Now i have even more respect for you Wizard. I've been a Yamaha tech for 40 years and those XV1900s are great machines.

That gauge cluster is gorgeous! The whole bike is pretty great actually.

Wizard, I have the distant cousin to your bike, a 2006 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic Silverado. It’s been a great motorcycle, the original battery just got replaced this year, 2020! It’s actually still good, I just decided to put a new one in! Yamahas have always treated me well. EXCELLENT MACHINES! You will love your bike! Ride safe Wizard!

Wizard looks like a mad Viking with his crash hat on.

Harley Davidson. Tomorrows prices for yesterdays technology.

Much better choice than a HD. Enjoy the ride!

They're just about as big around as Tyler's............arm

The Chrysler Building on two wheels!

Super Great Video !!! I saw one on line up in northern Ohio for sale fully decked out and he dropped the price to $4500 going into winter. So I bought it. A 2007 Stratoliner S in Black Cherry with only 12K on her. He had bought the many extras chrome pieces when new that deck out the bike even more. You can't even find those pieces now to purchase. I am very lucky and I love it - I'm 6' and 255 lbs. so this bike fits me well. It does have lots of power but its smooth and I think pretty easy to drive but at slow speeds it can be hard to keep upright if not careful. I changed the oil myself this fall after watching some videos on it. It has 3 drain plugs. Since at 18K I needed to change the gear oil. This is not easy to do as you have to take off the pipes to get to the drain plug. I am in the process of doing that today. So if you guys want a big cool bike for not many $$$ give the Stratoliner a look. I LOVE it. Safe riding. Tim - Ohio

What a great review, the stratoliner is one of my all time favorite motorcycles. And now you got me wishing I had one. ( I do however have a road king that would give you a run for your money lol) congrats on the new bike

I bet you'll never want to buy a Harley again...congrats on buying a quality Japanese bike. They're fantastic.

What a good, reliable cruiser that isn’t obnoxious, but still sounds good and really moves!

You just made a great buy. Touring/cruiser and tourque. Smooth ride. My wife and I have toured 75000 miles on the same bike. Add Patrick racing air, long shot exhaust, and a power commander III and you will never let it go. Thanks for representing.

Great purchase, Wizard! She’s a beaut! And I love the art-deco styling on these bikes.

Got mine in 2006, and still riding. When I was in Viet Nam I took some R & R back in Japan. Tried to buy a Harley from the Exchange but they only had one for display. So I put it off. A few years after I left the Marines and joined the Navy. Long story, let’s just just say I stayed with the Department of the Navy for 20yrs. (Navy and Marines are part of the Department of the Navy). And my Strat fresh off the show room floor. Outstanding Machine. Ride free!

Been off my ‘08 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1600 now for 3 years now. Best bike I ever own, and that’s after 45 years of riding. Yep, knees couldn’t take it anymore. You done well.

This thing suits you very well Wizard!

Congrats. I love my Strat. The MSRP was about the same as a H-D Road King. Around $17,800. Got my 2007 NOS for $9,950 in 2009 (good to have cash in a recession). Mine's stock with the EXUP valve exhaust, so no commander needed. 42 MPG, 85 HP, 109 TQ. Speedo dial is amazing at night. Don't lug this motor - loves to run at 3,000 RPM all day long.

I still remember how underwhelmed I was when I rode my buddy's (then new) 1996 Fat Boy for the first time. I owned a 1996 Kawa VN800 at the time (excellent bike - think it was called Vulcan in the States) and that thing felt like a space-age sports-bike compared to the H-D. I also remember being quite scared when I had to brake the Fat Boy for the first time and that I instantly decided that I had done the right thing in getting the Kawasaki and not an 883 Hugger I could've gotten for similar money.

Awesome bike that was grossly underated, pushrod setup looks like a Crocker. The bike unfortunately did not sell well but I always thought it was so cool!

I have an 07 Yamaha Roadstar Warrior 1700cc, and I really enjoy it! Tons of power, handles great for a big cruiser, I ride with sport bikes and for the most part keep up with them.

What a great bike! I miss riding. A few years back I had several close calls caused by cell phone distracted drivers and got to the point where I was spending way too much time looking for them and not enough time just enjoying the ride. Then I saw one of those ER shows where a rider was cut off by just such a driver, laid his bike down and slid about 100 feet into a gas station sign. His injuries caused the amputation of both his hands and feet, and a week later he had a stroke which complicated his recovery to the point of "why even bother". Add the fact that I'm quite a bit older than when I started riding, and I adhere to the Bonnie Raitt song line "Life gets mighty precious when there's less of it to waste", and that was the final decider. But I sure do miss it. Enjoy it while you are still young, Wizard.

I bought a new Strat S on Christmas Eve 2005 . Still going strong. Tires wear out about 5K miles. I’m keeping it as long as possible. It’s advisable to replace the quick disconnects for the saddle bags with clip mount bolt fasteners as some people had them fly off.

I bought a Stratoliner S when the first came out. I still have it and ride it. I love it and never regretted buying it. It has 55,000 miles now and still runs like new. I don't plan on ever selling it as long as I can ride, then I will go to my son.

This bikes are amazing! I’m on my second Stratoliner same color but single tone. You’ll never change. This thing has it all looks, speed, and comfort! Really hope to see an update on your bike!

I have always liked the Star Yamaha Stratoliner. I like the fluting on the tank, although I want a windshield and the darker color, I agree the Art Deco style is sharp...👍

I put a transmission in one of those. I was really impressed with the torque it had, which is how the owner broke the trans.

I have this bike... my first cruiser...I haven't had a second of doubt. Engineered low and long which gives it a low center of gravity. Can crank the handlebars all the way for low-speed maneuvering. This thing sails on the hwy, and holds its own past semi winds and gusts! I ride without the windshield too...Wind in my FACE!.... and the bugs too🤣... Reminds me of something I heard once... "Sometimes you're the bug, and sometimes you're the windshield.

The Wizard is getting very good at presenting, he’s not choked up at all. Smooth as butter.

Shawn is the man when it comes to bikes, and beards... And so is the Wizard!

I just sold my Roadstar to move on to a Stratoliner or Roadliner. Yamaha makes some of the most enduring motors in production. I have had Harleys and would never own another with bikes like this available at very resonable prices. Yamaha Rocks!!

I had a 2006 Yamaha Roadliner. Traded in a Harley Davidson 2005 Road King for it. Never looked back. Best bike guy ever owned.

Gotta love the big cruisers. I considered a Stratloiner when I went to buy a bike. I ended up with a very similar Triumph. A 2014 Thunderbird LT.

Yes! More motorcycle content! I always love your videos man, they always put a smile on my face! Congrats on the new bike! Ride safe :)!

I test drove one of these years ago and I kick myself for not buying it. You, my friend, own the best Vtwin motorcycle ever made! I am green with envy ✌️

Beautiful Strat Wizard! I started riding 11 years ago. Started on an 04' Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic, then moved up to a 2012 Yamaha V-Star 950 Tourer which I've had from new and still currently ride today. Just like your Strat, it has the factory touring package so it came with the windscreen, back rest and leather saddle bags. It's fuel injected, air cooled and belt driven. I taught my wife to ride around 2012 and she too started out on a Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic which she still rides today. Folks can say what they want about "metric" or "Jap Scrap" bikes etc. as opposed to H-D, but I'm partial to Yamaha. There's not been a single day in 11 years where they failed to start. I've only been left on the side of the road once and that was for the 1st time approx. two weeks ago and that was due to battery that developed a bad cell causing me to lose all power in the electrical system. But, it was the original battery from 2012! I keep both bikes on a tender year round and it certainly helps prolong battery life. Good luck with your new bike, I'm certain it will serve you well.

It's pretty cool to see it head to head with the victory vegas. My dad rides one and I've always liked how much more responsive it was that my uncles old dyna. I can only imagine how fun this things gonna be

i have the 2009 Stratoliner with cobra exhaust, love this bike! I'm still riding at the old ripe age of 62.

There’s nothing like the ride home from where you bought it. And the longer the trip the better! My trip home was 1 hours from las Angeles and it was great cause not only did I get to ride my dream bike for an hour right off the bat, but i also got to learn the bike for that hour too. Way better then buying a bike and trailering it home just to drop in the driveway.

I just bought my first bike. 2004 yamaha v star 650 with 8k miles already had cobra pipes. Love this bike. The seating position and power are great for my first bike. The weight worried me at first now I whip it easily. I will upgrade to a larger v star at some point though. The 1900 would be amazing to ride. These are so comfy.

Sweet strato brother! I've got a 14 Raider with the same 1900. I can pull away from all but highly modded harleys and mine cost me just over half of any close to similar power/year of hd. I like harley's too, but pretty hard to justify more power/long term reliability for nearly half the cost. I LOVE all the quick release stuff too. I have the windshield, bags and passenger backrest all quick release on mine. Take it all off in 2 min to cruise town and load it up for trips. Best of both worlds.

Along those same lines is the Suzuki M109R, 1800cc, 128 horsepower and the largest pistons of any motorcycle with gobs of torque, 118 ft lbs

Congratulations, you got one of the best cruisers. VERY RELIABLE MOTORCYCLE.

Wow, extremely good choice, Wizard! Excellent styling. Perfect harmony between form and function.

I have a 2014 Stratoliner Deluxe decked out. Nothing but compliments. Excellent video, I learned a lot about this bike today.

I love the Car Wizard! He is the inspiration to my new automotive channel!

Wizard having fun showing off his new toy.

After the 2001 Prelude disaster your daughter will really enjoy testing your new bike!

I love Yamaha motorcycles. My friends mom had one when I grew up and her husband had a roadstar 1700. Beautiful bikes going down the road. Was great watching them smoke the Harley that rode with us. Granted I was in a 250 ninja and left in the dust as well lol. I purchased a Roadstar Silverado back in 2019. I love it. Like this bike it has great power at lower rpm. The price couldn’t be beat. I got mine for 3500 with 32k. All the Harley’s I was looking at made significantly less power and was still in the 6k range with double the miles. I’d love to get a stratoliner myself to have a bigger cruiser for even longer hauls. But the roadstar works well for my size as well being only 150lbs myself. I digress, great review on the bike was very nice to watch this. Very informative and as you said the bike is amazing in itself. Yamaha does a great thing with them and I’m glad they don’t hold a high value. Makes for a great inexpensive bike that will run flawless for long periods of time with little to no maintenance. And can also be fun when you rip the throttle.

My 2003 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic is one of the most well balanced comfortable rides of any motorcycle I've owned next to my Goldwing's. It weighs 632lbs curb weight and has 64hp....that's the nice thing about metric bikes...they have the durability to handle 100K miles with proper service and it's a 75 degree V Twin 1063cc. It's the bike Harley tried to Sue Yamaha over for sounding too much like a Harley. Come to find out, you can't patent a sound lol. My Goldwing's 1800cc (Actually LARGER Than Advertised at 1832cc) is putting out 119.65hp but it's tipping the scales with all the gear, tools and accessories at around 950lbs. But, Oh what a ride. Cheers David! Thanks for the walk around of your Beautiful Bike! Zip~

Enjoy you new bike David! I had an 2006 Stratoliner as well. It was a great bike. Reliable and comfortable with all the power you'll ever need.

I've put about about 8k miles on mine since I got mine spring of last year. It's the stablemate to my R1200GS, and I daily drive both. The Stratoliner is one of the single smoothest V-twins I've ever ridden. I have a few holes drilled into the pipe, and it sounds incredible.

Very happy to see you and your videos. Great person

Great video. You really did your homework!! I have a 2006 Stratoliner Midnight that I have had for 7 years. Love it.

I have a Yamaha from around the same time period ('05 fz1) and it's so well though out. The engineers designed everything to make it easy to take apart, and wrenching on it is a lot of fun.

Indeed that has a lot of power and torque. I am glad that you will be doing videos on motorcycles now as well.

Sean, told me about this video when I stopped to see him last month at his shop. I have a 2010 Strat. and I absolutely love it. Picked mine up for about 5G and it only had 11,000 miles on it. Great and fast bike with a lot of style. I’ve had Harley’s, Suzuki’s and even the reliable Honda’s too. Very pleased and impressed with this Yamaha. Great video and thanks to Sean I am now a subscriber too. I enjoy watching you both and keep them coming 👍 🏍

2006 Roadliner S here. Love the bike !!!

Such an awesome video thank you so much for sharing

I've got an 06 Roadliner. Beats my friends on Harleys, even when they aren't too busy breaking down on the side of the highway. I take long trips, it's cheap and easy to maintain and super reliable. Starts everytime, and I know when I turn that key, it will get me where I'm going. Best bike I've ever owned

Beautiful Bike. It's so nice it looks like it belongs in a Museum. That headlight is aesthetically a work of art.

I really appreciate this video. Wizard, please do MORE bikes!

Dude, that is some really good styling on that Stratotanker. Awesome!! Work of art with a wicked drive-train. If I go back to 2 wheels, THAT will be THE BIKE I search for.

I got my Stratoliner the first year they came out, love it the 2006 has never given me a problem!!

One of the best bikes I have seen.Thanks for the great content

I just found my new favorite bike :) Thanks, Wizard!

That thing has more displacement than my moms car 🤣

Reminds me of Buck Rogers, Dick Tracy and The Great Gatsby type styling. You should get a sidecar and take Mrs .Wizard on an adventure!

Congratulations on the new bike Wizard. Looks great. 👍

BOY is that thing beautiful....I did'nt know about this one. Now I have to check on the Roadliner

What a beautiful bike with all that chrome. I like the gauge cluster and the design. I know you will enjoy it Wizard. Congratulations and thankyou for sharing.

Outstanding review Car Wizard now I got to have one:) ride safe!

This is a great explanation and display of a motorcycle. Nice job

Wow, Congrats! Gorgeous bike. I had the sportster and suckered Michael into buying that piece.

Im a Yamaha man through and through. (i get the irony of John honda though)

Congratulations! I love your Iron-Horse. Breathtaking. Thanks for another video.

*Wow, Thanks Wizard, very cool!*

My mom actually got a Yamaha Virago recently from 1992. My dad has his fazer to himself now. Next year I am old enough to ride these kind of bikes in Europe

For any non-bike people, these engine displacements to horsepower ratios generally only apply to cruisers (aka Harley-style bikes). There's a plethora of 1000-1200cc bikes that are similarly as comfortable with significantly more power.

Nice bike brother. Love the motorcycle video for sure!

Man, thats a really nice one! Love the color! They are sooo badass

Very nice!! Always found the art deco styling to be unique and timeless. Almost got one before I found my Honda F6B. Gotta love a big bore cruiser!

Congrats on the new bike, enjoy!

I really like this bike. Thanks for the share and demo.

Congratulations ! Your enthusiastic description is contagious. I remember my new 1988 883 and indeed you can get numb hands on that. true story I went through 3 wrist watches before learning I better use a pocket watch on the piglet...ps I averaged of 30k miles in two years and sold it for what I paid but like you said "that's Harley"

Great review! 👍🏽

Great review!

I love this bike, the artdeco styling that gorgeous speedometer , the power , I'm definitely getting one lol and I found about this from Sean's channel srkcycles too

Whoaaa badass bike Dave!!!

Beautiful bike, hope it brings you a lot of joy and miles of fun

Felicidades Señor David from Omega!

Nice retro art deco styling. I once had a Honda GL1000 Goldwing and it also drove as smooth as a Cadillac! My favorite ride nowadays is the 1984 Suzuki Katana popup. In those days a design revolution, and it still turns heads. Well done Wizard, enjoy your ride, it suits you well!

Had this same exact bike Car Wizard. Mine had a Corbin seat that was night and day difference than the stock seat for comfort. Would suggest that as the first upgrade. You are right, this bike has great power and rides so smooth.

Please make more videos on motorcycles and repairs on them! This bike is awesome!

The Yamaha Raptor 700R sports ATV I had in France for 12 years until it was stolen in 2018, was without any shadow of a doubt, the most reliable vehicle I have ever had. In the 12 years and over 30,000km, not a single thing went wrong with it. Coming from last being a biker in the 1960's with an Aermacchi Ala d'Oro 350, when the chain and gearbox sprocket had to be changed every 2,000 miles or so and ignition plus other problems were frequent, things have improved amazingly. I changed the Yamaha O ring sealed chain at around 22,000km but the original one was fine. The gearbox sprocket was a little worn but I really only changed it and the back sprocket, as I wanted higher gearing. If only my 2018 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid was as reliable and trouble free.

Nice bike Wizard! Looks like it’s really in good shape.

Love that 1900 VTwin. I've got the 2014 Raider S...The same bike, just more stripped down...Though I've added a fairing and some throwover bags. Thanks for sharing! Love seeing them big Vtwin Yamahas.

Thanks Mr Wizard.

I was already a subscriber for all your car videos, but wanted to find out more about Stratoliners and found that you did a video! And of course, yours was the most informative of all I viewed. Now that you have had it a couple of years, how about another video with your impressions after riding a couple of seasons?

Nice bike brother. Work of art!