Yamaha Stryker First Ride Review | Tall Rider Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 พ.ค. 2022
- In today's video I cover a quick first ride review for a Yamaha Stryker that I got to ride in Tampa. I rented the bike on Riders Share and covered about 130 miles on it total that day so got a fairly decent overview of the bike, it was also 30+ degrees celsius that day so all the comfort stuff I covered is even more impressive imo.
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I do think after considering this afterwards I'd go for the Yamaha Raider. Bigger engine, more power and double discs for brakes as well.
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The stryker is the best solo riding cruiser money can buy. The engine is happy when reved , gears are long & in the city i usually stay in 2nd 80% of the time. The 5th is like OD , I go into 5th @ 120km. The looks of the bike for the money PRICELESS
I'll trust you as I haven't ridden many :D Yeah the engine is lovely, and I get the gearbox is set up to be a 4+OD nearly but I still think not adding a 6th gear was just a lazy cost saving measure if I'm honest. 6 gears would make a lot more sense imo. It's definitely a great looking bike :)
"Not the single person that doesn't have anyone in their life to love, the single person who likes to ride alone." THAT was some funny shite.
Sometimes by means of vomiting words I can makes someone laugh :P
@@TheGorillaBiker Dude, that was CLASSIC !!
I have a Stryker bullet cowl, with black trim, an ECU flash (Ivan's), swept aftermarket exhaust, aftermarket intake, 240 rear tire, 2" lowering kit with progressive spring, and a front pulley from a Yamaha Bolt (smaller radius), and forward control extensions with mini floorboards. My buddy's Raider does all it can to keep up. The smaller pulley and ECU flash basically eliminates the throttle and gearing gripes you had, and acceleration is significantly improved. Smaller pulley does make it sing a bit more on the highway, but it still isn't bad. 240 rear tire improves handling. There are some aftermarket front rotors and better pads available, but a dual brake kit is not available unless you get a custom front wheel. Personally I use both brakes all the time, as it's a good habit to have in an emergency, so I can't complain about the brakes.
I've ridden the Raider.. it's smoother, heavier, torquier, redlines much lower.. but is only slightly faster to 100mph, and doesn't handle quite as well. It is also a bit more complicated to do maintenance on, if that's your thing.
Really? That is pretty interesting that it can be made to feel a bit bitier with what sounds like fairly straight forward changes. Glad to hear the throttle and gearing can be sorted too! Yeah but I'd be like you, I'd take the slight annoyance on a highway to have it work better everywhere else. Good trade off. Yeah I was thinking it'd be a big job to add a rotor, but it's a pity, it stops fine and the rear brake is great, but I just like having a lot of brake power on tap.
Yeah I get that, I do actually like maintaining the bikes, that said if you did similar work to the Raider it'd probably be faster again. I just like the thoughts of a stupid big engine too :D Thanks for commenting tho, very interesting info!
Thanx for the video as I had a Stryker and really liked it as Yamaha is simply a good no problem bike. I traded her in when I saw the raider the big brother and will have it til the end of my cruising days. Take care and be safe.
Thanks for watching! I enjoyed my short time with it, very easy to ride bike :) Oh nice! I'd love to get my paws on a raider some day! You too!
Great vids again - Stryker looks better IMO. Knowing zip about cruisers I found this really intriguing - need to test ride something soon. Glad you had some time to ride and enjoy a less damp environment 😁 Ta for sharing. Andy.
Thanks Andy! Yeah I do prefer the looks of it, the sporty is a sporty, classic looks and kind of ageless.
I'd be surprised if you didn't like it tbh, it's a lovely bike to ride :)
Haha the less damp was absolutely lovely. Just landed at home now so back to normality! But also back to my bikes :) Thanks for watching!
I just bought a 2011 Yamaha Stryker YESTERDAY ! I traded in my 2001 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (Damn Good Bike !) for what I will confidently say is the BEST bike I've ever owned. The Stryker feels like the roads are made of glue because it sticks no matter how windy it is. I HATED the wind on my Honda. The Stryker also looks BADASS, and has all the features my Interceptors had like gas gauge, etc. The Stryker has SO much power and torque that I can get up to 50 mph in no time. It's just a FUN, RAD bike .
Congrats! May it serve you well :) It was very comfy on the road, I'd need to make some changes for my size but otherwise it'd be tasty. I'm glad you like it so much, always nice to hit it off with a new bike so well :)
@@TheGorillaBiker So, I've been riding the Stryker for a week now and I LOVE it so much. It just feels right and has TONS of power.
Hands down. If you are taller than 6' the Stryker and the Raider are the best bikes out there. A big plus is that they come out of the crate a beast. None of that stage 1,2,3,4 junk.
I'd love a raider, I'm always keeping my eye out for a good deal.
Just bought one and luv it!!
Best of luck with it :) And Congrats!!
Thanks for the video. I looking to buy one myself. At 6’2”, this is best ergonomic bike I’ve ever sat on
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It's crazy how comfy it is, and you're even more in the perfect comfort window too!
@@TheGorillaBiker did you happen to find out what aftermarket screen he was using? Seems like the perfect size
I didn't ask no, sorry!
Been riding my 2017 Stryker since buying it new in 2018 and absolutely love it. I completely agree that it feels like it needs a 6th gear and pretty much everything you have mentioned is spot on. Have considered moving onto something bigger and more powerful but honestly... i dont think i could part with her. Without offending you fine gentlemen, i would even say its a perfect cruiser for a lady rider (ref: me, a lady rider).
Haha it actually means a lot that an owner didn't think I was a giant silly goose about the bike so thank you :)
Ah it's one of those things, I feel similar about my CBF1000, but at the same time every time I look at another bike to switch to it just doesn't tick as many boxes. The Stryker was so nice to ride to be fair, I felt at home very quickly.
Haha I would never take offense to that :D I'll ride any and all bikes :) But I get it, I know I'd definitely think it'd be a bike I'd recommend to my wife! :)
The Stryker does have some very nice lineage 👍
It does indeed. Very well put together bike
That weather though... I'm jealous
I'll be sad when I leave today.
Thank god we are all different is what I say. That bike has looks only a mother could love, but I wouldn't want the HD either. I will walk home from here thanks. The more I see of the USA the stranger it is. Where are all the people? Interesting to see, and interesting to ride along with you. Good you managed to get a bike this trip. Have fun. 👍
Hahaha walk 😂😂 Christ that's a strong statement of the bike eh :P You know I'm a lover of all styles, now put it beside an Aprilia RSV4, even tho I can't fit on them, I'd still have the Aprilia. The HD felt wicked uncomfortable even just sitting on it tbh. I do like the looks of the Stryker tho, kinda like a factory attempt at a choppery thing.
Where are they, everywhere but man there is so much more space for everyone. A lot less crowded. They're also driving around in their cars crashing a lot if you were to base it on Tampa 😂😂 I saw multiple crashes a day. Nice people tho big time.
Thanks Stephen, glad you enjoyed it. You going to get another Instagram? I'm just landed home now thankfully back to the bikes!
@@TheGorillaBiker It is like a caricature of a chopper/cruiser. Perhaps a manga design . . . I was sad you didn't like the Softail Slim as that is one of the few HD that does appeal to me . . . HD do make bigs that appear big till you put a person on them.
That's a fair comment, definitely a bit of a manga-ish inspiration in the design I think.
I didn't not like it, I'll talk about it soon, it's just that particular bike handled very poorly. I think it was more the big fat front tyre and apes that caused the handling issues tho. I loved a lot about it. Haha yeah I always thought Harleys were HUGE until I sat on a few.
"A single squeezy boy" ← new favorite Gorilla saying! I'd get the Striker, it looks good and seems like a competent bike.
A squeezy boy is an accurate measurement ya see :P What was the previous favourite haha? It is very competent, I liked it a lot more than I thought I would especially since it doesn't have that twist and oomph factor.
I am exactly about your size I kind of wish someone took a video of you riding it 😂 because I’ll although it my fit comfortable sometimes it’s just looks goofy with us on smaller bikes 😂 😂
Honestly man don't worry about how you look, at the end of the day you actually pointed it out how we can't see ourselves so who gives a shit what we look like eh :) There are photos of me on it on instagram I think! Nope forgot to post them, I'll fire a few up!
Living the "high" life!
If by high you mean....like....high on bikes and sunshine. Sure :)
@@TheGorillaBiker Looks amazing I had a quick skip through as I am at work, but will watch properly later!
Btw your one of a kind tshirt is in the post!
Its a class spot lad. I need to move somewhere with more sunshine 😂😂
Oh thank you! I've been terrible at checking messages over here cus I've been knackered sorry!
I was just gonna suggest tryin a raider, after hearing ur review of the stryker. I went with it over the raider because its a better starter, but if tou want that muscle that raider wins hands down.
Sorry about ur bro, btw.
Yeah if I could get my hands on one I think I'd def give it a go, might scratch that itch for more power! I wish Yamaha still made these bikes tbh. Seems to be a massive lack of new Japanese cruisers except from Suzuki.
Thanks bud.
Helmets ?
Where do you think I had my camera ...... Mounted on my lips? 😂😂
What someone else decides to wear is none of my business.
Oh goodness you are gonna get hate comments on the no gloves. Fuel gauges are nice. Your Irish the police would love ya. Plus being 6'7'' I don't they would mess with ya. It would be interesting to see the Stryker stacked up against a M109. I've been looking at Honda VTX videos lately. Shane gonna get some helmetless hate to. HaHa. OC: I have to go with the Stryker over the HD
Ah I've gotten it before. I literally just forgot to put them back on after lunch. Had them in the saddle bag. I put them back on right after finishing the video actually due to the sun more so than anything else :P
Haha police have guns man I wouldn't mess with them 😂😂
I know it's be a lot slower straight line, but just the feel of it thru corners etc I'd be super interested in seeing. I'd love a VTX1800 at some point :) Or a Yamaha Raider. Or stratoliner.
Haha already had one person enquiring about it 😂😂
Good call :P Great taste as always :)
@@TheGorillaBiker yeah I did a vid long time ago wore gloves through 90% percent of it went back out on the bike for like a few minutes more, forgot my gloves and got glove hate!?!?! Like really?
Not only do police have guns but so do regular citzens...everywhere.
Yeah it's mental how some people get so worked up about such little thing. No need at all. I'm aware of what could happen to me worry about yourself etc :P
Yep....that makes me slightly nervous :D
you missed that the Tin's are ALL Metal!!!
It's been a while since I made this video and now I'm confused :D
the fenders & tank are Metal not plastic@@TheGorillaBiker
Where's all the rain and crappy roads lol. I'd say a cruiser is just the ticket for the kind of roads in Florida, not to many tight twisties there. Must have been a terrible hardship to go out on a bike there.
There are literally none 😂😂 Very bad drivers tho ...like the amount of crashes I've seen here these two weeks!
Yeah a sporty bike would be grand and all but a lot hotter I'd imagine and the temptation to do pulls would be bad.
Haha oh it was so tough. Really had to force myself 😂😂
TH-camr suffers hardship to deliver content, news at 11 🤣
Hahaha need a prayer circle for me there please :D
You didn't have the motor in the right rev range. The motor pulls best when in the higher revs.
I had the bike out for over 130 miles on the day. It felt way too vibey at higher revs for comfortably cruising imo. When I was going a bit faster earlier in the day on actual roads with bends in them I had the revs up, it's still not fast imo.
nothing is weirder than seeing a biker have the sense to pack the helmet but not wearing it. if you plan on not wearing it why bother lugging itr around haha
It's the one thing I'd never ride without tbh, heads are soft.
When Justin Bieber goes to Florida he rents a Lamborghini
I'm not sure how to respond to this 😂😂
@@TheGorillaBiker yea you’re no Justin Bieber 😆 Some cities have exotic car rentals and I flashed on 44teeth when they were in a mclaren.
Thanks god for that!! I'd honestly never want to shell out to rent one, I wouldn't be able to enjoy it I'd be terrified of crashing it :D