YAMAHA Raider (2011-2012) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2011, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Raider, a custom cruiser motorcycle in its fourth year of production. It packed the exact visual, technical, and performance specifications as previous models without significant modifications.

The Yamaha Raider debuted in 2008 as a custom version of the XV1900A, packing several modifications, such as a raked-out front fork, a lower seating position, a wider rear tire (210 mm), a black-finished engine, and many custom parts.

In the visual department, the 2011 Raider had standard features, such as a round headlight up front, a wide handlebar, a teardrop-styled tank with an integrated instrument cluster, a two-piece dual seat, five-spoke aluminum wheels, and a dual chromed exhaust system.

The bike's skeleton was a double cradle aluminum frame with a 46 mm telescopic fork on the front, delivering 130 mm wheel travel, and an adjustable shock absorber on the rear with 89 mm wheel travel, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

In the performance department, the 2011 Yamaha Raider had its soul brought to life by a massive 1,854cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine managed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, boasting 100 hp at 4,250 rpm and 167 Nm (123 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.

The bike's power was handled by a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch and sent to the rear wheel through a low-maintenance final belt drive. The 2011 Yamaha Raider was sold at an MSRP of $15,400.