Looking for input on Yamaha's build quality before I commit to buying an S10 (though I really want one!).
I am coming from a Honda (VFR) and I/and family have always had Honda's and their mechanical build quality has always been above par in my personal experience. At looking to buy an Adventure type bike to share the garage with my VFR, I have looks and test rides on the Ducati MS1200, BMW 1200GS, and the Yamaha ST. While lurking on forums for each of these, the Ducati seems to have the most owner reported issues, then BMW, and there is obviously little reports (from the US) on the S10 as yet.
The Ducati seems to have many electronics issues and a few issues with plastic gas tanks deforming - all are slowly being addressed by Ducati with new model updates. BMW seems to have some drive-line issues and a friend has had major issues with water in his airbox causing motor issues.
This bike is something that will take me places that may be far from a local dealer/shop if it has issues so I want to be comfortable that the bike will not leave me walking or sitting in the shop fighting with Yamaha to fix issues. So, any of you guys currently riding a newer Yamaha have any gripes, input on their build quality, and if you had issues how difficult a process was it to have these addressed (under warranty, own dime, etc.)?
Thanks for any input!
John
I am coming from a Honda (VFR) and I/and family have always had Honda's and their mechanical build quality has always been above par in my personal experience. At looking to buy an Adventure type bike to share the garage with my VFR, I have looks and test rides on the Ducati MS1200, BMW 1200GS, and the Yamaha ST. While lurking on forums for each of these, the Ducati seems to have the most owner reported issues, then BMW, and there is obviously little reports (from the US) on the S10 as yet.
The Ducati seems to have many electronics issues and a few issues with plastic gas tanks deforming - all are slowly being addressed by Ducati with new model updates. BMW seems to have some drive-line issues and a friend has had major issues with water in his airbox causing motor issues.
This bike is something that will take me places that may be far from a local dealer/shop if it has issues so I want to be comfortable that the bike will not leave me walking or sitting in the shop fighting with Yamaha to fix issues. So, any of you guys currently riding a newer Yamaha have any gripes, input on their build quality, and if you had issues how difficult a process was it to have these addressed (under warranty, own dime, etc.)?
Thanks for any input!
John