It features in MCN this week. No tests but a big write up. It is focused entirely on competing with street triple/Z800 sales. AND in my book Yam are doing the right thing. Its where big sales are, and they need cash with so much of its range expensive ,ageing over 1000cc bikes which , adventure bikes apart aint selling too well.Thei rprice does seem right, and let sjust watch Triumph cut their prices ...the street triple initially was only just over £5k...now its £6999 !
I have a few niggles- dont like the exhaust at all, and the frame looks ugly where it locates the top of the engine. The US model looks much better in black.Its a small tank, but it will have good mpg and these bikes are all about urban and B road action, so no need for big tank range.
All in all I reckon its well worth a look at for this sector.
I was though looking forward to a more fazer type orientated bike...maybe next year ??