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

In 2011, alongside the base Raider model, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Raider S. The S version packed the exact technical and performance specifications as the standard model but with additional chrome-plated elements.

In addition to their shared specifications, the S version featured chrome-plated headlight mounts and housing, turn signal housings, upper and lower triple clamps, lower fork legs, a handlebar clamp, and engine covers. It also packed brushed aluminum wheel accents, front brake calipers, handlebar switches, and brake and clutch master cylinders.

In the visual department, the bike packed standard features, such as a raked-out front fork, a wide, pulled-back handlebar, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank with an integrated instrument panel, a two-piece dual seat, five-spoke aluminum wheels, and a dual chromed exhaust system with two silencers mounted on the right side.

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

The 2011 Yamaha Raider S had its heartbeat set by a 1,854cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine fed by a fuel injection system, delivering an output power of 100 hp at 4,250 rpm and 168 Nm (123 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.

The 2011 Yamaha Raider was available in Metallic Black and Metallic Blue at an MSRP of $15,300.