Quote Originally Posted by VaBob View Post
Is it me, or does it look like a 4500rpm redline?
TwoWheelObsession on YouTube test rode one too, and had commentary. He said the rev-limiter kicked in at 4500 rpm, even though redline is 4750. Anyone know what the redline is on the older version of that Yamaha motor? Seems really low. I think my 1100 had a redline of 6500.

The rider in each video said the rev-limiter kicked in harshly, too.

They said the motor had decent power between 2500-3500 rpm, but otherwise felt flat.

Another comment from TwoWheel is that the motor got so hot that he couldn't touch the fuel tank with his leg. It was 96 F, in Florida, and was an urban test route.