YAMAHA Raider S (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2012, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Raider S, a custom motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha since 2008, alongside the Standard Rider. The bike was in its fifth year of production and featured the same specifications as previous models, without any modifications except for color alterations.

Compared to the base model, the Raider S featured the same technical and performance specifications but fitted with more chrome-plated elements, such as headlight mounts and housing, signal housings, upper and lower triple clamps, lower front fork legs, handlebar clamp, and engine covers.

The S version packed standard features, such as a raked-out front fork, a round headlight, a pulled-back handlebar, a teardrop-styled fuel tank with an integrated instrument panel, a tow-piece dual seat, a dual chromed exhaust system, and five-spoke with brushed aluminum accents.

In the performance department, the 2012 Yamaha Raider S had installed 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 167 Nm (123 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.

Suspension-wise, the bike was built around a double cradle aluminum frame with a 46 mm telescopic fork on the front, offering 130 mm of travel and an adjustable shock absorber on the rear with 89 mm of travel.

The 2012 Yamaha Raider was available in Metallic Black and Dark Metallic Violet color schemes at an MSRP of $15,400.