MSRP*
$26,999 - Granite Gray - Transcontinental Option Package - Available from September 2017
$26,999 - Raspberry Metallic - Transcontinental Option Package - Available from September 2017
$24,999 - Granite Gray - Available from September 2017
$24,999 - Raspberry Metallic - Available from September 2017
I'm in heat! Just possibly, my first non Honda. After I hit the Lotto. Yamaha is giving demo rides @ this weeks Thunder in the Valley in Johnstown, Pa. Might have to check it out up close and give it a whirl.
I had some in depth conversations with a Yamaha dealer a few years ago that this was on the way but they thought 2017 and didn't know whether they would keep the iconic 4-1300
I think this is a beautiful bike with the exception of the rear view of the bags - too chopped like the f6b imo.
But a V-Twin 1900 with a distinct fairing and they make great seats! Glad they didn't go tucked and buttons again lol.
I would ride this in a heartbeat and compare to f6b and Indian Roadmaster but big mistake if it's air cooled imo. Price is what it is.
My next bike will be a full dresser and more choice is better :grin2:
I would have been very interested if it was either fully water-cooled like the VTX or at least used targeted cooling for the heads like BMW and Harley have done recently. I think air cooling just isn't as efficient. I agree with other comments here, that Honda should have done this with the VTX and made a V-twin tourer with the same Gold Wing amenities. Maybe bump the displacement to 1900 or 2000 cc and add a 6th gear or go to a belt drive. I had a 1600cc Road Star and enjoyed the responsiveness from the belt. Sadly, it was carbureted and lacked power.
I already have a nice Vtwin that will cover the country easily. As I age I am thinking a lighter bike, not heavier. Looks like a Vic to me so it does nothing for me.
I went the other way. Anything more couch like was a plus for me.
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