The Yamaha V-Star 1300 is a mid-sized cruiser that offers a tasty mix between comfort, power and style. It is powered by a 1,304cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected V-twin engine, which offers a generous amount of power and torque. As long as fuel efficiency is concerned the Yamaha V-Star 1300 rewards you with an estimated fuel consumption of 42 mpg which means that you can ride over 200 miles until your tank remains empty.
It is also worthy of being mentioned that the steel chassis gets 48 percent of the bike’s weight on the front tire, thus significantly improving the handling and maneuverability.
As far as suspensions are concerned, the braced steel swingarm and rear wheel are combined with a single linkage-mounted shock absorber, adjustable for spring preload, while up front you’ll find 41mm fork tubes with stainless steel covers.
The motorcycle is available at a starting price of $11,190.
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The Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom is a classic cruiser built with comfort in and practicality in mind. To reward its rider with a relaxed riding position, the motorcycle if fitted with a sculpted seat, a perfectly angled handlebar and an ergonomically designed fuel tank.
As far as the overall design is concerned the Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom features lots of chrome, a tasty paint job, a bobtail rear fender and an old school headlight. You also get dual exhausts and custom-looking clear turn signals.
The ride quality is assured by a front 41mm front fork with 5.5 inches of wheel travel and an adjustable rear shock which offers 3.4 inches of rear wheel travel.
At the heart of the Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom beats a 650cc V-Twin engine air-cooled 70° V-twin, SOHC engine with 2 valves per cylinder.
The 2013 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom is available with a starting price of $6,990.
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In the latest years, the custom-ready crusiers have started to be more popular than ever and among them you’ll also find the Yamaha Striker, a capable motorcycle designed for those who want a modern-day custom chopper.
The 2013 Yamaha Stryker features a pretty aggressive design language which inspires power and respect. At the heart of the motorcycle you’ll find a 1304 cc, fuel injected liquid cooled V-Twin engine that puts out enough power and torque to help you deal effortless with highway traffic. The engine is mated to a 5-speed transmission which is paired with a multiplate wet clutch.
Apart from the powerful engine you’ll also like the raked out front end, the comfortable riding position and the lean-back handlebar.
The 2013 Yamaha Stryker is available at a starting price of $11,590 and comes with a 1 year warranty.
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The Yamaha Road Star S is a classic cruiser powered by a 102-cubic-inch V-twin engine which is paired with a 5-speed, wide-ratio gearbox with a multiplate wet clutch.
The motorcycle features a long 1,685mm wheelbase which creates a long and low retro profile, great rider comfort and stable handling. Needless to say that the motorcycle’s seat and handlebar were carefully designed to offer a comfortable riding position. Talking about comfort, the motorcycle’s ride quality is kept in check by a 43mm front fork with large-diameter covers and 140 mm of wheel travel and a spring preload-adjustable, single-shock rear link suspension (rear wheel travel is 110 mm ).
The motorcycle’s speed is controlled by a set of capable brakes which include dual 298mm front disc brakes with one-piece, 4-piston calipers and 320mm rear disc brakes with 4-piston calipers.
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Yamaha believes that the cruiser segment is slightly changing and the big deep-fendered, classic-styled bikes are now less popular then they were seven years ago. As a result, the Japanese company takes a back-to-basics approach as it thinks that the new trend focuses more on the motorcycle itself and less on chrome and fancy accessories.
With these aspects in mind Yamaha designed the new Bolt which is also available in a slightly sportier R-Spec version.
In terms of style the Yamaha Bolt R-Spec comes with special colors, remote reservoir shocks, cool textured-color stitched seat and blacked-out mirrors.
Like the standard Bolt, the Bolt R-spec is equipped with a fuel injected, 4-valve, V-Star 950 engine which is paired with a five speed transmission. A "raw metal" theme highlights the engine styling, and you’ll also like the minimalist, old-school fuel tank and the limited bodywork which leaves the motorcycle’s mechanics completely exposed.
The 2013 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec if available on the US market with a starting price of $8,290.
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The classic motorcycles were always a great source of inspiration for the modern models. Thereby, when designing the Bolt, Yamaha’s engineers decided to give it a retro look mixed with a few contemporary lines. Needless to say that the result is quite stunning as the bike looks gorgeous and we love its compact bobber-style design.
But a beautiful bike without a capable engine is like a body without a heart, thereby, the Yamaha Bolt is powered by a modern, fuel injected, 4-valve, V-Star 950 engine which is mated on a five speed transmission.
Moreover, the motorcycle’s slim body and low seat design offer a comfortable riding position and also help to assure an agile maneuverability and a stable handling feel.
The 2013 Yamaha Bolt is offered with a starting price of $7,990 and comes with one year limited factory warranty.
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The Suzuki V-Storm 650A ABS Adventure is V-Strom 1000’s smaller brother and was launched on 2003. Like its name suggests the motorcycle was created for those who love two wheel adventures and the bike is fitted with a long list of features which give it a pretty versatile and practical character. Among them you’ll find the sleek aluminum side cases, a rugged accessory engine bar and an adjustable windscreen.
The motorcycle is built on a lightweight and rigid twin-spar aluminum-alloy frame which is combined with a set of capable suspensions. Talking about suspensions the V-Strom 650 ABS features 5-way spring-preload-adjustable 43mm-telescopic front forks with 5.9 inches of travel and a link-type rear suspension with 6.3 inches of travel, stepless rebound damping adjuster and 5-way spring preload adjuster.
At the heart of the motorcycle lies a new 645cc V-Twin engine which received a few tweaks in order to improve the low-to-mid rpm performance and fuel economy as well as to limit the impact on the environment.
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The Suzuki Boulevard S40 features a classic design language which gives it a pretty unique appearance. The bike rides on a wide 15" rear tire and a slim 19" front tire which further enhance its classic style.
Despite it classic design, the motorcycle was built with comfort in mind and features an ergonomically designed seat and a perfectly angled handlebar which offer a pretty relaxed riding position.
The 2013 Suzuki Boulevard S40 is propelled by a single cylinder, 625 cc, SOHC, air cooled, four stroke engine which delivers first class performances thanks to its generous low-end and mid-range torque. An electric starter with automatic decompression system provides quick, engine starting, while a modern five speed transmission helps you keep the engine in leash and offers smooth-shifts.
The motorcycle is stopped by a hydraulic front disc brake combined which is combined with a rear drum-type brake.
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The Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special Edition features a distinctive classic design which helps it stand out from the crowd. We especially like the motorcycle’s flowing lines of the kicked-out front end, the pullback handlebars and the elegant, teardrop fuel tank.
Needless to say that you won’t complain about the riding position as the Boulevard C50 Special Edition is fitted with a pretty comfortable saddle and a set of capable suspensions which are able to soak most of the bumps without affecting the ride quality.
Talking about suspensions, the motorcycle is equipped with 33-degree rake front forks which offer a long 140mm wheel travel and a progressive rear suspension with mono-shock absorber.
The Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special Edition is built around a 805cc, 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 45 degree V-Twin engine which is mated on a capable five speed transmission.
The Suzuki Boulevard C50 Special Edition is available in two color schemes ( Candy Dark Cherry Red / Glass Sparkle Black and Mystic Silver Metallic / Glass Splash White) and has a starting price of $8,799.
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With its old school style and the large windshield, the 2013 Suzuki Boulevard C50T demands instant respect. The motorcycle features an elegant two tone paint job, many chromed details and a pair of white wall tires which further enhance its unique character. You also get spacious, custom-made leather saddlebags, a comfortable saddle and a well-padded backrest.
At the heart of the Suzuki Boulevard C50T lies a strong 805cc, fuel-injected, 45-degree, v-twin engine tuned for excellent low rpm power and torque. The motorcycle is also equipped with a five speed transmission which is perfectly capable of keeping the 805 cc unit in leash.
As far as suspensions are concerned, the 2013 Suzuki Boulevard C50T comes with thick, raked-back front forks which deliver a generous 140mm (5.5 in) wheel travel and a progressive-action monoshock rear suspension.
The 2013 Suzuki Boulevard C50T is available with a starting price of $9,599.
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