YAMAHA Raider Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

In 2017, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Raider, a custom cruiser that debuted in 2008. Compared to the Yamaha XV1900A that debuted in 2006, the Raider packed several differences and custom elements.

Some differences between the XV1900A and Raider models included a raked-out fork, a lower seating position, a wider tire on the rear (210 mm), a unique black finish on the engine, and several custom elements. Also, the Raider model was manufactured in limited numbers.

Over its production period, the Raider featured the same performance, visual, and technical specifications without any significant modifications, except for color alterations and an assist and slipper clutch.

Visually, the Raider was similar to the first model, packing the same standard features, including a round headlight up front, a pulled-back handlebar, a tank-mounted instrument panel, a two-piece dual seat, five-spoke lightweight wheels, and a dual exhaust system mounted on the right side.

The bike was built on a double cradle aluminum frame with a 46 mm telescopic fork on the front, two 298 mm brake discs, and an adjustable telescopic fork with a 310 mm brake disc on the rear, delivering optimum handling and stopping performance.

At its core, the 2017 Yamaha Raider had installed a 1,853cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering 100 hp at 4,250 rpm and 168 Nm (123 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.

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.

The Yamaha XV1900A was a cruiser motorcycle that debuted in 2006 and continued production until 2017. It was the largest Yamaha motorcycle while in production and was sold in the American market through Yamaha's Star Motorcycle division.

Two years later, in 2008, the manufacturer launched the Yamaha Raider, a custom version made in limited numbers, packing a raked-out fork, a lower seating position, a wider tire on the rear (210 mm), a unique black finish on the engine, and several custom elements.

In 2015, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Raider, a custom motorcycle in its eight-year production. Over its production period, the bike had the same visual, technical, and performance specifications without any significant modifications, except for color alterations and an assist and slipper clutch.

The 2015 machine had standard features, such as a round headlight up front, a pulled-back handlebar, a tank-mounted instrument panel, a two-piece dual seat, five-spoke lightweight wheels, and a dual exhaust system mounted on the right side.

The 2015 Yamaha Raider had installed a massive 1,853cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, managed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, boasting 100 hp with a peak force at 4,250 rpm and 168 Nm (123 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.

To send its power to the rear wheel, the bike was fitted with a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch and a low-maintenance final belt drive.

The Yamaha Raider was a custom cruiser motorcycle that debuted in 2008. Compared to the XV1900A, the Raider version packed a raked-out fork, a lower seating position, a wider rear tire (210 mm), a black-finished engine, and several custom features.

In addition to the base, S, and SCL versions, Yamaha made available the Bullet Cowl version, which, as its name suggests, packed a bullet cowl that offered a tougher look and excellent wind protection.

In the visual department, the bike was similar to other versions, packing standard features, such as a round headlight, a pulled-back handlebar, a two-piece dual seat, a dual exhaust system with two silencers on the right side, and lightweight five-spoke aluminum wheels.

In 2015, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Raider Bullet Cowl, a custom cruiser motorcycle that packed the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as the base and S versions but with an additional front cowl.

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

As for the power figures, the 2015 Yamaha Raider Bullet Cowl was powered by a 1,853cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering 100 hp at 4,250 rpm and 168 Nm (123 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.

The Yamaha Raider was a custom cruiser motorcycle that debuted in 2008. The bike was a custom version of the XV1900A and packed several modifications, such as a lowered seating position, an extended front fork, a wider rear tire (210 mm), a black-finished engine, and several custom features.

In 2015, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Raider Bullet Cowl, a custom cruiser machine that, as its name suggests, packed a bullet-shaped cowl and a small windscreen that offered excellent wind protection.

In the visual department, the Bullet Cowl version packed the same specifications as the base model, such as a round headlight integrated into a bullet cowl, a tank-mounted instrument panel, a two-piece dual seat, a dual chromed exhaust system, and five-spoke lightweight wheels.

The bike was built around the same double cradle aluminum frame as other Raider models, 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.

Underneath its fuel tank, the 2015 Yamaha Raider Bullet Cowl had installed a 1,854cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine fed by a fuel injection system, delivering 100 hp 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.

In 2014, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Raider SCL (Star Custom Line), a custom cruiser limited production motorcycle that debuted in 2012, manufactured in only 500 units.

The 2014 SCL model was in its third year of production and featured the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as previous models without any significant modifications, except for color changes.

In the aesthetic department, the bike was fitted with standard features, such as a round headlight, a pulled-back handlebar, a tank-mounted instrument panel, a two-piece dual seat, a dual exhaust system mounted on the right side, and lightweight five-spoke aluminum wheels.

In addition, the bike packed several premium features, including 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 2014 Yamaha Raider SCL had its heartbeat set by a 1,854cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine managed by a fuel injection system, boasting 100 hp with maximum strength at 4,250 rpm and 168 Nm (124 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.

The power produced by the engine 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.

The Yamaha Raider was a custom cruiser motorcycle that debuted in 2008 in limited numbers. Compared to the XV1900A, the Rider version featured a wider rear tire (210 mm), a raked-out front fork, a lowered seating position, and a black-finished engine.

In 2014, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Raider, a custom machine that packed the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as previous models without any significant modifications, except for color alterations.

The bike had standard features, such as a round headlight up front, a pulled-back handlebar, a raked-out front fork, a tank-mounted instrument panel, a two-piece dual seat, a dual chromed exhaust system, and five-spoke aluminum wheels.

The 2014 Yamaha Raider had its soul brought to life by a 1,853cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering an output power of 100 hp at 4,250 rpm and 168 Nm (123 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.

The power produced by the engine was transferred to a five-speed manual transmission controlled by a wet multi-plate clutch and sent to the rear wheel through a low-maintenance final belt drive.

The bike was built around a double cradle aluminum frame with a 46 mm telescopic fork on the front, providing 130 mm wheel travel, and an adjustable shock on the rear, offering 89 mm wheel travel.

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.

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.

The Yamaha Raider was a custom cruiser motorcycle that debuted in 2008 and was discontinued in 2018. Compared to the XV1900A, the Raider version featured a lower seating position, a raked-out front fork, a wider rear tire (210 mm), a black-finished engine, and many custom parts.

In 2013, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Raider S, a custom cruiser in its sixth year of production. The bike featured a single modification in the form of an assist and slipper clutch for reduced fatigue and improved rider comfort.

In the visual department, the bike had standard features, such as a round headlight, a raked-out front fork, a pulled-back handlebar, a fuel tank integrated instrument panel, a two-piece dual seat, a dual exhaust system, and five-spoke lightweight wheels.

In addition to its standard equipment, the S version was loaded with chrome-plated elements, such as headlight mounts and housing, signal housings, upper and lower triple clamps, lower fork legs, and engine covers.

Also, several brushed aluminum elements enhanced the bike's look, like the front brake calipers, handlebar switches, brake and clutch master cylinders, and wheel accents.

In the performance department, the 2013 Yamaha Raider S had installed a 1,854cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering 100 hp with a peak force at 4,250 rpm and 168 Nm (123 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.

In 2013, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Raider, a custom motorcycle that debuted in 2008. For 2013, the bike came with an improvement in the form of a slipper and assist clutch.

The bike had standard features, such as a round headlight up front, a raked-out fork on the front, a pulled-back handlebar, a teardrop-shaped tank with an integrated instrument panel, a two-piece dual seat, a dual exhaust system, and five-spoke aluminum wheels.

Instead of the chromed features of the S version, the 2013 Raider model packed blacked-out features, such as headlight mounts and housing, turn signal housings, lower fork legs, upper and lower triple clamps, a handlebar clamp, engine covers, black wheels with chromed accents, handlebar switches, front calipers, and brake and clutch master cylinders.

In the performance department, the 2013 Yamaha Raider had installed a 1,854cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, boasting 100 hp at 4,250 rpm and 168 Nm (123 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.

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

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

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.

In 2012, alongside the standard and S versions of the Yamaha Raider, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Raider SCL, where SCL stans for Star Custom Line. The bike was manufactured in 500 units.

The limited production Raider SCL packed 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.

Other premium features included 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 2012 Yamaha Raider SCL packed the same performance specifications as the base and S versions, with a 1,854cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine managed by a fuel injection system, delivering an output power of 100 hp at 4,250 rpm and 168 Nm (123 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.

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

The bike was built around 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.

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.

The Yamaha XV1900A was a cruiser motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha from 2006 to 2017 and sold in the American market through Yamaha's Star Motorcycle division. The bike was known in the US as Star Roadliner, Star Stratoliner (Touring version), and in the UK as Yamaha Midnight Star.

In 2008, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched a custom version of the XV1900A, produced in limited numbers, packing a lower seating position, an extended front fork rake, a wider tire (210 mm), a unique black finish on the engine, and several custom elements.

In 2013, Yamaha released the Raider, a custom machine in its fifth year of production, packing the exact technical, visual, and performance specifications as previous models, without any significant modifications, except for color alterations.

The 2013 Raider had standard features, such as a round headlight up front, a wide pulled-back handlebar, a teardrop-shaped tank with an integrated instrument cluster, a two-piece dual seat, a dual chromed exhaust system, and five-spoke aluminum wheels.

Underneath its fuel tank, the 2012 Yamaha Raider had installed a massive 1,854cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine managed by a fuel injection system, delivering 100 hp at 4,250 rpm and 167 Nm (123 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.

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

The 2012 Yamaha Raider was available in 2012 at an MSRP of $14,600 in a Liquid-Silver color scheme.

In 2011, alongside the base Raider model, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Raider S. The S version packed the exact technical and performance specifications as the standard model but with additional chrome-plated elements.

In addition to their shared specifications, the S version featured chrome-plated headlight mounts and housing, turn signal housings, upper and lower triple clamps, lower fork legs, a handlebar clamp, and engine covers. It also packed brushed aluminum wheel accents, front brake calipers, handlebar switches, and brake and clutch master cylinders.

In the visual department, the bike packed standard features, such as a raked-out front fork, a wide, pulled-back handlebar, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank with an integrated instrument panel, a two-piece dual seat, five-spoke aluminum wheels, and a dual chromed exhaust system with two silencers mounted on the right side.

The bike was built around a double cradle aluminum frame with a 46 mm telescopic fork on the front, delivering 130 mm of travel, and an adjustable shock absorber on the rear with 89 mm of travel, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

The 2011 Yamaha Raider S had its heartbeat set by 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 168 Nm (123 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.

The 2011 Yamaha Raider was available in Metallic Black and Metallic Blue at an MSRP of $15,300.

In 2011, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Raider, a custom cruiser motorcycle in its fourth year of production. It packed the exact visual, technical, and performance specifications as previous models without significant modifications.

The Yamaha Raider debuted in 2008 as a custom version of the XV1900A, packing several modifications, such as a raked-out front fork, a lower seating position, a wider rear tire (210 mm), a black-finished engine, and many custom parts.

In the visual department, the 2011 Raider had standard features, such as a round headlight up front, a wide handlebar, a teardrop-styled tank with an integrated instrument cluster, a two-piece dual seat, five-spoke aluminum wheels, and a dual chromed exhaust system.

The bike's skeleton was a double cradle aluminum frame with a 46 mm telescopic fork on the front, delivering 130 mm wheel travel, and an adjustable shock absorber on the rear with 89 mm wheel travel, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

In the performance department, the 2011 Yamaha Raider had its soul brought to life by a massive 1,854cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine managed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, boasting 100 hp at 4,250 rpm and 167 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. The 2011 Yamaha Raider was sold at an MSRP of $15,400.

The Yamaha Raider was a custom version of the Yamaha XV1900A, featuring a lower seating position, a more racked-out front fork, a wider rear tire (210 mm), which was the widest on any motorcycle produced by Yamaha, a black-finished engine, and lots of custom elements.

In 2010, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer released the Yamaha Raider, a custom cruiser motorcycle in its third year of production. It came with the same package as previous models without any significant modifications whatsoever.

The Raider was equipped with standard features, such as a round headlight, a raked-out front fork, a teardrop-shaped tank with an integrated instrument panel, a two-piece dual seat, a dual chromed exhaust system mounted on the right side, and five-spoke aluminum wheels.

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

As for the braking power, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 298 mm discs coupled to hydraulic calipers on the front and a 310 mm disc tied to a hydraulic caliper on the rear, providing optimum stopping power.

The 2010 Yamaha Raider had installed a massive 1,854cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 100 hp at 4,250 and 167 Nm (123 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.

The Yamaha XV1900A was a cruiser motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha from 2006 until 2017. It was the largest Yamaha motorcycle in production and was sold in the American market through Yamaha's Star Motorcycle division.

In 2010, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Raider S, a more visually sophisticated version of the base Raider that featured a lowered seating position, an extended front fork, a wider rear tire, and a black-finished engine.

The Raider S had standard features, such as a round headlight up front, a wide handlebar, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a two-piece dual seat, a dual exhaust system with two silencers mounted on the right side, and five-spoke aluminum wheels.

In addition to the standard features, the S version came with lots of chrome and brushed aluminum elements, such as chromed headlight housing and mounts, signal housings, triple clamps, lower fork legs, handlebar clamps, and engine covers. It also featured brushed aluminum wheel accents, front brake calipers, handlebar switches, and brake and clutch master cylinders.

In other departments, the 2010 Yamaha Raider S packed the same specifications as the base model, such as the 1,854cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine fed by a fuel injection system, delivering 100hp at 4,250 rpm and 167 Nm (123 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.

The engine worked in tandem with a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch, sending the power to the rear wheel through a low-maintenance final belt drive.

It all started in 2006 when Yamaha released the XV1900A, the largest Yamaha motorcycle while in production. The bike was sold in the American market through Yamaha's Star Motorcycles division.

In 2008, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer introduced a custom version in limited numbers, packing a lower seat, an extended front fork, a wider rear tire, a special black finish on the engine, and several custom elements.

In 2009, alongside the base model, the manufacturer launched the Yamaha Raider S, a version of the standard model with several modifications in the visual department. Besides that, the S version packed the same specifications as the 2009 Raider model.

Compared to the base model, the Yamaha Raider S featured more chromed elements, including triple clamps, fork sliders, an air filter case, engine covers, headlight housing, a handlebar, and more.

The 2009 Yamaha Raider S had installed a 1,854cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, fed by an electronic fuel injection system, delivering an output power of 100 hp at 4,250 rpm and 168 Nm (124 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.

The power produced by the V-twin engine was transferred to a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch and sent to the rear wheel through a low maintenance belt drive.

Suspension-wise, the bike packed a 46 mm telescopic fork on the front with 130 mm wheel travel and an adjustable shock absorber on the rear with 89 mm of travel.

The Kawasaki XV1900A was a cruiser motorcycle manufactured by the Japanese maker from 2006 to 2017. The bike was also known in the US as Star Stratoliner and Yamaha Midnight Star in the UK.

In 2008, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Raider version, a custom motorcycle manufactured in limited numbers, featuring a lower seat, an extended front fork, a wider rear tire, a unique black finish on the engine, and many custom fittings.

In 2009, the Japanese maker released the Yamaha Raider, a custom machine in its second year of production. It packed the same visual, technical, and performance specifications as the previous model without any modifications.

The bike had standard features, such as a raked-out front fork, a round headlight up front, a wide handlebar, a blacked-finished engine with chromed accents, a two-piece dual seat, a dual chromed exhaust system, and five-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

In the performance department, the 2009 Yamaha Raider had installed a 1,854cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine, boasting 100 hp at 4,250 rpm and 168 Nm (124 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.

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

The braking power was achieved by two 298 mm discs with hydraulic calipers on the front wheel and a 310 mm disc tied to a hydraulic caliper on the rear wheel, providing optimum stopping power.

The Yamaha XV1900A was the largest Yamaha motorcycle while in production and was sold in the American market through Yamaha's Star Motorcycles division. It was manufactured by Yamaha from 2006 until 2017.

In 2008, in addition to the standard model, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Raider S, a motorcycle that featured extensive attention to detail, such as many custom-inspired parts, lots of chromed elements, and backed-up by an incredible riding experience.

The bike had standard features, such as a round headlight, a raked-out front fork, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a two-piece dual seat, a dual chromed exhaust system mounted on the right side, and lightweight five-spoke aluminum wheels.

In other departments, the S version packed the exact specifications as the base model, such as a double cradle aluminum frame with a 46 mm telescopic fork on the front and an adjustable shock absorber on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

The braking power was handled by 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, offering optimum braking performance.

As for the power figures, the 2008 Yamaha Raider S had its heartbeat set by a 1,854cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine that delivered an output power of 100 hp at 4,250 rpm and 168 Nm (124 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.

The Yamaha XV1900A was a cruiser motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha from 2006 until 2017. The bike was the largest Yamaha motorcycle while in production and was sold in the American market through Yamaha's Star Motorcycles division.

In 2008, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Raider, a custom version manufactured in limited numbers, featuring several differences, such as a lowered seat, a lengthened front fork, a wider rear tire, a black-finished engine, and other custom fittings.

In the visual department, the bike packed standard features, such as a round headlight up front, a wide handlebar, a raked-out fork, a two-piece dual seat, a dual exhaust system with two mufflers on the right side, and lightweight five-spoke wheels.

The bike was built around a double cradle aluminum frame with a 46 mm telescopic fork with 130 mm of travel on the front and an adjustable shock absorber on the rear with 90 mm wheel travel, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

The braking performance was handled by two 298 mm discs with hydraulic calipers on the front and a 310 mm disc tied to a hydraulic caliper on the rear wheel, offering optimum stopping power.

In the performance department, the 2008 Yamaha Raider had its soul brought to life by a 1,854cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 100 hp at 4,250 rpm and 168 Nm (124 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.