Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic Review

Steering the V-Star 1100 does not require exertion and the bike hooks up and travels solidly and smoothly in every cornering situation, from parking-lot maneuvers to high-speed sweepers. However, cornering clearance really limits lean angle.

It leans toward difficult. Some might find a issue with the rear suspension as well. Set at factory specs and unloaded, the bike occasionally wants to skip across the pavement in difficult cornering, which may be disconcerting if you're trailing sparks off the footpeg. On the highway the effect is jarring -- still remember, there's probably one dentist for every 10 potholes in this country.

The rear monocross single shock is preload-adjustable and may be accessed by removing the seat and a plastic fender port cover. Setting it full-soft makes just a minimum difference. Lighter riders felt that it seemed and acted like a hardtail. The front telescopic fork feels firm, yet obedient in contrast.

The V-Star drivetrain is tranquil and easygoing to manipulate. The five-speed transmission worked cleanly and the well-staged gear ratios were appreciated. The 1100 employs large double discs on the front and a single disc on the rear. I famed plenty of stopping ability and no fade.

Handlebar controls are easygoing to access and the lowly bar provides a good visual frame for the tank-mounted gauges. The nostalgic speedometer numbers transport the vintage flavor down to detail. It's readily a compromise whenever you have to take your eyes off the road to check speed, mileage or indicator lights; I'd bring a tripmeter and a clock to the LCD odometer display. And as a conclusive dab on otherwise well-done aesthetics, I'd like to see the unit's three mounting bolts more finished or capped flush to the casing.

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