The 2003 Yamaha Road Star 1600 (XV1600A) is a bike built when everything was less digitized and smog ambivalent, where sophisticated motorcycling meant great mounts and the greater experience of absolute rider involvement.

But the Japanese Big Twins got the tag Metric Cruisers and really never held the value Harleys did in the day. Some say they lacked the character of HD’s and that is fair. The Japanese Factories built bikes that had no quirks, did not require massive amounts of service and with minimal care, ran for 100,000 with normal wear and tear items. The “other” motorcycles needed a bit more attention and involvement from their owners who wore that as a badge of honor referring to the Big Twins from Asia as having the romance of an oven mitt. But the truth is Metric Twins in the day were mechanically and cosmetically better built and because of that are not all that exciting.

This one owner Road Star 1600 has taken its owner all over the country without a hiccup. Regular service done on the road and at S&D Custom here in Grants Pass along with one of Yamahas most reliable engines has provided decades of riding pleasure and touring experiences. With most of their friends giving up their helmets and gloves, group rides have come to an end and the camaraderie of friends getting together to share motorcycling along with it.

Miles are 28,158 and the VIN# is JYAVP02E33A020649. The selling price is $3,295. For other interesting bikes and collectable vehicles, visit http://www.automaniagp.com , call 541 479 8888 or come by and see us at 895 SE Gladiola Drive, Grants Pass, Oregon, 97526. Oregon Dealer DA1287.

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