a 'fast moped.' It is too small for riding two up, unless the driver and passenger are both very small. The suspension works fine for my 150 pounds, but would be taxed with 300 pounds. If I were using the scooter for 'do everything' transportation I would have gotten a bigger bike with a bigger engine, but I have a motorcycle for going faster and farther. For running around town, the Vino is way more fun than the motorcycle, and is totally effortless to ride. It has some storage under the seat, and you can carry stuff between your feet on the flat foot board. I'd like a bigger gas tank though. It only holds a little over a gallon, so fuel stops are frequent for the distance ridden. Show less

I bought a 2004 V Star Classic about two months ago, never having ridden before. The bike has plenty of power and looks great. I have received many compliments on the bike. I ride mainly highway to work and am averging about 55 MPG. This is a great bike for a newbie or for someone who has been riding for years. Show less

I got this bike on September 3rd 2006 for a great deal. It fired right up. I was very easy to learn on, and switches gears easy, it's just a normal 5 speed bike but when this bike goes into 3rd you can just fly. The brakes are great, and easy to control, just a little heavy for it's size, but the power of the bike takes care of that problem. If you need more power, get a t-4 titaniam pipe, expensive but will help the bike a lot!!! The only little problem with the comfort, which is probably the same for evey bike, is after using your wrist so much it starts to hurt. This is what defines a Yamaha! Show less

This bike was my first in over twenty years, I have loved the bike since the day I bought it. It is August 2006 now and I have been using it as a daily rider back and forth on my commute averaging about 120 miles a day. It has great power and handling and has had few if any problems for me. My dealership has done all the required maintenance and handled the few warranty issues with excellent service and detailed work. My wife and I ride two up with no lack of power or handling. I would reccomend this bike to anyone. Show less