The Yamaha Raider®, part of the Star® Cruiser Line, is the ultimate marriage of chopper-inspired style and incredible 1854cc air-cooled V-twin performance.
Top Features
Form and Function: The Raider® was inspired by the custom chopper movement, but since it’s a Star, it had to also handle, stop and go.
Kicked-out Front Fork: A 6-degree yoke angle-the first ever on a Star® motorcycle-makes it possible to achieve that custom raked-out look as well as neutral handling and straight-line cruisability combining a 33-degree rake plus 6 degrees yoke angle gives the Raider a total rake of 39 degrees and 102mm of trail.
Stylish Custom Wheels: Custom 5-spoke aluminum wheels carry a 120/70 profile, 21-inch tire up front, and a wide, 210/40-18 radial out back-the tallest and widest ever on a Star.
Real Steel Fenders: No cheap plastic fenders here-this authentic cruiser has real steel fenders customizers love. Classic belt drive, too.
Ready to Customize: Get started on your own customization. The Star® Accessories Catalog is packed full of high-quality parts that invite Star owners to fully express their individuality.
Ready to Travel: Estimated 42 mpg means this cruiser can go the distance between fill-ups.
Engine Features
Huge Low-rpm Torque: 113-cubic-inch (1854cc) air-cooled, OHV with 4 valves per cylinder, pushrod 48° V-twin pumps out max torque at just 2500 rpm and max power at 4500 rpm for powerful, relaxed cruising.
Stylish Engine: Four pushrod-activated valves and two spark plugs per cylinder provide optimum combustion efficiency along with classically beautiful engine architecture. Special custom machining of the cooling fin edges gives a jewel-like appearance to the engine as light hits it from different angles.
High-tech Internals: Ceramic-composite plated cylinders for superior heat dissipation with forged pistons cooled by oil jets. Provides outstanding reliability and longer engine life.
Tuned to Perform: 9.5:1 compression ratio and aggressive cam timing increase power output across the board.
Advanced Fuel Injection: Computer-controlled, twin-bore fuel injection monitors multiple engine parameters to calculate perfect mixture under all conditions; wide-angle 12-hole fuel injectors provide excellent atomization.
Stealthy Airbox: A 3.5-liter airbox is hidden in the area below the fuel tank for great performance and clean styling.
Throaty Exhaust: Two-into-one-into-two exhaust with Exhaust Ultimate Power valve (EXUP®) inside boosts torque in the 2500-3500-rpm range.
Chassis/Suspension Features
Aluminum Frame: All-aluminum cast frame is light, rigid and tuned for light, athletic handling. A light, Controlled-Fill, aluminum swingarm casting complements the bike’s lithe style.
Secure Riding Position: Low, sculpted seat holds the rider in place, and pullback bars reach back to enforce a casual, urban cruising style.
Kicked-out Front Fork: A 6-degree yoke angle-the first ever on a Star® motorcycle-makes it possible to achieve that custom raked-out look as well as neutral handling and straight-line cruisability combining a 33-degree rake plus 6 degrees yoke angle gives the Raider a total rake of 39 degrees and 102mm of trail.
Stylish Custom Tires: Custom 5-spoke aluminum wheels carry a 120/70 profile, 21-inch tire up front, and a wide, 210/40-18 radial out back-the tallest and widest ever on a Star.
Plush Suspension: 46mm fork tubes serve a sweet appearance and an excellent ride through 5.1 inches of wheel travel. A tucked-out-of-sight single shock out back provides a smooth ride under varying loads.
Generous Fuel Range: Flangeless fuel tank carries a full 4.2 gallons of fuel.
Potent Brakes: Front brake master cylinder with integrated lever operates a pair of 298mm front discs squeezed by strong 4-piston monoblock calipers, with the rear 310mm disc gripped by a floating single-piston caliper, for excellent power and feel.
Clean Belt Drive: Strong, light and narrow belt final drive contains embedded carbon fiber for even greater strength.
Hidden Wiring: Wiring harness uses super-slim wires for compactness and lighter weight, and switchgear wiring is routed inside the handlebar for a clean appearance.
Additional Features
Peerless Quality: Jewel-like fit and finish, and Star® quality paint, chrome and attention to detail are evident all over the Raider.
Tank-mounted Instruments: Cool, tank-mounted instrumentation complements the custom look, and contains analog speedometer and fuel gauge, along with twin digital trip meters, odometer, clock, adjustable brightness and self-diagnostics.
Excellent Lighting: Bright multi-reflector headlight, LED taillight, and custom amber LED turn signals behind clear lenses give a custom look. A right-thumb activated accessory driving light switch is ready for accessory lighting, too.
Clean Running: 02 sensor and three-way catalyst reduce emissions.
Fuel economy estimates are based on US EPA exhaust emission certification data obtained by Yamaha. Your actual mileage will vary depending on road conditions, how you ride and maintain your vehicle, accessories, cargo and operator/passenger weight.
Wet weight includes the vehicle with all standard equipment and all fluids, including oil, coolant (as applicable) and a full tank of fuel. It does not include the weight of options or accessories. Wet weight is useful in making real-world comparisons with other models.
