$4100 MSRP, sold for $1679? Lose a little (lot) on each one, then make it up with volume? Are these things so awful they gotta discount 'em that much to move 'em?
@@larryt.atcycleitalia5786 not at all I think Yamaha stepped up the production of the e/bikes during the rising of pandemic demand and they ended up with a lot of units so they started to moving them out. every single brand has been having a lot of discounts lately for the same reason.
@@larryt.atcycleitalia5786 Oversaturated market and many people are not willing or care to have top of the line equipment. You have to be a serious rider with a reasonable environment and use case. They are top notch with 5 year warranties and well engineered in my opinion.
@@larryt.atcycleitalia5786 Yamaha are clearing them out because they have decided to get out of the bike making business. They will continue to make e-bike components from the OEM's but won't have their own products competing.
adam - you're getting better at these "let's ride!" style reviews, it shows!! Thanks for an informative and fun video, your passion shines through when you are hands on.
How large is the charger for this bike? I am thinking multi-day bike packing... is it small enough to easily pack so can charge the bike at end of each day?
Adam you were great at reviewing and breaking down features bit by bit about motor bikes, and this is equally good review ebike review . To me you’re the Jeremy Clarkson of Motorcycle reviewers, the one and only Adam Waheed🙏🏻. One suggestion could you at the end share if you would buy the product for your own collection and really if you want to buy it like right now.
It looks fun. I'm getting older and fatter and I don't want to Pedal as much as I used to. The price is a little steep but I guess you get what you pay for. Just one question will you buy one?
Hi Carlos, lol. Same. I was riding my e-bike after work this evening and I was thinking the same thing, lol. Yeah, it is what it is. There are many non-motorized gravel bikes that cost more than this model.
Pretty much all modern bicycle wheel builds are built to be strong enough to hit cobbles at 40+ miles an hour. I mean, if they weren’t, who would buy them? Ya know what I mean? I wouldn’t worry one bit, and even if you do damage the wheel it’ll still most likely be able to get you home.
@@AdamWaheed I was subscribed to MM back in the mid to late 90s (was still in high school). I had zero budget for bikes and rode a small 100cc Honda dirt bike around town (illegally). The content in the magazine was SOOOO good and so much better than the competition. It's what got me interested in Motorcycling and I still have a few copies hanging around today.
Interesting bike! Would be better in a hybrid formate with better suspensions. If you are listening Yamaha…. Make is and I will interested in buying a hybrid version just as I am interested in one day owning a Yamaha Tenere 700 motorcycle.
FRAME RATTLES! Why such glowing review and no mention of the noise? Is this a Paid ad for Yamaha? Big rattle even when on pavement at the end of the video.
This thing gets the prize for the worst cable/hose routing I've ever seen. WTF puts these together? Certainly nobody with experience with bicycles. Almost 50 lbs? Really?
I like the idea of an e-roadie. Gets a beginner / older rider up the mountain so they can enjoy the descents. Opens up more routes to more riders.
Hi Neel, nice man. Yep, that's the right idea.
@@AdamWaheed any bike that shows more riders the joys of two wheels is a good bike to me :)
and I’m saying that as a sportbike / roadie snob, lol.
@@neelsahay5227 Yeah man, well said.
We appreciate the thorough review and invite your community to ask questions if they have them.
Just bought this bike at the promo price of $1679! What a terrific deal for such a fine e-bike.
$4100 MSRP, sold for $1679? Lose a little (lot) on each one, then make it up with volume? Are these things so awful they gotta discount 'em that much to move 'em?
@@larryt.atcycleitalia5786 not at all I think Yamaha stepped up the production of the e/bikes during the rising of pandemic demand and they ended up with a lot of units so they started to moving them out. every single brand has been having a lot of discounts lately for the same reason.
@@larryt.atcycleitalia5786 Oversaturated market and many people are not willing or care to have top of the line equipment. You have to be a serious rider with a reasonable environment and use case. They are top notch with 5 year warranties and well engineered in my opinion.
@@larryt.atcycleitalia5786 They're exiting the US market and all remaining inventory is on a firesale (with a 5 year warranty)
@@larryt.atcycleitalia5786 Yamaha are clearing them out because they have decided to get out of the bike making business. They will continue to make e-bike components from the OEM's but won't have their own products competing.
adam - you're getting better at these "let's ride!" style reviews, it shows!! Thanks for an informative and fun video, your passion shines through when you are hands on.
Thanks man!
Happy to see E-Bikes included - now ride the competition and compare ------
Hi Mister D, thanks for the message. Fair enough and we'll see...
Looks cool!
How large is the charger for this bike? I am thinking multi-day bike packing... is it small enough to easily pack so can charge the bike at end of each day?
What’s that ticking noise when from handlebar when it goes over bumps ?
cable hitting the frame
Adam you were great at reviewing and breaking down features bit by bit about motor bikes, and this is equally good review ebike review .
To me you’re the Jeremy Clarkson of Motorcycle reviewers, the one and only Adam Waheed🙏🏻.
One suggestion could you at the end share if you would buy the product for your own collection and really if you want to buy it like right now.
I like Bicycle review👍
Awesome & Thanks :)
It looks fun. I'm getting older and fatter and I don't want to Pedal as much as I used to. The price is a little steep but I guess you get what you pay for. Just one question will you buy one?
Hi Carlos, lol. Same. I was riding my e-bike after work this evening and I was thinking the same thing, lol. Yeah, it is what it is. There are many non-motorized gravel bikes that cost more than this model.
It was super interesting to see what a motorcycle expert had to say, very refreshing after been exposed to bicycle specialist only.
Come on that’s a amazing
Nice!
Are there heavy duty spokes and rims. I'd keep it onroad, those skinny tires looks like you'd fall down alot
Pretty much all modern bicycle wheel builds are built to be strong enough to hit cobbles at 40+ miles an hour. I mean, if they weren’t, who would buy them? Ya know what I mean?
I wouldn’t worry one bit, and even if you do damage the wheel it’ll still most likely be able to get you home.
man, i dunno. does your rust hurt riding on bumpy roads? sees like mtb is more suitable for the trail you are on
Do a review of surfboards, tube socks, coffee makers next. That's the kind of motorcycle content we all subscribe for.
How about tricycles, Uni cycles, and skate boards?!
Do a trumpet review Yamaha makes them too.
I want some retro video game reviews too
Apparently Yamaha is writing some checks. I have a Trek E-bike. They are a good cross training tool.
@@Steverinomeister Ha ha. Nice one. Maybe we will leave this one up to you! (J-K). Nice comment and good joke.
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The main man
I miss the motorcyclist magazine from the 90s to mid 00s.
Yeah man. Print's not dead!
@@AdamWaheed I was subscribed to MM back in the mid to late 90s (was still in high school). I had zero budget for bikes and rode a small 100cc Honda dirt bike around town (illegally). The content in the magazine was SOOOO good and so much better than the competition. It's what got me interested in Motorcycling and I still have a few copies hanging around today.
@@KREllis-vr1ix Nice man! Thanks for sharing. We are glad you are still with us!
There are many e-grav bikes out there, and this is certainly one of them.
Great review and thank you for putting the bike through its paces. Deffo considering this bike.
Whoa, did they really name a bike after the Wabash Valley/river? Fucking obscure.
Those cables🤔
Interesting bike! Would be better in a hybrid formate with better suspensions. If you are listening Yamaha…. Make is and I will interested in buying a hybrid version just as I am interested in one day owning a Yamaha Tenere 700 motorcycle.
FRAME RATTLES! Why such glowing review and no mention of the noise? Is this a Paid ad for Yamaha? Big rattle even when on pavement at the end of the video.
brand new bike & it rattles? sounds like its coming from the stem or fork? I wouldn't buy 1!
No suspension is a big "pass" for me.
This thing gets the prize for the worst cable/hose routing I've ever seen. WTF puts these together? Certainly nobody with experience with bicycles. Almost 50 lbs? Really?
One more of these videos and I will cancel...If you want ebikes, form another channel.
Drop the MOTOR from y'all reviews. This is insulting.
quit crying. go somewhere else.