Comments on: Yamaha XS-V1 Sakura for Tokyo Motor Show

By: gunner

gunner — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:23:37 +0000

I’m 60 years old and have had some real oddball bikes,(R350BMW, 750 enfield, wr harley, etc) but this one is the first modern one I’ve wanted in YEARS!

By: ronsfi

ronsfi — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:25:16 +0000

This is true retro. I LOVE this bike. I own 2 XS650 and I would buy this bike in a heartbeat. PLEASE Yamaha. Build this bike. I’m begging you. This is what the market needs. Pure motorcycle aesthetic. The only V twin I can imagine riding.

By: Nik BEBIC

Nik BEBIC — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:57:43 +0000

The style/ stance of this bike is great. The colour is irrelevant because this can all be changed (make mine black ALL BLACK). As can the exhaust, seat, tank and bars to suit what ever you want it to be . Aftermarket parts suppliers should help to make this bike a top seller. Stinky are you listening to me. If Yamaha was smart they would get a range of after market accessories ready to display with the bike.

By: bob m

bob m — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:30:29 +0000

WOW!!!! was looking at the Triumph America for my next bike … but I think I’ll wait for the XS-V1 Actually I do like the color….different!!! Maybe a set of Dunstall style pipes tho…. Bob

By: Denis M

Denis M — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:24:17 +0000

A little backround: I’m 51, been riding since I was 16, owned a number of Japenese brands in the 70’s and 80’s, am currently riding an old Harley FLHTC. I’ve been passionate about motorcycling since I can remember

I never thought I’d buy another Japenese bike, but for some reason, I can’t stop looking at this bike. Lately I’ve been thinking about owning a second machine just to scoot around on for fun. A V-Rod maybe? No. Just a bit too far out there.

But this machine just grabs you. No frills, yet sleek. Reminds me of the British iron I saw so much of when I was a little kid. The motor looks like a work of art without being over-done. It’s a motor, a frame, a gas tank, and wheels. It says Triumph, BSA, Norton, old Ducati single, Vincent. In other words, handsome.

Get rid of the chain drive and add a belt. Take that pinkish color and make it more copper. Have a line of easy-on-and-off accessories.

PERFECTION.