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

In 2012, joining the standard and S versions of the Raider model, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Raider SCL, a custom motorcycle manufactured in 500 units. The SCL stands for Star Custom Line.

The Raider SCL was a limited production motorcycle fitted with premium features, such as a high-metallic Blazing Orange made especially for this machine, complemented by a metal flake and shine, achieved through a six-layer painting process.

In addition to the fiery color scheme, the bike packed a stainless steel mesh on the throttle cables, clutch, and brake lines, custom-made five-spoke wheels co-developed by Star and Performance Machine, a chromed pulley, and belt guard, a genuine two-up leather seat with an SCL logo, and an exclusive metal SCL logo on the top of the fuel tank.

In the performance department, the 2012 Yamaha Raider SCL packed the same 1,854cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine managed by a fuel injection system as the base and S versions, boasting 100 hp at 4,250 rpm and 168 Nm (123 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.

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

As for the braking power, the motorcycle packed two 298 mm discs coupled to hydraulic calipers on the front wheel and a 310 mm disc with a hydraulic caliper on the rear wheel, providing optimum stopping power.