Yamaha also will provide a casual touring version of the Road Star, the Silverado, which includes saddle bags, studded seat and backrest, an adjustable windshield and whitewall tires. Lose the stock seat and you have a very comfortable cruising mount. We have already received an e-mail from a reader who said he chose a Road Star over an American cruiser because of its availability and price. Don't misread us, we are not saying that the Road Star will steal market share or riders away from American manufacturers. But we do feel that Yamaha has positioned itself well to tap into a growing, specific enthusiast base heretofore monopolized by American manufacturers.
More competition means better motorcycles.
Kudos to Yamaha for applying some pressure.