Everything I HATE About The Yamaha Road Star Warrior 1700... 

Warriors do not have high compression ratio. Like not at all

The Yamaha warrior 1700 is one of the most beautiful motorcycles I have ever seen. Way ahead of its time. I wouldn’t mind keeping one completely stock. Once you read more about the history & engineering that went into it, you’ll appreciate the bike more.

I have an 02 number 8 off the line had it since 02 if you was fortunate to get em then there was kits offered from star.racing.pistons,cams,injectors,intake and exhaust turned it into a beast. Had all that installed in 03 super fun bike to ride after that. 107,000 miles and still going strong 👍

I literally just picked up a 04 warrior. Coming off a 06 gsxr 1000. I really like the bike. A couple things you complained about is preference not really a issue with the bike self. I think they are comfortable to ride. And id much rather take this on a long trip then a super sport. As for power. Eh yeah its not the fastest. But its a trade off. You dont have the weight of the m109r nor the sheer lack of agility. After a while. It becomes more important about useable power/torque. Not max. Thats great you can do 0-60 in less then 3 seconds. but in 2 seconds your going to be in the back seat of the car in front of you. Thats great you can do 150mph. And doing that for any real amount of time is exhausting. IMO as long as the bike can get out of its own way. And be better and faster then 80% of the vehicles on the road. Its a good bike.

No one buys a warrior and keeps it stock. Couple simple mods like v stacks on the throttle bodies, and a performance exhaust really brings this bike to life. I had a 06, went through pegs like crazy lol. Great bike and super reliable.

Just got 2003 Warrior for $1700 10k miles in perfect condition

If I remember, with some work, the warrior was AMA cruiser class champ 3 years running at the drag strip. I will have one eventually

As a Warrior owner I appreciate your honest criticism. You have there an earlier model. 02-04. Later models had slightly different handlebars and foot positions that make a better riding position but the stock seat does leave alot to be desired. The kickstand just needs to be lubricated.

Glad I’m not the only one that looks like a noob trying to get that kickstand down 😂. It’s either effortless or impossible to get down!

I agree, the seat isn't the best for long haul, but there are options. My only complaint, with the Warrior, is that it's only a 5 speed. Don't know how many times I've caught myself trying to hit 6th gear.

Have mine straight piped 2 into 1. I've gotta leave for work by 5:30 am and I'm not exactly gentle with the throttle

some of your views are obviously opinionated . some other things / i agree on. the comfort / handlebars for example, is straight opinion. my buddy rides one and he loves it, fits him perfect, we go on long rides and he never says its uncomfortable. exhaust. completely agreed. my friends bike has a true dual aftermarket system, it looks nice and sounds great. no issues starting ever, u just need a good, high crank amp battery. have the same issue on my buel xb12. u just need a good battery, a cheap battery does struggle to crank these engines. his bike also has a custom tune / ecu. and man its fast. it launches like a beast, ill throw my front end in the air with a smack in the chest, while i watch him pull away for a good moment. lean angle issue , totally agreed. it scrapes pegs way to easy. however, its handling is quite confident, and you can scrape the pegs in any situation, with confidence. just know where they scrape if you own it. this bike is a beast, my friend has crashed his several time, his girlfriend got pissed and knocked it over twice, and you would never know it by looking. for what this bike has been through, its an absolute tank, with very little cosmetic damage as a result of what its been through. its extremely reliable , never breaking down, needing little maintenance even through a hard life . its unique , with all the harlies out running around, he gets many looks, even from harley guys, as they dont even know what it is. it sounds amazing with his exhaust btw. tops out about 130-135 , ( my xb12 tops about 140, and i can just barely beat him lol ). as with most bikes , its almost always an i love / i hate relationship. there will be things about almost anybike you dont like, and things you also love about that same bike. no hate here bro / i totally appreciate good honest reviews. i do however think this motorcycle , has many more good qualities than bad, its a fantastic motorcycle, capable, reliable , can be made comfortable ( seat / handlebar / peg mods ) , its bulletproof, takes a wicked beating, its fast and reasonable on gas, its unique, it sounds great, they hold there value, for many reasons outside opinion, this is a great bike, even tho thats my opinion.

Had an ‘02 Warrior for a number of years and loved that bike. It was light, powerful, handled well and was maintenance friendly.

I believe I'm the guy who bought the blue warrior with the fairing you show in the video. I've been riding everything from snowmobiles/motorcycles name it, since 8 yrs old and I love this bike. Feels flickable like my crf450 (for a 600lb bike) but she don't like to stop. I've learned you have to hit the back break first, get the rear to sag, then hit the front. Otherwise that back tire slides way too easy without much stopping power. Good Video, and thx for the bike...lol...I'm still enjoying it.

I owned a 04 Warrior. It gave me 13 good years before I finally upgraded. Great ride. No major repairs needed during that whole stint.

Because this machine can feed dust to any harley in it's time that's why u hate it!!!

I am on my 3rd midnight. Like others have said adding some custom touches like a mustang seat and some roland sands 14" apes etc. Etc. Make this a great bike. It's very reliable and I've never had any running issues in my many years of ownership.

How's it going bro great stuff as always👊🤘

My 07 warrior is fine. Yeah, longer rides are brutal, but still fun. These weren't exactly built for just plain old cruising, they were meant for hitting the curves, and powerful take offs. Some of your dislikes I can agree with. One dislike you should have mentioned is that there are VERY few parts that interchangeable with other yamaha models. And practically zero interchangeable internals. For a 600lb bike, they're fairly flickable in traffic. I absolutely love my warrior and can't see myself getting rid of it anytime soon.

I had a 2002 Warrior and loved it. I rode that like a sport bike on the twisties

Hi Jon, thanks for another great video. Did you do a "Everything I love" video about this bike: Roadstar Warrior. If so, can you please send a link because I have not been able to find it. Thanks!!

I'm offended lol. I have an 06 and it's my first bike ever. It came with aftermarket handlebars, exhaust, and a tail light, which are probably the top 3 things people should change upfront, otherwise the stock version of these bikes look like your fathers old Ford Taurus wagon that nobody wanted to ride in because it was just so plain and ugly. After those foundational mods and a nice paint job, you got yourself a head turner for sure. Plus, feeling the torque on this thing is like nothing else.

Oh by the way if you would research the starter you'd realize the reason why it is slow is because it has a compression release so it doesn't wear out the starter as quickly note to you they're only eight to five compression ratio

Tossing up between the Warrior, M109 R or a Stryker Prior to watching your RU-vid reviews I had my heart set on a Breakout or a Fatboy . Thanks for opening my mind to all these different bikes and the pros and cons Kia ora from Melbourne

@ 5:35, the rusty cable thing mine did not turn that way till it was outside under an "all season" cover. It seemed to cook it in a way

I wish this bike would have a fuel gauge on it

Nice points...😉 but if you like cool factor and power for little 💵 .. change out bars... you got a pretty good boulevarder..

Good review - honest and informative. Aesthetically, I'd like to see a set of clip-ons replace the goofy-looking mini-apes, unfortunately, it looks as though they'd bash into the tank..? A shorter rear fender and replacing the 'bazooka' (exhaust) would probably look pretty cool..?

What's the best performance cruiser you'd suggest

Just bought an 08 with 8500mi on it. Great condition with a VH exhaust and Corbin seat. Paid $5K for it here in Texas. The bike is awesome and a definite head turner.

My bike goes two into one with a Shorty pipe on it very loud

i had a black one prior to covid...sold it due to the low 30s mpg i got justs riding around...is this common?

How is it on vibration? Is the engine rubber-mounted?

What baffles were in that exhaust?

Even the best bike has something to criticize about it.

I love my 09 warrior and get plenty of compliments from people who are not used to seeing the. Have drag bars on the front and aftermarket 2-1 exhaust. All the dislikes are on point. That kickstand drives me crazy. Wish there would have been more aftermarket parts.

That was a great review!

I had a 2007. Very good handling and good power. They are a little weird I guess but very fun ride!

so what youre saying is, its a great bike and i should buy one. thanks my man

hey, you really have a good neighbour ... with all the videos I have seen ....Oh man, I would be a little piss with the noise. LOL

My Warrior had a yamaha boulevard windshield, churchkey vback, track only computer and Bubbs Jug hugger pipes. I traded out for the Raider and never looked back though.

The Warrior, like every bike, has it's strengths and weaknesses. Some of your complaints (exhaust, handlebars) are legit. Other complaints, IMO, are subjective/opinion/preference. That being said, I have an 05 Midnight with 87,000+ miles that I will likely never sell. I commute to work with it and race the ¼ on weekends. When I bought it (used) 8 years ago, I flew to Virginia Beach and rode it back to Sioux Falls, SD - almost 1500 miles in three days. First time I took a long trip like that on a bike, I was 55 at the time. Was it comfortable for the long ride? Hellz no! Especially since it had forward controls and I have my short-assed legs (28" inseam). But if I was looking for comfort, I would have bought a Gold Wing. So in spite of some shortcomings, should I come across an decent deal, I plan on buying another Warrior to pair with my current one. I like them that much.

Own one love it man

That greyish cable cover on the bars is horrible when it fades. Thinking about some black shrink wrap or something for it

I CLICKED ON HERE TO SEE THE BAD MOUTHING ABOUT BELOVED WARRIOR - I HAVE AN 2005 WITH 10,000 MILES AS OF MARCH 2021 - BUT I ACTUALLY AGREE WITH MOST OF WHAT HE SAYS - im not a great rider so peg scraping isnt an issue for me - my bar and risers and pipe had already been changed by the PO - yes,the seat is uncomfortable on longer rides +45 mins and also NOT a touring bike (ALSO BASED ON FOOT FORWARD PLACEMENT) - the kick stand is a bad design - MOST POWERFUL BIKES CAN GET YOU IN TROUBLE IF YOU'RE NOT CAREFUL THOUGH AND OTHER POINTS MADE HERE WHICH RELATE TO MANY BIKES AND STYLES NOT JUST THE WARRIOR - The ''WARRIOR'' logo on the tank on my 05 is a plastic emblem (not painted) so no issue there , but yeah that would annoy me if the paint was chipping too - The passenger seat on mine is a separate piece and appears more comfortable than this one in the video and mines great because you can take it off and have the whole fender exposed (looks really cool),i put 4 domehead allens in the holes painted to match - I LOVE THIS BIKE AND WILL HOPEFULLY NEVER SELL IT (had it 14 years now)

Can you review a 2020 HD FXST

I like the chassis and engine, not into the riding position, though. My buddy had one with a car tire on the back!

Giving it hate also gives it recognition.

I thought the lean angle was 10 degrees better than every Harley?

I find the warrior very beautiful; but it looks heavy..... for now ill stick with my honda magna that can do 0-60 in 4.3 sec....thats fun enough for me

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Why they stopped producing bikes like this? Really don’t see anything like this on the market for past 5 years…

Im totally into looking on getting one,

I have an 02 Warrior agree with your dislikes. I think you missed one. My #1, only 100 miles (esh) per tank of gas...

What would be one or two of your favorite bikes to zip around on?

I wouldn't say the handlebars are anywhere like ape hangers but what do you do if there straighter then you have to seat more forward I like the look of the bike over all better then the new V Max I wish they would have put the new V Max motor in it but Im just not a big V Twin guy I do like the old V Max just wish it would have had a suspension like this Warrior

Interesting vid as always, kept me engaged until the end. Now one thing I have to ask concerns your gloves - what are they man ? Do they offer any protection and are they split on both right and left hand ? I'm curious. Anyway, keep up the great work on BOTH your channels :)

Needs 6th gear for those longer rides

Put a fat tire on the back change the handlebars, and lower it . Wow, you got a bad ass bike.

All of the 1700 cc yamaha are great bikes. Silverado, midnight, etc. Not to mention the inline 4 fjr 1300 and the V4 v max engines they produce.

Bro, I hate my kickstand on my 2005 warrior!

I do like your reviews very informative.But I love my warrior...(switched exhaust and handlebars) so I cried a little during your review,bit I'm ok now...😢

I love my stock handlebars. I have a 04 warrior. its comfortable as hell for me. I have a Memphis Bullet fairing on mine and it makes touring a whole lot more comfortable. I also have dually pegs on it to help with the wind on the feet. And its amazingly more comfortable. Im also running a V&H exhaust on it.

Sounds like Nit Noid Whiny complaints, none of that stuff is a deal breaker and mostly just one's own preferences.

Oh Yamahaa Star Warrior Your logo's slowly chipping I have to turn the bike starboard To get the kickstand tripping Two thousand nine, it seems passe But you remain to present day Oh Yamaha Star Warrior You're at the core of flipping. Oh Yamaha Star Warrior Your pipe's a tin man leg Tho Yamaha hath engineered The starter cough and beg I'm sure your fiiine and very fast A tribute to An absent past But Yamaha Star Warrior The universe is listening.

This bike is the greatest thing since humans figured out how to make fire. Ideally find a 2006+ and with an aftermarket exhaust. I suspect Yamaha put on the bazooka original exhaust as some sort of practical joke. The Bub Enterprises exhaust looks the nicest. Or Cobras. Or V&H. Jon you could research a little more on the bikes that you make videos of. There's so much potential for you to add value. Instead you choose to drive around making shallow observations. But I guess that takes some work that you don't want to put in? Me too buddy, me too!

Una pregunta,,, es buena moto en general?

Damn, I like the bike. The dislikes are all fixable. Think I'm more of a fan of the motor.

I love it so much that I had to buy one I paid 3400 for a 2005 can u please tell me if that was a good price

Lol. I have one and as you said scraping the exhaust while leaning is frustrating, but the more I hate is the ^%=#:__* kick stand, is just terrible, lol

If you don't like the bike send it to me I'll take it I have one all I did was change the seat I ride 3 400 miles a day and it doesn't bother me I'm 6-2

I thought you just sold that bike,,,,good reasons why you don’t like it though. I always thought those stock exhaust looked like they had some extra coffee cans laying around so they just used them,haha

Yamahas bad for discontinuing !

That’s my dream bike lol

I have one and I love it. It's bullet proof... fast and sexy :)

i think u love that bike so dearly that u own one. good choice.

lean angle is a problem! yes screw what the muffler looks like! sail part is bad too.... 5:57 chemical process in making the plastic.... edit cover the plastic with something else home depo has multi color muchos cosas!!! good video informative what it looks like i could care that is for you yungins....

Small tanks

Well sell it to me and we'll be friends forever 👍

Yamaha Raider is the power house

Selling it?

Hate that you sold it.

Hey I would encourage you to try a Vstrom 1000 if you ever want to try an adventure bike. You'll honestly fall in love once ridden. (wheelie machine) 2014 and up preferred. "Fun factor" is high... Thanks for your work Jon. Big fan.... 👍

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un related to video...Jon i have a 2010 v rod do you have an opinion on the best rear tire for it???

If you can't get the kickstand down probably shouldn't be riding .IMHO 🤷

What a whiner everything that you're complaining about is fixable any motorcycle you buy you have to tweak it to fit you if you don't like the bars buy an aftermarket set or build your own that's what I did stop riding the clutch you'll be complaining the clutch don't last next put a windshield on it as far as soft tires and dual rotors that's the price you had to pay for owning a muscle bike

Sound's like your a sport bike fan...lol... maybe you should stick to reviewing them

It's a drag bike

Sounds like a YamaHarley

In one video do you say it sucks in the other one you love it? Are you bipolar or did I miss something

Yer they suck after about 2h of riding The wiring is pure aids and not as powerful as people made out

I just don't like the way it looks. It's too wide at the tank. I'm not a fan of wide rear tires on any bike, it looks ugly (to me) and it doesn't handle like a more traditional rear tire.

I like them but never owned or rode one . The need drag bars ,bullet fairings , a rap around short rear fender . The rim and tire need to be wider . BAMMMM now it looks like e drag bike. Out of the factory I don't agree with the way it is

Not a fan of these cruisers. Worst looking exhaust

I own one I have no problem getting my kickstand down maybe need to learn how to ride one better alone how to use the kickstand better