Yamaha Warrior reviews

Years of MX racing cannot describe the acceleration of the Warrior, with smooth shifts, and the torque to lift the wheel off the ground! The oversized exhaust caught my eye. Show less

I bought my Warrior used 2 1/2 years ago with 6500 miles on it. It is now at 22,500. Simply put, this is one sweet ride. I've used it both for commuting from SD to Rancho Bernardo, and for a couple of long hauls - most notably, up PCH to Ft. Bragg, about 3 hours north of San Francisco. If you can still get your hands on a good one used, grab it; you won't be disappointed. Show less

I have had my 2005 Warrior for 2 1/2 years and am still totally impressed and thoroughly in love with this bike. When I bought this bike it had three thousand miles on it. The salesman at the shop said it was very fast BUT not good for long distance riding. Haha! Well I have proved him wrong after riding from Orlando, Florida to Sturgis, South Dakota (I also rode through the Rocky Mountains on the way). The bottom line is this bike will do it all when properly accessorized. Show less

This is my second bike and I love everything about it. Everyone who looks at the bike is amazed by it. They like the flames on it and the cannon for the muffler. Then when I tell them the size of the engine their jaws drop. It's a really smooth ride and plenty of power whenever I need it. I recommend this bike to everyone. Show less

First, it's the best looking stock bike made. Some people don't care for the big muffler. Some put different pipes on it, but I think that takes away from the style of the bike. It sounds great. It is quiet at 80 mph. The ride is so much fun and it handles great. I go on 220 mile trips many times a year. So far no other bike can replace this one. I had a Maxim 550 for 21 years and I hope this one lasts that long. Show less

I just bought a one-owner 2003 Road Star Warrior less than a week ago and love it! I thought about buying this bike for quite some time, and now with a little more experience under my belt, own it and would recommend it to anyone looking for a hot metric V-twin. It has loads of power, is beautifully designed and is seriously a piece of artwork! I am 100% satisfied with the performance, ride, cornering and comfort (Corbin seat). I would buy another Warrior without hesitation. Show less

I bought this bike a few months ago used with only 500 miles! This is my second motorcycle within a year and let me tell you... I wasn't planning on buying this 2006 Yamaha Warrior in Cobalt Blue and Star Silver Flames...until my 79' XS750 Triple started having a bunch of trouble (the engine blew), and I was just casually looking at motorcycles...and this baby caught my eye! I immediately went and sat down on her and stood her up and I had instantly made the connection. I had to leave because the dealer was closing, but I came back the following week and she was still there, waiting for me to purchase her. I have not been disappointed at all! So much power - it's awesome. Go ahead... compare it to the other cruisers out there. It makes better numbers on torque and horsepower and it's certainly cheaper than most out there. Hands down, it is the best! Show less

In my search for finding the right bike from me I discovered that comfort and performance were my two -must haves- when it came to purchasing a new motorcycle. I tested several bikes in the same class as the Yamaha Warrior, the Honda VTX 1800, Victory Vegas, Harley V-Rod, and Kawaski Mean Streak. All of which are great bikes. I enjoyed riding each of them for different reasons. But the Yamaha Warrior really stood out when it came to my two requirements. The bike just fit me and even with the stock seat the ride was comfortable. As far as performance, I thought the V-Rod had more guts on the straight aways, but the cornering was won by the Warrior. All in all, I really feel the Yamaha Warrior provides not only great performance and comfort but is also a great value for the dollar. So now I am a proud owner of a 2006 Cobalt Blue Yamaha Warrior... Show less

I had a 250 Ninja to learn on. I leapt up to the Warrior with a little concern. This motorcycle is amazing. It rides so smooth, it's very comfortable for me and I'm not very tall but I can touch the ground fine.... It has so much power and it's so easy to ride. I wish this was my starter bike 3 years ago, it handles so much better than that lil 250.... Show less

I have been riding for years and have had many nice bikes. I currently ride a Honda (400xr) and my Warrior. I have had lots of good years with both Yamy's and Hondas. This Yamy is so great, where do I begin? I found this bike by accident and am very glad I did. I was looking for an FJR. Ok, down to the bike. Love the power and the performance. To take off on a bike with such low rpm's is a first for me. This bike redlines at 5,000, most bikes that's where they get powerful. Not this one. The Warrior will throw you back in the seat under 2 grand and keep you there. I have not really rode mine hard due to break-in but I passed a truck starting at 30mph and was up to 90 in nothing flat. The ride is one of my favs. It feels kind of like a sportbike but you sit more upright, much better on my back. I had a sportbike and it was fast and fun but very uncomfortable on longer rides. The Warrior is just as fun and much more comfortable. When my wife and I go for a ride there is plenty of power for the both of us. The 2 of us are pushing 450lbs with gear. I do notice I need to stiffen the shock up some. It is a little soft with both of us. That is an easy adjustment. So far my fuel mileage has been about 37-38mpg. that's some freeway and more city and the occasional back country road. I use reg. unleaded (mostly chevron). The 4 gal. tank is nice but would like a 5. I love the 3 diff. trip odometers and the fuel light. The one trip odom. starts when the fuel light comes on. When the light comes on, I usually have about 1 gal left. So far I have rode 20 miles past the light coming on but think I could easily do another 20. I think total distance is probably going to be 150 miles. The clock is a very big plus. It is hard to see what time it is while riding a bike but not on the Warrior. It's right there under the tach. I plan to keep my bike mostly stock. I may add a winshield in the colder months. As for the exhaust, I like the sound and it has a look all its own with the big canister exhaust that a lot of people get rid of. When I pull up next to a car, I won't blow their eardrums off and make them role up their windows. Plus I don't love wrenching on a bike hence why I am riding a Yamy. The Midnight is still my fav. I love the black and red paint scheme. Ok complaints - foot pegs are a little small. I plan on building my own mini floor boards or just widening the pegs out an inch. Hard saddle bags not an option yet. I plan on building my own on this also out of black diamond plate aluminum. Hope this helps everybody. Have lots of fun - safe riding people. Show less