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| Build quality | 9.4/10  |
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| Reliability | 9.2/10 |
| Value for Money | 9.2/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 9.6/10 |
| Overall Rating | 8.6/10  |
Full review by
Brizee
on 30th May 2008
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Bad Points: This is not a sports bike! This was designed to take you any where you want to go at 50 to 60 MPH and that is what it does, but being restricted it lacks a little too much power considering it's initial weight. Get it de-restricted and the extra 10MPH will make it a better prospect altogether. Another thing is cornering. If you like to feel your heel scrape along the floor as you bank a roundabout then great (I do!), if not don't buy one! Possibly a little heavy when cornering for a younger, learner.
General comments: On the whole the Yamaha Dragstar is a very attractive, stylish motor cycle. if you want to be a boy racer then buy something else. If you want comfort and looks then either buy one of these or find a 40 year old biker chick at your local head bangers bar.
I've had my 125cc 02 drag star for just over two weeks now and have covered 300 miles or so. It hasn't missed a beat. I'm 19 stone and it pulls beautifully at around 60 MPH. I bought it in Milton Keens with 15,000 on the clock and drove it home to the Wirral (176miles away) and it was one of the most comfortable rides ever! It looks fantastic and seems to pull a crowd when ever I pull up any where. Although this machine is now out of production you can still find plenty of places for parts and they are sensibly priced. IE just bought a new clutch cable from ebay for 13.00 inc postage. There are also quite a lot of custom parts still available though you have to search a little deeper for them. I'm 45 and have ridden a great many bikes of all sizes in the past and after this little beauty I'm now saving for the 500cc version as it is unsurpassed when it comes to comfort over longer distances.
Hope this helps any one who is considering a 125 drag star learner or not.
All the best, live to ride, but live to ride again!
Brizee's review and ratings | 339 words
Review by
veldom
on 29th Apr 2008
User Rating : 10
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Like others, nobody thinks this is a 125, its got style and class, it doesn't sound like a hair dryer or my lawn mower. Its a perfect bike for a learner who wants a bit of style. The last thing i want to say is that I learnt on mine and took my test on it, i'm also tall 6ft2, and to get full lock to you turn i had to alter the angle of the handle bars to get the neaded clearance from my knees.
veldom's full review | 136 words
Review by
Guest.
on 10th Mar 2008
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This bike simply looks great I feel great when I'm going into town with it its not embarrassing like most 125s are the best thing is it doesn't sound like a "hairdryer" ok it doesn't sound massive but you wouldn't believe its just a 125.
Brilliant bike can even get when your a learner!
Guest.'s full review | 80 words
Review by
mcewenfan
on 31st Jan 2008
User Rating : 9
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Shame they dont make Honda Dragstars anymore, something to do with emmissions. Also shame that you can not buy a replacement engine either.
Loved this bike bought in 2000 new rode it for 7 years but it finally gave up. Cost about £800 a year to ride including purchase price so no complaints really - I want another one!
mcewenfan's full review | 124 words
Review by
Mr McGoohan
on 13th Oct 2006
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If you want to look cool while learning, this Yamaha XVS 125 Dragstar is the bike. Lots of chrome and looks like a "real bike", not a hair dryer. Makes a good sound even on its standard pipes and if you want to customise it, there are loads of cool add-ons on the web.
It goes pretty well for a relatively heavy 125 in town but does run out of puff at 60-65mph. It's very eye catching and people never believe its a 125. I am always getting engaged in conversation with other bikers at the lights ...
Mr McGoohan's full review | 155 words
