YAMAHA RAIDER (2015-2016) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha XV1900A was a cruiser motorcycle that debuted in 2006 and continued production until 2017. It was the largest Yamaha motorcycle while in production and was sold in the American market through Yamaha's Star Motorcycle division.

Two years later, in 2008, the manufacturer launched the Yamaha Raider, a custom version made in limited numbers, packing a raked-out fork, a lower seating position, a wider tire on the rear (210 mm), a unique black finish on the engine, and several custom elements.

In 2015, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Raider, a custom motorcycle in its eight-year production. Over its production period, the bike had the same visual, technical, and performance specifications without any significant modifications, except for color alterations and an assist and slipper clutch.

The 2015 machine had standard features, such as a round headlight up front, a pulled-back handlebar, a tank-mounted instrument panel, a two-piece dual seat, five-spoke lightweight wheels, and a dual exhaust system mounted on the right side.

The 2015 Yamaha Raider had installed a massive 1,853cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, managed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, boasting 100 hp with a peak force at 4,250 rpm and 168 Nm (123 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.

To send its power to the rear wheel, the bike was fitted with a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch and a low-maintenance final belt drive.