Japanese manufacturers build motorcycles that are “significantly more reliable” than those made by companies in the U.S. and Europe, according to a just-released “Consumer Reports” survey of subscribers. They provided their experiences on more than 12,300 bikes built between 2008 and 2014. Yamaha/Star was judged to be the most reliable …
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By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Sometimes when a new motorcycle model is released the reaction is to yawn. Seen that. Done that. Other times, there’s an immediate urge to figure out a way to get one to ride. It was a case of the latter when Yamaha’s cruiser brand, Star Motorcycles, …
Read More »Star Unveils Mid-Sized Bagger, Kawasaki Has Ninja 300
Baggers are big, right? Both in terms of popularity and size. Just look at the heavyweights with hard bags and front fairings from Harley-Davidson and Victory. Yamaha’s Star motorcycle line is betting that there’s room for a mid-sized full dresser. It has just unveiled the all-new 2013 V Star
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