The handling is responsive, and accelerating out of corners with the harmonious V-Twin exhaust note is my kind of music. When in motion, the Eluder does not feel as large as it is. My time with the 2018 Yamaha Star Eluder has been tremendously fun. I hate to end my review of the Eluder on a down note. The update will be available here with instructions for how to perform the software upgrade at home.) A user-installable fix is currently being developed. (Update: Yamaha has informed MO that the problem is a firmware-based issue with changes Apple made to iOS 11.2.2. ![]() Either way, Yamaha is actively trying to resolve this problem, and I will update this review when I receive an answer. If this is true, then Yamaha may need to find a way to shield the infotainment system’s control unit from interference put out by noisy phones. The second possibility is that my iPhone 6 is an electronically noisy example of the model, and the Eluder’s system simply can’t handle the interference. If this is the problem, a firmware update will probably remedy the problem. First, the Eluder’s firmware is clashing with my iPhone 6 (which has, as of this writing, the most up-to-date system software available). So, I’m left with the problem being caused by one of two possibilities. Naturally, Yamaha suspects there is something wrong with my phone, but that doesn’t explain the other rider’s issue. One other rider had the erratic button issue at the end of the day, but he has since told me that, after swapping bikes for his departure, the problem has not reemerged. In fairness to Yamaha, I must note that I was the only one out of 9 riders to have this problem all day. Engaging my phone’s airplane mode prevents the problem, as does storing my iPhone in one of the saddlebags. At first, I thought I had a bad test unit, but after I changed to a new bike to ride home from the event, the symptoms reappeared. Additionally, when the GPS was having issues, the buttons on the handlebar control behaved erratically. Only turning off the Eluder and restarting it could bring the GPS back. The GPS screen would completely disappear from the system screen. My iPhone 6, when in the storage compartment with the USB charging port, caused the GPS to crash repeatedly. The GPS, although a little chatty about traffic issues ahead, was easy to read at a glance, though I wish it would automatically zoom in as a turn was approached (particularly in urban areas).Īs much as I like the Eluder’s infotainment system and all it offers, I did experience a glaring problem with it. I could easily change music sources (from Pandora, SiriusXM, USB, AUX input, AM/FM radio), check information screens, and even use the built-in voice-commands to make phone calls directly from the system and my wired headset. Otherwise, the 6-button control cluster on the left grip could easily handle any of the functions I needed while in motion. The screen is far enough forward to be a long reach to touch, but I found that I only used the touch screen when parked and entering address information into the GPS. The easy to read 7-inch screen is located high in the fairing so that the rider doesn’t have to take their eyes too far off the road to look at the screen. The Eluder’s implementation is quite good. While this turbulence isn’t enough to jostle my head, it causes enough noise to make riding without earplugs too loud for my tastes.Ī touring bike’s infotainment system is becoming ever more important as all of the manufacturers are packing in additional features with each new model year. However, I did discover that the short windscreen (which is standard fare in baggers) creates some buffeting around the top of my helmet. Being able to close the vents in the fairing lowers kept my legs noticeably warmer on our chilly ride. Weather protection on the Eluder is exactly what you’d expect from a modern touring motorcycle. Of those, the only misfire is the removal of the heated grips, which are, along with the fog lamps and TPMS, available from the Yamaha accessory catalog. The rest of the items eliminated from the Eluder’s manifest are: Sure Park, mid-fairing wind deflectors, rider backrest, tire pressure monitoring system, fog lamps, and heated grips. Although the two bikes have exactly the same dimensions, the Eluder looks lower and more muscular. The Eluder wears a blacked out engine, exhaust, and wheels which add to the aggressive silhouette. (Along with those two components you lose the electric windshield adjustment and the rear speakers with their dual-zone audio controls.) Couple this with a different color treatment, and the transformation is complete. ![]() Visually, you’ll immediately notice the shorter windshield and the lack of a trunk. The Eluder is the Venture without a few key components. To say that the Eluder is based on the Venture would be a tremendous understatement.
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