YAMAHA XV 1900 Raider SE (2015-2017) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha Raider was a custom cruiser motorcycle that debuted in 2008 in limited numbers. Compared to the XV1900 model, the Raider packed a lower seating position, a raked-out front fork, a black finish on the engine, a wider rear tire (210 mm), and various custom parts.

In 2015, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Raider SE, a custom cruiser that packed the same technical and performance features as the base 2015 model but with several improvements in the visual department.

Compared to the standard model, the 2015 SE model came with a stylish front cowl and a small windscreen that offered excellent wind protection. In addition, the bike packed several special styling features.

Some unique features included chrome headlight mounts and black-finished elements, such as headlight and turn signal housings, lower fork legs, upper and lower triple clamps, engine covers with chromed accents, handlebar switches, front calipers, brake and clutch master cylinders, and wheels with chromed accents.

The 2015 Yamaha XV 1900 Raider SE had installed a 1,853cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine like other Raider models, with a fuel injection system in charge, boasting 100 hp with a peak force at 4,250 rpm and 168 Nm (124 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.

On the front, the bike packed a 46 mm telescopic fork and two 298 mm brake discs, while the rear end was handled by an adjustable shock absorber and a 310 mm disc, offering optimum suspension performance and stopping power.