YAMAHA Raider S (2014-2015) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha Raider was a custom cruiser motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha since 2008. Compared to the XV1900A, the Raider packed a lower seating position, a raked-out front fork, a wider rear tire (210 mm), a black-finished engine, and a range of custom elements.

In 2014, alongside the standard Raider model, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Raider S, a custom machine in its seventh year of production that featured the same specifications as previous models without any significant modifications.

The bike was fitted with standard features, such as a raked-out front fork, a pulled-back handlebar, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank with an integrated instrument panel, a two-piece dual seat, a dual chromed exhaust system, and five-spoke aluminum wheels.

Compared to the base model, the S version featured several chromed elements, such as headlight mounts and housing, turn signal housings, upper and lower triple clamps, lower fork legs, a handlebar clamp, and engine covers.

Also, the bike features some brushed aluminum components, such as the front brake calipers, handlebar switches, master brake and clutch cylinders, and wheel accents.

In the performance department, the 2014 Yamaha Raider S had installed a 1,853cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine managed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system. As for the power figures, the engine delivered 100 hp with a peak force at 4,250 rpm and 168 Nm (123 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.