Just came back from Montana, oldest friend I know has a big badass house and 2 bikes. He has a very well maintained like new 2009 Honda 900 sport bike and a 2005 Yamaha warrior that I call mine. Our other old friend comes down from Canada with his hiyabusa and we sport tour. The warrior has taken the challenge of keeping up with these sport bikes and carving serious corners all day! We just got back from a 1492 miles trip(Columbus trip) thru Montana-Idaho-Washington and it even rained a little… the warrior not only hung but over some very curvy roads left them to the point they thought I went over the side! It’s a great do everything, utilitarian cycle!

Always loved the road star warriors!.perfect bike for us tall guys with not much money lol

I would absolutely love it if Yamaha brought back the warrior, especially in a 1900 package!

@MrDiablito74

4 жыл бұрын

With a 6 speed transmission.

@kagenholmes6238

3 жыл бұрын

Yamaha raider is a 1900

@MrDiablito74

3 жыл бұрын

@@kagenholmes6238 yes, I know. But I don't want a raider. They don't have the same type of handling in the corners.

@thomasbelk2921

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrDiablito74 FACTS

@brasinovic

3 жыл бұрын

That's my favorite bike and they don't make them anymore

I just bought a 2009 Road Star Warrior, last Saturday.... She is a BEAST!!!!

Had a 05 for 10 years loved it. Sold it for $3500 . Know I’ve got a 2012 V-Max and I can’t live without it 😃

I own a warrior and to me its the best all around street bike ever made, but thats my experience.

@budredden818

Жыл бұрын

I love mine

@wesd644

10 күн бұрын

Yes sir

I have a 04 Warrior. And it's quite possibly the best bike I've owned. They are super impressive and I put a Vance and Hines Pro Pipe 2 into 1 on it and it sounds amazing. Whoever buys that Warrior is going to be very happy. Oh and keep the gang signs down man. 😂🤣🤙🤘

@silverbullet836

4 жыл бұрын

Have you ever had over heating issues with the air-cooled engine? Especially in stop and go traffic?

@ED-ku4ey

4 жыл бұрын

@@silverbullet836 not at all I live in New York have had my 07 warrior for 2 years and in 95+ weather it will start right up. Even brought it down to SOUTH Carolina in 100+ weather still no problem. It will take 1 sec longer because of the low compression in the engine but she will fire right up everytime.

Just bought a 2007 Warrior yesterday with 8000 miles on it! LOVE THIS BIKE!! Thank you for your videos on this bike in the past as it helped me with my purchase/ These are getting harder and harder to find and not a lot of people seem to know much about them!

@ED-ku4ey

4 жыл бұрын

Hey man glad to see another warrior owner check out some of the warrior forums on facebook or rswarrior.com for any questions members are good with helping the community with parts or issues. Ride on man

I absolutely LOVE my 07 warrior, nothing like it. Mine is pretty modified(apes, 260 rear, cobras, etc etc). I wouldn't ever consider selling it, and I've seen one other in person in 4 years. I enjoy your videos man, they're my go-to for bike reviews. Keep up the work, and stay shiny side up👊

@anthonyroe5246

2 жыл бұрын

Can you share your setup specs. I’m 6’2”, 250 lbs and just want to be VERY comfortable. Thanks in advance.

That's the bike I wanted until the Yamaha Raider came out in late 07'. Got a 12' Yamaha Raider S in black in chrome and LOVE IT!

The Roadstar Warrior was the reason I got into motorcycles to begin with. I saw one in a parking lot around 2002 and it was love at first sight. Never owned one though. I’m on my third bike now, started with a Honda A.C.E. 750 then a VTX 1300. I found very good deals on those while searching for a Warrior. Now I’m riding the Warrior’s big brother, the Stratoliner 1900 (2008 w/3,400 miles for $5k😎) which is plenty big, powerful/fast enough for me. But, I still would love to pick up a Warrior one day.

2024 and I still have both of mine. A 2007 and 2002, both in pristine condition. When I ride with my wife, she loves the 2007 because it's tricked out.

I bought my first Warrior in '02 and fell in love with it. I'm on my 4th one (a '06 Raven that is set up perfectly). It's tough to beat the performance and the amazing riding experience that these provide. It felt amazing to ride into Sturgis on one in 2003!

@petermorales695

Жыл бұрын

Have you ever rode the Yamaha Raider?

@mortimersnerdishere

11 ай бұрын

Same here brother! About to get my 3rd

Hey brother I love your reviews and sharing of the word of God thank you

Just got my first bike last week, it's a 98 Honda nighthawk 750. Love the content keep up the great work.

@anonymouslegion4928

4 жыл бұрын

josh frohman hard to beat Honda quality and reliable bikes, be safe out there.

I have an 09 warrior midnight edition. I've ridden a bunch of bikes and the warrior kills them all. I wouldn't trade it for anything

@brasinovic

4 жыл бұрын

I thought they stopped producing them in 07

@johnnyblaze2257

3 жыл бұрын

Brasi novic I don’t thinks so, I have a 08 midnight Warrior.

@MrDiablito74

3 жыл бұрын

@@brasinovic 2009 was the last year produced for US sales, 2010 for Canadian sales.

@omarihendrix3205

3 жыл бұрын

It's ironic that you say that because a guy offered to trade me his for my 2000 Hayabusa.

@ReeeeeToaded

Жыл бұрын

Wait till you get on a new vtx or 2017 victory

I used to have an '06 and loved it. I put mini apes on it because leaning foreward with my legs extended foreward got old real quick. Rode it from Portland, OR to San Francisco on highway 101 two times, the second time with a passenger. One thing about the bike is its very hard to stick to speed limit. Especially when you're on the highway doing long trips and it's happy place seems to be right at 85 mph. Anything below that feels like you're dragging your butt. Above 90 it starts vibrating pretty bad though, at least mine did. Seen a lot of good times with that bike. Traded it for a 2018 Concours 14 after 2 years of owning it. But yeah, great looking bike.

I bought an 02 warrior brand new. Rode it for about 12 years, with a V&H Big Shot pipe. Loved it!

have this exact bike...handles great..the brakes are crazy good, engine sounds and pulls like crazy....great bike...buy it

I own a 2004 warrior. Best bike I have ever owned! The power and handling for this muscle bike is incredible. Find one and buy one!

I bought the 2006 yamaha warrior midnight 3 weeks ago. My goodness, it's perfect. From the stance and your seating position that makes you feel so badass when you bend forward with your arms straight out on a drag bar. To the power delivery at 200 pounds less than harleys with the same engine size. Mine had 24k miles on it and it was showroom condition cosmetically for $5k.

@kevinclark3079

3 жыл бұрын

I have the same bike 06 midnight warrior

I got one new in create, 08 midnight warrior, two years ago. A few up grades and it pulls great to mid triple digits. It rocked on a 9 day 4000 mile ride, that I finished 2 days ago. Ran through both tires but was worth it! It keeps pace with any cruiser and corners like a beast. Power though out, just a fun ride. Rear tires are hard to come by in the upper western states if the ride goes longer than planned, fyi.

@Srkcycles

4 жыл бұрын

That’s so cool

Because of your channel, i now know of sooooo many more bikes than i did before. More bikes for me to look for when its time to buy. Keep it up guys!

@danwustrack

4 жыл бұрын

@Johnny Appleseed no not that way. I knew there was all the sport bikes and harleys. I mean like the adventure, sport touring or the other bikes in each catagory i didnt know exsisted, like the yamaha warrior. I thought the warrior was an atv. I now know its an atv and a bike

@danwustrack

4 жыл бұрын

Thought so but clearin it up for all. No worries man

Rare in the UK aswell . My cousin managed to get one a couple of years ago with only 1200 miles on it. Only seen 2 others in the flesh

@ddw-ge1ss

4 жыл бұрын

shaun wilson about 10 for sale here in Aus

I saw 1 at my local Yamaha dealer here in South Africa for $3750 (ZAR60000) with around 22000 miles on the clock, 2008 model. Beautiful machine

0:28 Thanks for clearing that up. I was like "Huh?!?"

@medhakarn8366

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

Got a first gen viper just chillin in the back is CRAZY

That's the Yamaha Speedstar exhaust and intake scoop. Both are becoming very rare to find in the Warrior world.

Great bike! I wanted an Onyx Road Warrior so bad when they came out! Never got it. By the way, think about you guys every time I pass Kelly Cadillac now! Trip to Dutch Apple last night and I’m thinking, wonder where SRK is at! Lol!

Watching your reviews as I’m looking for a new bike and I realize you’re an hour away from me in Pennsylvania! Might have to shop haha.

I bought a warrior new back in 07 when I was selling at Ask Powersports, I sold it in 2013 , I miss it soo much. Awesome bike.

Bought my 'stage three' warrior in 2002. It dyno'd @ 137 HP at that time. 75,000 miles later, it runs like it did when it was new. I now have two identical Warriors for the purpose of parts. They're getting hard to find. I love that bike, and the Bandit (bought new in 2000) too. I think the 1200-S Suzuki Bandit, might be the best bike ever built, but the Warrior is a VERY close second. 75,000 miles, and no problems? Unheard of. Not a tic, or even piston-slap that I can tell. Been all over the country on the Bandit though. I went to eastern Nebraska once on the Warrior, and couldn't walk for a day...lol But the bandit though,what a bargain bike for power, comfort, and longevity. Re-vamped GSXR (oil cooled) engine, and bullet-proof. Hard bags, tank bag, and you could drive it to the moon and back comfortably. Only draw-back, is the 400 mile range. But then again, the range on the Warrior is 100 miles. But on that bike, you wanna get of it every 100 miles (at least) anyway....lol

@lugnut6784

2 ай бұрын

137 bwahahahaha Full of shit

Hey Sean, You guys need to find a Yamaha MT-1. It's basically an MT-10 frame with the Warrior engine in it, pretty rare.

@r.c.reasor4807

3 жыл бұрын

I saw one at the Vintage day motorcycle get together at I think mid-ohio race track! Looks even better in person than any photos I have seen.Wish we would have them to sell in Indiana where I work and live.

@jspencer613

2 жыл бұрын

@@r.c.reasor4807 ayyyy another Ohio guy

@paulvelez9688

2 жыл бұрын

The MT-01 was not offered in the USA, closest was Canada, and unfortunately cannot be titled in the states.

I like how he's like "you don't see them anymore" and half the people commenting on this video owns one.

@dfhowes

2 жыл бұрын

We Warrior owners are fanatics. Anything to do with Warriors, we check it out. Makes sense.

Ive never had a bike but lately ive wanted one dontbuythisbike. I keep watching these videos it gets harder to decide but man these reviews are hilariously entertaining dontbuythisbike.

I had an 07 Yamaha Midnight Warrior brand new as my first bike. Man do I miss it and regret selling it, but I definitely would have kept it if Summer lasted longer in NY!

What year is the bike in this video? It looks sharp! Also, how do I order a windshield like that.

One of the best bikes for the money!!! Subscribing!!!

bought an 07 in march of this year, its my first bike and i absolutely love it! the power is awesome and the looks are timeless, easily looks like a bike that would be for sale new in todays showrooms.

@ScorpionBear_AG

3 жыл бұрын

How is it as a first bike? Owned a street bike acouple years ago but didn't do much riding and sold it to go to college. Thanks

@steviefranchize21

3 жыл бұрын

@@ScorpionBear_AG it’s great, you won’t regret getting one. Easy to ride but very powerful

You should have kept this one . They have a Cult-status all around the World . Super-rare down here in NZ , across 'the-ditch' in Aussie , they are highly-sought-after . The R1-Race-Team had a lot of input into the set-up of these bikes , including the later 1900, which is arguably the best v-twin Cruiser-motor ever made . Dave NZ

Peak torque is made around 3500 on the warrior which explains why it pulls harder up top. Short shifted the 0-60 so there is a bit left to be gained there. Not stock exhaust, that is the yamaha speedstar exhaust.

Love your channel love the words of wisdom .

I own an 06 warrior. Good video with one criticism, there are some parts not so easy to get, the hardest being the tank. It’s not made aftermarket, most used tanks are damaged or expensive, and ordering a new one from Japan will leave you in tears. Otherwise, great bike, I love mine.

I like the warrior great looking bike, have a low rider right now and am looking to get a warrior for a secound bike, there are two different bikes i will buy harley and yamaha.

Exhaust is a Yamaha custom. Original muff was dubbed the water heater, rediculous big. Have one black, one chrome left over after a truck took out my 05 midnight. Worked back up to a grampa bagger Roadie. Same motor, but choked down to a single 38mm inlet rather than 2 55's. Nowhere near as good in the throw downs on twisties. Just like growing up- you wish you still had some of your old cars

I've had mine for 6 years and still love it

I'm on my second Warrior. Best bike for me in my opinion.

I see so many of these for sale here in Minnesota

Nice bike, I'm interested in the boots you wear, can you tell me what brand are they? Thanks!!

I have an 06 warrior all stage 4 bu speed star I fkn love it! Also what brand is that windscreen I’d like one for mine

I love my 07 warrior. I will keep it forever. It absolutely has never given me any problems. Its an engineering marvel.

can u make a video on the hardest bike to drive? would be very interesting to compare to the casual bikes.

@hank1556

4 жыл бұрын

probably an old school, big single, tall seat height enduro with kick start only? like my 1990 DR650S 😎

@Srkcycles

4 жыл бұрын

Add a jockey shift with twist clutch on that

This was very helpful! A coworker is selling his and I told him I was interested! Haha! I think I just want a bike!

Where are the vin numbers on these bikes? I'm looking at one and want to make sure it's not muffed.

What would you take VTX 1800 or a warrior 1700 I see both of them going if you look for about three grand each

I was about to call you guys to ask for this bike.. I just got too much going on right now but I hope you guys still have a warrior when I'm ready for a new bike!!

What size and type of windshield is that. Been looking for one exactly like that but don't know what to look for.

I would love to see a second generation Yamaha vmax on your channel.

@Srkcycles

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah me too

@oldschoolturbododge2487

4 жыл бұрын

@@Srkcycles you are more than welcome to come test ride my 2010 here in Barrie Ontario Canada. Love your channel. Keep up the good work

@oldschoolturbododge2487

4 жыл бұрын

@@Srkcycles you're more than welcome to test ride my 2010 vmax. Here in Barrie Ontario canada. Love your channel

You have a dream job brother. 🤙🏻

@Srkcycles

4 жыл бұрын

I do

the stock seat on my 05 is not comfortable on longer rides - BUT I LOVE THIS BIKE and hopefully will never sell it - its only got 10,000 miles as of march 2021

I drive an MT-01, its the bike not sold in usa and Yamaha replaced it with the warrior in that region. They both sure are very unique bikes and the 01 and warrior even differ very much from each other as well. I think there is nothing really out there like those bikes. U sure dont wanna underestimate them in many ways. The MT-01 was more of a naked biked with the same muscle/cruizer characteristics as the warrior. They both shared the same engine, “the warrior” but the engine in the MT-01 used a lighter crankshaft and pushes more air into the engine. Not sure how much they difference real life on their mechanical performance. Built quality seem top notch on both.

"Let me just get this up to the speed limit" he says after nearly redlining it in 3rd. Nice!

@srkcycles I have an 05 Warrior and need handlebars and risers. I would like them to be 10"-12" ape hangers. I don't want to have to replace the control cables. What would you suggest?

How do you compare this with the M109R?? Same category?

I don't notice you using turn signals. Am I correct? If so -why not?

That’s a gorgeous bike. What is like to have but tough to find

intermediate??? I learned to ride on a 2002 Warrior 1700. Perfect bike for a beginner. After all these years, even though I own a BMW and a couple of HDs and a couple of honda crotch rockets. I still enjoy my Warrior's ride most. Put some V&H loud pipes and a power commander, and you'll enjoy it even more. What you were riding sounds stock.

These have an aluminum frame. I’ve always liked them. I’ve been told their performance is always better with the stock exhaust.

Thats a beautiful bike, do you ship bikes to Spain aswell? ;)

@VanAnon51

4 жыл бұрын

Only ships within the USA.

Yamaha stopped making all big cruisers as I had a Stryker and traded it in for my Raider and totally luv the bike and will have to the end. And on the list are roadstar roadliner stratoliner and the royal star and the wickedly fast VMAX.

I've got one of these & can't say enough good things about it, don't know how many there are here in the uk my friend is the only other person I know who has one.

I wonder if those people thought you were sticking your fingers up at them when you were talking about the V. Haha Excellent review mate. Well done.

Completely off topic question. What kind of boots are you wearing?

Beautiful design that doesn't get old. How do you compare power and acceleration of the Warrior to Suzuki M109? I hope you will get the new generation V-Max soon and test that beast. Please do a test ride on 2011 CBR 1000 Fireblade.

@Srkcycles

4 жыл бұрын

The 109 is faster but clumsier

@ED-ku4ey

4 жыл бұрын

It will take the m109 in a 0 to 60 my old man has the m109 and I have a 2007 warrior I'm ahead of him until we hit about 60 70 then he takes a 2 bike lengths ahead. Both are great bikes.

I own a 2004 with the grey flames I took that weird exhaust off and put Vance and Hines only have 10,000 miles on my dude...very nice riding bikes I will never sell it !

I love my 03 Warrior. She’s a beast and is the fastest cruiser I’ve owned!

I ride everything. Started with a boulevard m50, sold it bought a Honda fury, sold it bought a Vulcan 800 custom bobber, sold that....currently rolling a Kawasaki Vulcan s 650. I'm looking for a bigger muscle bike....m109r, warrior, raider....of the three what's the best?

I've had an '03 Warrior and there's only 2 things I didn't like. First - small tank for long rides (180 kilometers for reserve light) and second - that damn seat! Week ago I've did exactly the same ride of 560 kilometers, as I've did on Warrior last year, but now on (my brother's) VFR800 (raised clip-ons), and I must say, I miss this big bastard (had to sell it because of lost work). Sure, my butt hurt like hell, but VFR is not as fun as Warrior, and I've hurt my wrist (it's still painful after a week). And yeah - instead of refueling 3 times, I've done only one. Even after a year I still hear the sound of the rave party I've made in a tunnel in Warsaw last year (V&H 2-1 pipe) :D Now the problem is, I don't know if I should rebuy a Warrior or try adventure bikes (either or if someone knows about Warrior like bikes that can haul my arse through those 560 kilometers with some luggage - just tell :D...and preferably something that turns better than a brick on mountain corners :D)

wooo they paved the intersection

Ive got an opportunity to buy one of these. Can parts still be found should something go wrong? Anyone know?

What windshield & handle bars is that? Thanks😊

For the love of god, can someone tell me what that windsheild is called??? I’ve had a warrior for last 2 years and I can not find that windsheild.

@kevinclark3079

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I want to know also I have an 06 midnight

Sad that Yamaha closed the Star line.

if money was no object, would you take a M109 Suzuki or a Yamaha Warrior 1700?

There is one of these for sale at my local Harley dealership. 9,000 miles, purple, and only $4000

Just bought one. This bike really needs a 6th gear for highway. Idk if its the wind but the bike dies after 100mph and climbs really slow. (maybe yamaha didnt expect people to ride it fast so they never set it up to perform on 3 digit speeds. None the less the vibes of the bike are so right, feels good being on it, sounds very mean, looks dope and shreds up to 100mph

Have you tried the Yamaha V-maxx?

"let me just get this thing up to the speed limit" goes 50mph over speed limit XD

They still make the Bolt that's still a popular bike by them.

@kriskeller2099

4 жыл бұрын

A buddy of mine picked up a bolt 3 weeks ago

So, what year is this one?

honda magna 750 has 87hp and is only 504lbs.....so the magna is better?

Is this the v rod competitor?

Where can I get that windshield?

They just came out with that big touring bike. The Star Venture

@fishhead6349

4 жыл бұрын

The Royal Venture has. The Star Venture and Star Eluder were just released in 2018.

"Except Italy"??? ... Germany ~ CL550 4Matic powered by a 4.6 liter V8 direct-injected engine that delivers 429 HP and 516 lb-ft of torque & CL600 gets a twin-turbo 5.5 liter V12 engine with a total output of 510 HP and 612 lb-ft of torque. France ~ Peugeot RCZ-R uses a small 1.6-liter gasoline engine, but fitted with a turbocharger it has a respectable power output of 270 horsepower and 243 lb-ft of torque, I'll just say 'that' to your "that" lol ! Love your videos !

Is 1700cc enough? Totally, i used to ride my shadow 750 for hours on the highway.

I really like watching your test drives.... But I really love that you start each off with Words of Wisdom.

And yet the bike your heart is aching for does exist based upon exactly the same 1700 Cc V-twin: The Yamaha MT-01, you know, the bike you Americans could not have since Yamaha USA decided not to import this bike for you guys... So the MT-01; what kind of bike is that, well At Yamaha in Japan they stripped a 2005 Yamaha R1: all fairings came off and they took out the 4 cylinder R1 engine and they placed a Road Warrior 1700 Cc engine into the R1 Frame....made it all fit very well and so The Yamaha Frankenstein MT-01 was born. Since the bike is based up on a Yamaha R1 Frame with the Yamaha R1 front fork/brakes and the Yamaha R1 rear fork/brakes, this bike rides like a dream, also when the corners are hit, after all this is a Yamaha 1700 Cc V-tiwn R1. So basically the MT-01 (Master of Torque number 1) is no, I repeat, no cruiser, but a naked bike based up on a Naked Yamaha R1 frame/ undercarriage. Go see de video named: This Bike Was NEVER RELEASED In The US | Yamaha MT01 Review

Dam bro i miss the reviews!!!!

Yamaha going from an entire BRAND of "Star Motorcycles" to pretty much abandoning the segment shows just how dead the cruiser segment is at the moment. I had an 1st Gen V-Max years ago and really want to pick up one of these Warriors one day, the M90 Suzuki is pretty tempting too and they actually still sell those new (for now). Sean nailed it with the < rider position on these bikes, but for most of the bent up S position on a sport bike isn't any better for long riding days. If 99% of your riding is going to work, and Saturday morning rides then the riding position isn't a huge deal. If your riding consists of Iron Butts, or regular 300 mile days of twisties; Yeah, look into other bikes.