I really think that the issue about bikes being an American or Jap bike has really diminished over the last 10 years. I wonder if it's because, like cars, there are just so many more than there used to be and they have been getting a good reputation because of how well they hold up and they are far less expensive?

Many of you on this site either have or have had a HD, and YOU know better than most that the Roadstar is a really good bike no matter who made it. As far as look a like... I think that it's again like cars or boats, if your not trying to learn what else is out there, you either guess or have to ask. I had the same issues with my boat, because Carver is so big around here a lot of people asked if it was a Carver, it wasn't, it was a Cruisers.

Back to the original post... two Harley guys (one admitted that it was his first bike and his first year riding) couldn't figure out what it was and guessed Victory. (buzzer sound) It say's Yamaha right on the engine! All they had to do was read it.