Better than a Harley, it is a Yamaha with better reliablity. This Road Star 1700 in Vivid Black and Hard Saddle bags is ready for your next Trip. Ravishing good looks - With this one, we came dangerously close to making a bike thats just too damn beautiful to ride. Not to worry; that feeling goes away after the first couple of miles have passed beneath the stylish mag wheels and wide retro looking tires. And with great power and comfort, youll have no trouble taking this baby for trips. Its not easy to improve perfection, but it is. With Comfort 14 apes - Big Hard Saddle Bags - and that big Beffy Engine - most riders will thyink you are on a Harley, but it is better. This brawny Road Star thundered onto the cruiser scene six years ago, taking it by storm with its sheer size, classic retro styling and heaps of torque. But then, its hardly a mystery why this belt-driven mega-machine made such a huge impression. And now its home to a gigantic 102 cubic-inch air-cooled, long-stroke, OHV 48 twin engine that pumps out huge amounts of torque and acceleration and fantastic overall cruising performance. And thanks to its wide, rubber-mounted handlebars, restyled touring seat with driver, full-size rubber floorboards, and great looking hard saddlebags, the Road Star will have you on the road all day long. Bottom linethis is one awesome motorcycle. Yamaha has made a touring cruiser gumbo combining the unique, dark beauty of the Road Star Midnight blended with the touring comfort on the road and reliablity of a Yamaha. Its called The Road Star Midnight 1700. Of course, it sports the 102 cubic-inch air-cooled, long-stroke, OHV 48 twin engine and standard performance features of the Road Star family members. But theres so much more. The unique, retro style and long-range comfort features include Gorgeous, Raven lacquer finish Blacked-out engine with polished fins - Beautiful, chrome front end - Sumptuous, studded seat and passenger seat with sissy bar backrest - Special Midnight Star logo on the speedometer face. - Fat, tires - More chrome handlebar switches, master cylinder, front brake and clutch levers - Just enogh Chrome to look great - Put it all together and you have a recipe for one beautiful and functional touring cruiser. - 102 cubic-inch air-cooled, long-stroke, OHV 48 twin engine pumps out huge amounts of torque barely off idle for brisk acceleration and fantastic overall cruising performance. Black-painted engine with polished fins for aggressive appearance. - Solid-mounted engine housed in specially designed rigid, double-cradle frame features a stylish 32 rake. - Extra-long 66.5-inch wheelbase creates long and low retro profile, added rider comfort and well-balanced handling - Ultra-thin, tank-mounted speedometer features a stylish design and provides easy reading of odometer, dual tripmeters, clock and fuel gauge as well as low fuel, high beam, turn signal, neutral and engine diagnostic indicator lights. - Clear turn signal lens with amber bulbs and chrome rear turn signal stay give a custom look. - Wide, 14ape, 1-inch-diameter, rubber-mounted handlebars are easy to reach and reduce vibration to minimize fatigue. Full-size floating-type rider floorboards with rubber inserts are roomy and comfortably positioned and help reduce vibration. Great MPG for a massive Engine and a 5.3-gallon fuel tank with low-fuel warning light means exceptional cruising range. Time to RIDE.........................