I just purchased this exact machine that is being illustrated here. The good folks at Macleans are swapping out the factory sprockets n chain. 17/40 in place of 1645s. They're 8:23 also installing a small Streamlinner COP Shield. I've been collecting some goodies at home to be installed later. This Saturday is the day. Ride her away, NS bound. I've had big power through the last few decades. At 63, I've nothing to prove. I've ridden as long and hard as most. Time to slow down n enjoy the journey, not just the destination.

I bought one of these about 2 years ago. Couldn't be happier. My first bike was a Yamaha 80 back in 1964 as a teen. Since I've had a Honda 90, a 1976 CB550, and 2005 BMW R1150R. The BMW, although I enjoyed it, became too much to handle after several years of ownership because of its 525 lb curb weight and being a bit top heavy. I was no longer mentally comfortable riding it. I was getting older! I'm not a large person, 5"8" 180 lbs. but didn't want to stop riding. I found the 2020 V-Star at a local bike shop with 420 miles on it. I sold the BMW on consignment and now I'm back enjoying the 2 lane country roads. If you're older, just enjoy riding for fun, and don't want to be overwhelmed by a larger machine, this is a great little bike. As with others, I did change the gearing.

bought a used 2013 V-star 250 this yr as a first bike...very good bike to start on

I’m a senior that is a stroke survivor. I moved down to this from the Goldwing and a 650 and I’ve clocked tons of miles on it. I took it in to have a 17 tooth front and 40 tooth sprocket on the rear. Now it does high way speeds in Alberta comfortably. Are you tired of freaking out on sandy intersections because your bike is heavy or you have physical limitations . Then this is the bike for you. The throaty exhaust sound causes people to ask me what size the motor is.

@unionrdr

2 ай бұрын

I just turned 68 and have the 2018 like this one. Raven Black metallic too. I'm adding a few things to it to ride this year again. Got both hips replaced.

@cosmicbird1850

Ай бұрын

@@unionrdr Glad to hear you're still riding. I ride a 250 Rebel. The V-Star looks like a great bike.

@unionrdr

Ай бұрын

@@cosmicbird1850 It's a torquey bike with the stock sprockets. But it does need more space between shifts. I can't wait to get my new mufflers on it. Side pipe style that sounded good on an older V Star I saw once.

@shahzada3197

Ай бұрын

Fellow Albertan here, looking to get my first bike. Love your comment.

Right on Peter, thank you so much for doing this video on the V- Star. 👍🙏🏻👌👊🏻

@PeterLoweOne

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great review! Takes me back to 1981 and my first bike, a 1979 honda 185 twinstar, very similar to your 250..it's good to see yamaha still builds this great little machine!

I recently bought a triumph speed 400 as my first bike. From a different dealer cause I didn’t like the folks at another one. Then after I got it home. I went by other said store since it’s closer to me and sat on this bike and immediately I had buyers remorse. This bike was incredibly comfortable and very nice looking. And was a few hundred bucks cheaper than my speed 400

hey i just found ur video, even tho ur small in subs the way you talk and describe the specs of bikes rlly interest me to watch more. keep up the good work :D

Nice VStar 250 Review. Good to see a 250 cc engine motorcycle is still being offered in the US. I started on a 2003 Ninja 250R and it was a fun, reliable bike geared for revving on all roads including freeways. I put 35,000+ miles on it before trading it in for a newer bike.

Amazing review! Thank you

Nice looking bike

If you are pushing 65 and 500Lbs is to mush to u turn in the garage . Look at this, great to cruise the back roads not a good highway freeway bike. Great senior bike !

I have a 250 and love it 2015still ride it I love I

from someone who drives 2400cc this 250 vstar is still a very fun bike to have with very low maintenance

There are plenty of people who keep these long term- it's just just a gateway bike. For people who want to mostly stay off the highway and want something light and small, these are great bikes. My wife, for instance, at 5'4" 105lbs fits this bike just fine and she has no aspirations of doing more than 75mph at any point. Many women or small people ride big bikes and tiptoe them while bragging about how heavy their bike is- but in reality, it's nice to have a bike one can pick up should one drop it. I love having far more power than necessary in my cars and planes, and used to have big HP bikes- but the simplicity and light weight of modern small displacement bikes is a lot more enjoyable.

Great video! Can you review the Yamaha BWS 125cc scooter if you have a chance~ Cheers!

@PeterLoweOne

Ай бұрын

I'd love to. As soon as I see it, I'll get it up for you! Stay tuned.

Its a timeless little crusier. Great bike to learn to wrench on if your interested in getting into more vintage bikes. One carb two valves per cylinder. Good milage and dead simple

@PeterLoweOne

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this! I agree completely!

it WOULD be nice to have more low cc options in my region, but Yamaha seemingly doesn't care or is being pushed out by other brands, i think there's only a handful of dealerships.

@PeterLoweOne

Ай бұрын

Haha. I've heard arguments for both bikes as far as styling goes. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

I love the V-Star 250, except for one thing. Tube type tires. I'm 65, gave owned been riding since age 8 (on a Bultaco 100cc dirt bike) have owned almost 50 bikes, and have ridden around a million miles. I started small, got bigger and bigger bikes (no crotch rockets) and have now gone back down to smaller bikes. But tube type tires are a no go. I have been stranded by them, almost killed by them, and spent a fortune on towing charges, motel stays, and dealer charges ($400 to replace a tire and tube) because of simple flat tires. I no longer ride bikes with tube type tires. I have no idea why they still exist in 2024.

@googleuser1456

20 күн бұрын

I just converted mine to to tubeless after getting a nail in it. 3M Marine adhesive sealant 5200 and seal the spoke heads, let dry 5-6 days and cut out valve stem from tube to reuse, works great even put Flatout in tire and plugged the nail hole with it and all future nails will get sealed with it from inside. There's videos on KZread how to convert

The average height of Japanese women between the ages of 18 and 50 is 157.45cm, so female riders who have just obtained their license prioritize lightweight and easy footing. Therefore, many people choose a 125-250cc class cruiser as their first motorcycle. Also, recently it has become easier to obtain a license for large displacement motorcycles, so many women now ride Harley-Davidsons.

It is even a better Geezer bike at 76 it’s light enough to U-turn in the garage

But today’s gas prices they are a motorcycle for everyone

A bit disappointed, I thought you might have gotten serious funding and do something beyond this tourist video.