This week: 2014 Yamaha V-Star 250: Please Re-Vote

[Chabu]

I can only picture it on an MSF range, so a definite "meh" (aka uncool) for me.

[blues2cruise]

You're all voting from the point of view of experienced riders who want lots of power and "exotic styling.

If you are a beginner or a small person who only wants a commuter bike, then it is awesome.

[BRUMBEAR]

I am really not, I am looking at several things it's to heavy and underpowered to ride safely in NJ traffic anywhere but in town.
1 280 mm disc not really good enough IMO. It actually doesn't even look that good to me and it's carbed.
There are so many better options it is a fail in comparison to the options available. Not hating on it really just a look at it from every angle I could think of.

[totalmotorcycle]

I am really not, I am looking at several things it's to heavy and underpowered to ride safely in NJ traffic anywhere but in town.
1 280 mm disc not really good enough IMO. It actually doesn't even look that good to me and it's carbed.
There are so many better options it is a fail in comparison to the options available. Not hating on it really just a look at it from every angle I could think of.

Ok, here is a challenge for you, find another 250cc cruiser that's $4k and better. The only one I could think of off the top of my head would be: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcyc ... Aquila.htm as it's $3999 and has FI. But then you are trading a Yamaha name for a Hysoung one for 10% less cost and (20%) 60lbs heavier.

Mike

[BRUMBEAR]

cruiser is tough I am talking all small cc I don't even think there to many cruisers made in the 250/500 and there is good reason.

[BRUMBEAR]

If it's cruiser style a scooter is a better buy IMO cruiser is tough I am talking all small cc I don't even think there are to many cruisers made in the 250/500 and there is good reason.I would honestly buy a rebel before the Vstar.
http://powersports.honda.com/2012/rebel.aspx
Also away from N America might be a better place to look for a 250/350 cruiser I think Royal Enfield has a 350 cruiser as well.
http://www.heromotocorp.com/en-in/the-b ... ycles.html
http://www.kymcousa.com/showroom/scoote ... index.html
http://royalenfield.com/motorcycles/thunderbird-350
and for shards n giggles
http://www.clevelandcyclewerks.com/bikes/
http://www.mahindratwowheelers.com/home.php

[Chabu]

Cruisers are simply not meant to be that small - it is counter to how I define a cruiser. Cruisers are meant for straight line highway riding so I simply think that any cruiser with 250cc's is welll....ummm....wrong .

[BRUMBEAR]

Well with 189 votes for awesome you can be sure of one thing FACTORY YAMAHA is watching

[grundlem7]

Well with 189 votes for awesome you can be sure of one thing FACTORY YAMAHA is watching

Nope just a cookie blocking exploit.

[totalmotorcycle]

Well, I ended up going with: awesome

I would have a hard time not to give a entry level motorcycle such a rank because it means someone is new to the sport of riding and man, I know how much fun they are having getting into it, and not only that but they did it right by not starting on a massive cruiser. I'd definitely go up to them and let them know that too and give them a warm welcome into the motorcycling community.

The Honda Rebel would be tied I would say with the Yammie, it's about the same weight and about the same price, just depends on what looks/fits the rider best. Couldn't go wrong with either one IMO.

Mike