Breaking America

Yamaha have produced many custom bikes throughout the years some good some not so good, but the new XV950 and XV950R seem to have a style that would not look out of place in the harley range, and thats the loyal bikers they are trying to steal from the American manufacturer. Yamaha have put a 942cc v-twin into custom styled bike, similar to how the Americans do it, the bikes have a peanut tank belt drive and tonnes of style. Will this bike take harley owners away from their beloved brand? At £7,200 it is similarly prices to the Sportster Superlow.