i mean in terms of parformance, low end torqe and realiability etc.
2006-07-20 12:27:31 · 6 answers · asked by sbreal 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
v star, sounds better
2006-07-20 12:30:01 · answer #1 · answered by shady_lmtd12 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nobody can answer that question perfectly, but one of the senior flight instructors over here has a honda and it has 22000 miles without a tune up. I am positively sure that yamahas require valve work at 7-10k miles. I wouldnt push it, since I think we have all seen that video of the yamaha shooting a valve through a guys wrist. Replace wrist with crotch on the v-star.
2006-07-20 14:55:27 · answer #2 · answered by Doggzilla 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My biased opinion is the v-star, since I own one. It's my first bike, an '06 that I purchased Sept '05 and now have 3375 miles on it. Personally, I think that it should have a 6 speed transmission instead of a 5, because once on the highway it just seems like the bike needs another gear. Maybe a bit underpowered, but with new pipes and air cleaner I think it will "wake up" enough for me. Not for the experienced/long time rider, though, as they will become bored quickly-but excellent for a starter bike.
2006-07-20 15:29:31 · answer #3 · answered by moxiesharks03 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know much about the aero i have the 600 shadow and it preforms better than my brother in laws v star 650 with cobra drag pipes and a k and n air filter. mine is stock. so im gonna have to say stay with honda
2006-07-21 20:21:21 · answer #4 · answered by deathdealer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The VStar seemed a little under powered , to me. I think they are a little complicated to service, as well.
In terms of reliabilty, a liquid cooled engine is better.
I've had good service out of Hondas
2006-07-20 13:22:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yamaha v star.
2006-07-20 12:48:44 · answer #6 · answered by pinkpony 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋