2009 Yamaha XV1700 Warrior Custom

UK Registration: HK58 YNL

These are probably up there with the best handling muscle cruisers out there.

For a cruiser motorcycle these things are very light, incredibly well balanced, super nimble and pack a punch thats for sure.

The bike came fitted with similar specs as the previous models, including a single headlight unit, a pulled-back handlebar, a stylish teardrop-styled fuel tank, a single chromed exhaust system (although this one is now fitted with wrap around chrome Cobras) and five-spoke lightweight wheels (the original models only had 3 spokes).

The cruiser machine was built around a lightweight double-cradle aluminum frame, offering excellent strength and durability with minimal flex. The bike’s aluminum frame was the first in the industry for a cruiser motorcycle.

If you are currently on a sports bike but you want to dip your toe into the cruiser scene then these Warriors will give you some home comforts and what I mean by that is like I said above, handling & speed but at the same time you’ll get a similar but more comfortable riding position and also the V-Twin lope from the aftermarket cobras fitted.

This one in particular (originally a Florida import by ourselves) has been converted to a single seat with a custom rear end and the bike is fitted with a  speedstar right intake, rare matching left side speedstar AIS cover, Cobra pipes and custom front chin spoiler – the bike really does look and sound amazing.