YAMAHA Raider SCL (2013-2014) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2013, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Raider SCL (Star Custom Line), a cruiser motorcycle that debuted in 2012. The 2013 model was manufactured, like the previous model, in 500 units.

The limited production motorcycle packed the exact technical, visual, and performance specifications as the previous model without any significant modifications, except for color alterations and a modified clutch with a 20 percent less effort operation than before.

The bike had standard features, such as a round headlight up front, a pulled-back handlebar, a tank-mounted instrument cluster, a two-piece red dual seat, a dual chromed exhaust system, and lightweight Performance Machine custom wheels.

In addition to its standard features, the SCL version packed several premium features, like 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.

The 2013 Yamaha Raider SCL packed the same performance as the previous model, with a 1,854cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine managed by a fuel injection system, delivering 100 hp with a peak force at 4,250 rpm and 168 Nm (123 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.

The bike's power was handled by a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch and sent to the rear wheel through a low-maintenance final belt drive.