2010 Yamaha Stratoliner Deluxe Revealed

Start Motorcycles has just announced a new flagship model called Stratoliner Deluxe, which will be available starting January 2010 in a Raven finish, at a retail price of $17,490. However, Yamaha’s new rival for the Harley-Davidson Street Glide, the Stratoliner Deluxe, is unlikely to be available outside the USA.

The Deluxe is based on existing Stratoliner platform and featuring the same 1854cc V-Twin engine and chassis, but with a stylish front fairing and matching streamlined hard side bags.

Furthermore, the wind shearing fairing that includes a handlebar-mounted audio control system with integrated high fidelity speakers, connectors for an iPod jack and ultra cool shorty windscreen.

According to Yamaha, the computer controlled twin-bore downdraft electronic fuel injection with 12-hole injectors ensures optimum engine efficiency and throttle response in the widest possible range of conditions.

Combined with the four valve cylinder heads with dual spark plugs, ceramic-composite-lined cylinders and 2 –into-1 exhaust with O2 sensor and three way catalyst to reduce emissions, maximum torque is reached at just 2500 rpm for performance second to none.

Details such as the switchgear wiring being routed internal to the handlebar, a flangeless, teardrop fuel tank, 12-spoke wheels, chrome front brake master cylinder with integrated lever, a sculpted seat, the Star quality paint and chrome, bright multireflector headlight, LED taillight and amber turn signals behind clear lenses complete the custom look.

“Think all baggers are created equal? Think again…,” the company says in a statement. “Whether you’re traveling cross-country or crosstown, this new bagger is one of the most powerful and stylish ways to go.”