January 31, 2008

Forget about the XV 650, girls… the XV1900 rocks!

What a glorious beast is the new XV 1900

By Maggie Hole, Yamaha Motor Canada

As an employee at Yamaha Motor Canada, I must admit I get a lot of great perks, like the opportunity to borrow Yamaha products.

The best job perk so far, though, has been the recent ‘Yamaha Ladies Night‘, where I got to try out some bikes that aren’t on our employee rental program.

I must say, it was a great thrill to try out the all new 2008 XV1900 (what a beast of a bike!) The power is amazing, yet I felt very confident and comfortable after the first couple of shifts. I loved every minute of it!

You should read what went into the making of the XV1900 from my colleague at Yamaha, John Bayliss – it’s quite a story!

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3 Responses to “Forget about the XV 650, girls… the XV1900 rocks!”

1. David Smith says:
   

   I agree with you I had one out 3 weeks ago in Florida There it’s called a Raider. I currently own a 2005 FZ1 and would seriously consider trading for one of these beasts if it was not for the outrageous $6000.00 difference in price here in Canada. No amount of incentives/smoke and mirrors will change that. They are also offering incentives there as well… I feel sympathy for the local dealers, but something must be done or all of us will be heading to the States for out new bikes.

   February 14th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
2. Kenner says:
   

   I just want to ask a question. It’s great to see all these new bikes,……but why are they so much more expensive in Canada than the US when are money is at par or better.
   I’ve been looking at a new FJR1300, it lists for $13900 in the US but here in Canada the same bike is $19000. What gives? Just would like to know Yamaha guys. I’ve been told by local dealers Yamaha has offered them some big incentives but these are not advertised and from visiting a couple not all offer the same incentive. I only heard this from one dealer and another not too far away would not admit to it but was offering close to the same price on a new bike. Just lower the damn list price so we don’t have to play all these games. As it is, with the incentive pricing the list is still almost $2000 more here in Canada. Whew now I feel better, if only something would be done about it.
   Kenner.

   March 8th, 2008 at 9:34 am
3. yamaha r6 parts says:
   

   wow…i gotta get me one of those for the weekend cruises.

   June 15th, 2008 at 8:10 pm

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