Hi Jon, I just got this bike YESTERDAY ! I went for a ride on my new to me 2001 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 with windshield, and bags that I bought three weeks ago as my first bike (in 25 years). It felt FAST at 40 mph, and I am NOT used to leaning into the wind, but I bought the Honda because it sits SO LOW to the ground and I have knee arthritis. Also, I saw it on Cycle Trader and the seller was on the other side of town. He had also invested $2,000 in safety, tires, etc. It was as new as a used bike can be from a super responsible seller who is retiring from riding. He delivered the bike to my house which was a HUGE deal because I was terrified to ride. It was meant to be than it worked out like that and the seller was so receptive and calm with me. I also looked at the Yamaha Stryker which sat just as low, but I was too intimidated by it. It was WAY to big for me as a newbie. I am SO grateful I went the route I did and learned on the 750. I had it in the back of my mind, "WHAT IF..." Yesterday I had the nerve to ride the 30 miles or so to the dealership on the Honda to see the Stryker as I had it set in my mind that the next morning I would take the venture and ride there. I sat on it and it felt great. I was not allowed to test ride it, but I was allowed to fire it up and I did test the friction zone which was right there when you ease a little tension. I told the salesman you only live once and let's run the numbers with no cash, just the bike as trade. I did NOT think I would be approved, but 15 minutes later he said I was approved. I said, "Let's Do It." I am SO grateful I took my time as a TERRIFIED newby for the first two weeks on the Honda. I absolutely LOVE the Yamaha Stryker. It is hands down the best bike I've ever owned. I've owned all the Interceptors, a Sportster, CB750, and so on. The Stryker sticks like glue to the road no matter how windy it is, there is SO much power that a former sports bike rider will approve, and it's comfy. Not to mention in the first five minutes some kid on a BMX bike said he LOVES my bike. I love my Hondas, and I own a Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500 that's in the shop. That bike RULES, but so does the Stryker. I LOVE the Stryker. Sorry about the word diareha and good luck with you new less bike future. - Mike in CA
Same situation. Shadow 750 for 3 years. Wanted to be smart when i bought it and was looking at a vstar 1300 for the same price. I was a new dad at the time going through some other life changes and figured I'd push the 750 hard enough that a 1300 would get me killed. I don't regret my decision. The 750 has been a great partner. But I am in fact pushing the bike to it's limits and it's actually not enough anymore. I ride with two sport bikes and a victory vegas guy. I've spiced my chain driven 750 up with sprockets carb jet clutch and timing advance so i hold right there with the victory till 95. He wont go over 80 so that's fine. It's touring with my brother in his triumph sprint that sucks. I drag him down. My top cruising speed is 90. I don't like holding her higher than that so i can reserve some passing power for control. He usual holds 100 even with bursts up to 110. So i slow him down on trips and it sucks being that guy that has to be checked on to see if we can make this gap together. The stryker gives me that extra oomph. I thought about a fury or a vtx1300 but the stryker for the money is newer with more usually power and more streetability than the fury.
This was my first motorcycle and can confirm the 1st to 2nd gear was annoying at first but you get use to it. Overall it's a beautiful bike and can be intimidating for newer riders. Just have to take it easy and practice.
@@eliterolo Flash the ecu. Ivans is a performance company where you send the ecu to have it remapped. It fixes a lot of the issue the factory engineers are forced to put into the bike for emissions sake.
@sam.abadyah No I don't have it. I get rid of it only because I have limited storage space. It was my first motorcycle. I moved up to my dream bike. So I had to sell it to make space.
Bro, just picked up one of these as a first bike and it's all thanks to you. Thank you for letting me know this is ok for a beginner and your videos do inspire me....best tip I've got from you is never get cocky, did my first ride on first and second gear today and felt a little intimated but ill run back to your channel as needed to keep rolling. Thanks man
Love my Stryker- Full stage 1 (intake, exhaust, custom tune) as well as a 30 tooth pulley. I walk away from 114 Harleys (stock) no problem. Wish it had a 6th gear, but otherwise no complaints. Put a 240 rear on it, and it handles like a dream... can really flick it for a cruiser. I scrape all day long on mine, but I ride very aggressive. Ivan's custom tune completely fixes all the 1st and 2nd gear issues, and just makes it so much better in every way (the performance gain is pretty damn substantial).
@@TheDankh yeah and I have a warrior with a 31t sprocket. Big air kit. 2 into 1 pipe with a tune. Still gonna buy a Harley. Can work them way more. Our bikes are limited.
Get a Raider. You won't regret it. I have a 2011 and it was the only bike out there that made me walk away from sportbikes/ naked bikes. The Raider has everything that makes me smile. Comfort, sound, torque and it looks amazing. And they're reliable. Watched a video where a guy has 113,000 miles on his Raider.
Same here. Rode a vstar 650 and 1100 for years, wanted a Stryker until Jon's Raider videos and found a nice one. I throw that bastard around like it's a 650, hasn't bitten me in the ass yet.
I was looking at one of theses when I first wanted to start riding ended up with a 83 honda v45 magna and then the Victory Gunner came out that was my first new purchase of a any vehicle ugh I miss( totalled it 😢) gonna start looking again great video
This is kinda creapy.. I was just looking at these for sale, Drooling... Well well.. hit the TH-cam and what do I see! A new video from Jon's! And what is he driving to day!? 😵
Owned one .....needs a 6 speed ..with the first 5 gears being close ratio.....sold it because of the difference of ratios between gears, ESPECIALLY between first and 2nd ......like he said
How was it on the highway and higher speeds. I saw reviews says it's really shaky. Or a lot of feedback in the grips. Also.did it feel.really heavy? I would be a 1stti.ebike owner.
Wouldn't be my choice for regular touring/ long-distance rides, mostly due to ergonomics. But the 1300cc engine has no problem cruising at highway speeds. It sits low to the ground and has a low center of gravity/ doesn't feel cumbersome. I wouldn't rule it out as a first bike.
All the metric cruisers would have done much better if they were not written off as “Harley knockoffs” ! At the same time Cruiser world would have seen a lot of innovation too !
Dude gotta disagree. Like your vids but unless your a huge dude and a fast leaner this is not a Beginner bike. I had this and my neighbor had the fury. Unless you just wanted the looks of the Honda....the Yamaha killed it in every way. Fury is limited electronically top speed and first gear crap. My stryker would drag pegs and do sweet smoking launches.
This bike is NOT a first bike for beginners at all, especially not no 1300cc. I bought mine the way it's and yours is fast enough but mine is WAYYY WAIYYY faster than that 1 so I can't relate to you saying it's not too fast or what not because mine is a muscle bike all day long and that's why I say it's not for beginners,no way!
After growing up on the old RD series bikes, and then growing into the XS1100 and V-Max, I just find the newer V twins just horribly disappointing. Yamaha owned Daytona for 14 years till Honda cried to much. This just sucks!
Hi Jon, I just got this bike YESTERDAY ! I went for a ride on my new to me 2001 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 with windshield, and bags that I bought three weeks ago as my first bike (in 25 years). It felt FAST at 40 mph, and I am NOT used to leaning into the wind, but I bought the Honda because it sits SO LOW to the ground and I have knee arthritis. Also, I saw it on Cycle Trader and the seller was on the other side of town. He had also invested $2,000 in safety, tires, etc. It was as new as a used bike can be from a super responsible seller who is retiring from riding. He delivered the bike to my house which was a HUGE deal because I was terrified to ride. It was meant to be than it worked out like that and the seller was so receptive and calm with me. I also looked at the Yamaha Stryker which sat just as low, but I was too intimidated by it. It was WAY to big for me as a newbie. I am SO grateful I went the route I did and learned on the 750. I had it in the back of my mind, "WHAT IF..."
Yesterday I had the nerve to ride the 30 miles or so to the dealership on the Honda to see the Stryker as I had it set in my mind that the next morning I would take the venture and ride there. I sat on it and it felt great. I was not allowed to test ride it, but I was allowed to fire it up and I did test the friction zone which was right there when you ease a little tension. I told the salesman you only live once and let's run the numbers with no cash, just the bike as trade. I did NOT think I would be approved, but 15 minutes later he said I was approved. I said, "Let's Do It." I am SO grateful I took my time as a TERRIFIED newby for the first two weeks on the Honda. I absolutely LOVE the Yamaha Stryker. It is hands down the best bike I've ever owned. I've owned all the Interceptors, a Sportster, CB750, and so on. The Stryker sticks like glue to the road no matter how windy it is, there is SO much power that a former sports bike rider will approve, and it's comfy. Not to mention in the first five minutes some kid on a BMX bike said he LOVES my bike. I love my Hondas, and I own a Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500 that's in the shop. That bike RULES, but so does the Stryker. I LOVE the Stryker. Sorry about the word diareha and good luck with you new less bike future. - Mike in CA
Thanks for leaving this comment! I'm actually looking at getting a Stryker to replace a Shadow 750 myself LOL
Same situation. Shadow 750 for 3 years. Wanted to be smart when i bought it and was looking at a vstar 1300 for the same price. I was a new dad at the time going through some other life changes and figured I'd push the 750 hard enough that a 1300 would get me killed. I don't regret my decision. The 750 has been a great partner. But I am in fact pushing the bike to it's limits and it's actually not enough anymore. I ride with two sport bikes and a victory vegas guy. I've spiced my chain driven 750 up with sprockets carb jet clutch and timing advance so i hold right there with the victory till 95. He wont go over 80 so that's fine. It's touring with my brother in his triumph sprint that sucks. I drag him down. My top cruising speed is 90. I don't like holding her higher than that so i can reserve some passing power for control. He usual holds 100 even with bursts up to 110. So i slow him down on trips and it sucks being that guy that has to be checked on to see if we can make this gap together. The stryker gives me that extra oomph. I thought about a fury or a vtx1300 but the stryker for the money is newer with more usually power and more streetability than the fury.
This was my first motorcycle and can confirm the 1st to 2nd gear was annoying at first but you get use to it. Overall it's a beautiful bike and can be intimidating for newer riders. Just have to take it easy and practice.
The Stryker is still an extremely sharp back to this day. I wanted one back in the day and I still want one.
A real shame Yamaha killed off the entire Star division.
Yamaha is crazy the stryker stryker se and the vstar 1300 se were awesome dont know what the sales numbers were though!
Love my Stryker, every Stryker needs the Ivan flash done to the ECU.
Really opens it up and fixes low end chugging
2 years too late but. Ivan flash?.
@@eliteroloright lol
@@eliterolo Flash the ecu. Ivans is a performance company where you send the ecu to have it remapped. It fixes a lot of the issue the factory engineers are forced to put into the bike for emissions sake.
This was my first motorcycle. I had mine hypercharged. They sound great with a cobra two in exhaust. It was all around fun bike.
Do you still have it? If not, was there any reason you got rid of it?
@sam.abadyah No I don't have it. I get rid of it only because I have limited storage space. It was my first motorcycle. I moved up to my dream bike. So I had to sell it to make space.
@@aweba25 raider or m109? Indian?
I love this bike in the white!
Bro, just picked up one of these as a first bike and it's all thanks to you. Thank you for letting me know this is ok for a beginner and your videos do inspire me....best tip I've got from you is never get cocky, did my first ride on first and second gear today and felt a little intimated but ill run back to your channel as needed to keep rolling. Thanks man
Great video, Jon!
Love my Stryker- Full stage 1 (intake, exhaust, custom tune) as well as a 30 tooth pulley. I walk away from 114 Harleys (stock) no problem. Wish it had a 6th gear, but otherwise no complaints. Put a 240 rear on it, and it handles like a dream... can really flick it for a cruiser. I scrape all day long on mine, but I ride very aggressive. Ivan's custom tune completely fixes all the 1st and 2nd gear issues, and just makes it so much better in every way (the performance gain is pretty damn substantial).
Yeah but at the end of the day it's still not a Harley
@@konrad1101 thank god.... Otherwise I'd had to have rebuilt the engine by now with how hard I ride.
@@TheDankh yeah and I have a warrior with a 31t sprocket. Big air kit. 2 into 1 pipe with a tune. Still gonna buy a Harley. Can work them way more. Our bikes are limited.
Coffee and Jon’s Moto Garage, great start to a 4 day weekend.
This is one bike I've considered getting but the one I REALLY want is a '14 Raider in red! Great video Jon!
Get a Raider. You won't regret it. I have a 2011 and it was the only bike out there that made me walk away from sportbikes/ naked bikes. The Raider has everything that makes me smile. Comfort, sound, torque and it looks amazing. And they're reliable. Watched a video where a guy has 113,000 miles on his Raider.
Ditto on previous comment...omg luv the raider and just can't understand why Yamaha stop making all there great cruisers.
Good discussion, Mr. Jon. We like'r the Stryker. 👍
I miss these classic videos bro! Keep it up
Here in England the gearing is great! Great channel that man!
It’s good to see you back ride safe
Great review. Im picking mine up today. Im 6'5" and having the foot controls pushed forward and bars raised, as well as a seat back for the wife..
Love the regular guy feels to these vids... love the channel
The Stryker is a damn nice bike. I wanted one bad, until I found my Raider. 😎
Same here. Rode a vstar 650 and 1100 for years, wanted a Stryker until Jon's Raider videos and found a nice one. I throw that bastard around like it's a 650, hasn't bitten me in the ass yet.
@@anonymbenutzer1269 I wanted one but only had budget for the stryker. Those things are extinct but legendary.
Glad to see you back on two and giving reviews man 🤙🤙
I was looking at one of theses when I first wanted to start riding ended up with a 83 honda v45 magna and then the Victory Gunner came out that was my first new purchase of a any vehicle ugh I miss( totalled it 😢) gonna start looking again great video
You've been holding out on us Jon. You sold this bike quite a while back, so you've had this video in the vault.
Lots of old clips on the vault. Lol. 💯🤙
I was gonna say the same. I remember seeing it on Craigslist and I knew it was Jon selling it.
This vs the Warrior? Is the Warrior much quicker?
Love from Mississippi USA 🇺🇲
Do you think a 77hp motorcycle would be too much for a new rider? I can't find any used motorcycles I like and the only one I found is a Triumph
What’s up Jon, glad to see some more of your videos. So because this is a 1300cc muscle bike, is the Vtx 1300 also a muscle bike?
This is kinda creapy..
I was just looking at these for sale, Drooling...
Well well.. hit the TH-cam and what do I see!
A new video from Jon's!
And what is he driving to day!? 😵
Yo! Hope you and yours are doing well!
The thing I hated about my vstar 950 was it only had 5 gears.
Great stuff jon.👍
💯Dragging the pegs 🤟🏻
How does it compare to the Magna?
This video made me realize that my Stryker is idling rough.
I like the ramp in the street
Get like 6 feet of air
Going from car to moto even a 500 gonna feel fast
My CB500F does 0-100km in about 4.5 seconds, thats fast even compared to most big cruisers
@@OLICIT cruisers are slow
dang got another one. I still want one back. please let me know if you go to sell it
Owned one .....needs a 6 speed ..with the first 5 gears being close ratio.....sold it because of the difference of ratios between gears, ESPECIALLY between first and 2nd ......like he said
Any update on this bike what you doing with it
How was it on the highway and higher speeds. I saw reviews says it's really shaky. Or a lot of feedback in the grips. Also.did it feel.really heavy? I would be a 1stti.ebike owner.
Wouldn't be my choice for regular touring/ long-distance rides, mostly due to ergonomics. But the 1300cc engine has no problem cruising at highway speeds. It sits low to the ground and has a low center of gravity/ doesn't feel cumbersome. I wouldn't rule it out as a first bike.
Hi, I am pondering the idea of getting into riding motorcycles. I'm 5'6, would a bike like this be too big and unmanageable given my height? thanks,
I just loved .
Actually I have the 2010 Honda Sabre 1300, which I think is closer to the yamaha Stryker than the Honda Furry
My dad just passed a few months and i get the stryker as one of his belongings, idk how to ride it
The tins are steel, not aluminum.
Jon what it dooooo?
I would rock that bike eny day
A stock 1# may be all right for a beginner
But not a modified one ♥️
All the metric cruisers would have done much better if they were not written off as “Harley knockoffs” ! At the same time Cruiser world would have seen a lot of innovation too !
damn that click clack sound of something tapping
Yeah, not sure what the deal was on the audio.
Odd sized tires, plan to special order before you need them.
Different kinds of beginner
Dude gotta disagree. Like your vids but unless your a huge dude and a fast leaner this is not a Beginner bike. I had this and my neighbor had the fury. Unless you just wanted the looks of the Honda....the Yamaha killed it in every way. Fury is limited electronically top speed and first gear crap. My stryker would drag pegs and do sweet smoking launches.
I think the Magna is faster
This bike is NOT a first bike for beginners at all, especially not no 1300cc. I bought mine the way it's and yours is fast enough but mine is WAYYY WAIYYY faster than that 1 so I can't relate to you saying it's not too fast or what not because mine is a muscle bike all day long and that's why I say it's not for beginners,no way!
Harley is the best ever.
Ok karen
After growing up on the old RD series bikes, and then growing into the XS1100 and V-Max, I just find the newer V twins just horribly disappointing. Yamaha owned Daytona for 14 years till Honda cried to much. This just sucks!