New Yamaha 850 triple looks a goodun I reckon

[AllanB]

Motard version just shown at some shown on the other side of the world. Suspect it is the same with different plastics/seat?

Japan awakening finally?

[nzspokes]

Motard version just shown at some shown on the other side of the world. Suspect it is the same with different plastics/seat?

Japan awakening finally?

I reckon that looks stupid. Stock one is better looking.

[AllanB]

I reckon that looks stupid. Stock one is better looking.

LOL agree - take bits off not add more on!

How long before they bring out a 1200? ...............

[BMWST?]

They were the same bike.
I believe you are being confused with the XS850 special - which was a cruiser.

80' XS750 and 80' XS850 was same bike only difference was the engine. You can take the engine out of one and it slips into the other. Hell half the parts on the engine were interchangeable. Was no super-sports......but you got the 1100 for that. But all 3 bikes weighed a ton.

The special was a pig. But at the time would have been pretty cool because it was a cruiser that did 180. Dunno - if you like cruisers (I'm not really a fan).

they looked quite different,and the dynamics were different somehow.I had an xs750e,and so did my mate.When he got an xs850 we both agreed the 750 was nicer.I had alreaady graduated to a cb900 by then,ours were both silver and maroon.just looked at some google images....they are very similar much more so than my recollection suggested

[AllanB]

The new Yammy is getting rave reviews in the magazines. For what that's worth.

[nzspokes]

The new Yammy is getting rave reviews in the magazines. For what that's worth.

Guess they would get rave reviews when Yammy is paying for advertising.

[Drew]

Guess they would get rave reviews when Yammy is paying for advertising.

Yip. People I know raving about it, would mean something to me.

Mind you, it's not likely to be terrible. Underwhelming is about as bad as modern bikes get from the good manufacturers... Is that the new terrible, I wonder?

[nzspokes]

Yip. People I know raving about it, would mean something to me.

Mind you, it's not likely to be terrible. Underwhelming is about as bad as modern bikes get from the good manufacturers... Is that the new terrible, I wonder?

I ask, is it $10k better than what I have?

10k buys a lot of Rum.

[BMWST?]

I ask, is it $10k better than what I have?

10k buys a lot of Rum.

thats a silly argument.any new bike is going to be much more $$ than the bike you have,not just a yamaha triple...if i was going to buy a new version of my bike the price difference would be more like 30k

[Drew]

I ask, is it $10k better than what I have?

10k buys a lot of Rum.

It's the same bike more or less. Upright touring type thing, with a hint of hooligan thrown in. I bet the Ho'net does the hooligan bit better, so stick with what you've got.

[MD]

Apparently they are here. A mate stopped to chat to a proud new owner yesterday. Said he got it from Maidstone Yammy in Upper Hutt. I thought they were just dirt bikes. Owner was happy as with it.

Looking forward to seeing one myself. At $14k on the road it's a good deal, a steal, the bargain of the bloody century. Shouldn't take long at that price before I spot one on the road . Bike UK mag out this week has a very favourable review.

[actungbaby]

Apparently they are here. A mate stopped to chat to a proud new owner yesterday. Said he got it from Maidstone Yammy in Upper Hutt. I thought they were just dirt bikes. Owner was happy as with it.

Looking forward to seeing one myself. At $14k on the road it's a good deal, a steal, the bargain of the bloody century. Shouldn't take long at that price before I spot one on the road . Bike UK mag out this week has a very favourable review.

I rekon only thing read where front is a tad vague that put me of a bit .

But i rekon with looks well after ride the thing if you love it it looks alot better doesint it.

I used to think my old gs 450 looked great and sounded like a duke hehe

Must been in the eye of the beerholder

[Drew]

Apparently they are here. A mate stopped to chat to a proud new owner yesterday. Said he got it from Maidstone Yammy in Upper Hutt. I thought they were just dirt bikes. Owner was happy as with it.

Looking forward to seeing one myself. At $14k on the road it's a good deal, a steal, the bargain of the bloody century. Shouldn't take long at that price before I spot one on the road . Bike UK mag out this week has a very favourable review.

Maidstone Yamaha are the only Wellington Yammy dealer aren't they. Prolly getting a good consignment deal to stock some road bikes.

They've had the 850 for at least a month. Was there when we went and got some oil...to use up a voucher Al had won some place.

[avgas]

they looked quite different,and the dynamics were different somehow.I had an xs750e,and so did my mate.When he got an xs850 we both agreed the 750 was nicer.I had alreaady graduated to a cb900 by then,ours were both silver and maroon.just looked at some google images....they are very similar much more so than my recollection suggested

Nicer in what way?
Only problem I found with the stock 850 (in comparison to the 750) was the exhaust was chunkier and heavier, but was also higher. Most people swapped it for a complete 3 into 1. (Can't remember who made the best one - but wasn't Moriwaki).

I found the 750 was nice......but underpowered. 2-up you were always having to give the beans to get up and go. But in saying that - you certainly noticed the 850's extra few KG's when you hit a corner. I can see why people preferred the 750 and even the twin when it came to weight.

on that note......click the link if you don't mind seeing a graveyard.
http://farrst.blogspot.com/2010/03/80s-yamaha-love.html

[BMWST?]

Nicer in what way?
Only problem I found with the stock 850 (in comparison to the 750) was the exhaust was chunkier and heavier, but was also higher. Most people swapped it for a complete 3 into 1. (Can't remember who made the best one - but wasn't Moriwaki).

I found the 750 was nice......but underpowered. 2-up you were always having to give the beans to get up and go. But in saying that - you certainly noticed the 850's extra few KG's when you hit a corner. I can see why people preferred the 750 and even the twin when it came to weight.

on that note......click the link if you don't mind seeing a graveyard.
http://farrst.blogspot.com/2010/03/80s-yamaha-love.html

I never thought my 750e was underpowered tho I beleive the e was quite abit more powerful than the d models.
My 750 just felt a whole lot smoother and nicer than his 850