Yamaha Road Star Warrior or The Yamaha Raider? Can't decide!?

Question

I've always been a fan of the Warrior, then they came out with the Raider, and now I'm torn! Don't know which one I should get. I'm leaning toward Warrior. Any advice from owners/riders is greatly appreciated!

Answer 1

I like the looks of the  Raider but Harley is already ripping it off, big time.  I saw an ad for one of their new bikes and it looked like the Raider I saw at Yamaha over a year ago.

Answer 2

personally i would prefer the road star

Answer 3

Go to the dealerships! Tell them that since you're going to put down 10 grand on a bike (at least!) you want a chance to ride both of them... then do it. Ride them and decide for yourself. We can only give you our opinions, which may or may not be right for you. The Raider is new technology, the Warrior is older technology. Examine what type of riding you're going to do, and see which bike fits that style better. The Warrior has many after-market parts and accessories made for it, the Raider doesn't yet, but will. The Warrior is more like a drag racing car, the raider is like a cruiser-type car with a big V-8... they are different in their function, and in their character. Have fun no matter which you get!

Answer 4

2 different bikes

the Raider is a slow, lazy, cruising bike

the Warrior is a fast, rip ur arms off, cruiser bike that handles like a high speed sport bike with higher ground clearance and radial sport tires that grip the road like glue