2011 Yamaha Raider Review
Yamaha Raider Test Ride
in Motorcycle Reviews, Reviews April 24, 2014
The Yamaha Raider XV1900 is a custom-inspired cruiser with a chopperesque attitude. Stretched out front forks are spread over a long rake point to low profile front tire. The 1900cc motor, long backswept exhausts and rear tire are all gargantuan. This is a motorcycle reminiscent of the hot rod era.
The Yamaha Raider picks up where the Yamaha Warrior left off. It is a motorcycle poised at competing with the very best of urban beasts Harley-Davidson or any of the other manufacturers have to offer. After spending a week riding Harley-Davidson's Breakout last summer, Yamaha's Raider became a logical target for a 2014 test ride and review.
Bill Whitman beat me to it. Perhaps better known by his online name, Cool Cycle Dude, Bill is a comedic motorcycle enthusiast who blogs, vlogs, and podcasts about motorcycling. No matter how many times he gets caught in the rain he'll always let you know that it's not a bad day… because he's on a motorcycle.
We spliced about 15 minutes of footage down to the most informative 6 minutes we could put together based on Cool Cycle Dude's videos of the Star Raider SCL / Yamaha Raider XV1900 S review / test ride. Have a look:
Cool Cycle Dude thoughts on the 2013 Yamaha Raider:
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Likes:
– Forward controls
– Gobs of chrome
– Clutch pulls a little light
– Nice rumble in the exhaust
– Long and low with stretched out front end
– Custom seats
– Nice big speedometer
– No clunking in the gearbox
– Steering is precise but has a bit of a learning curve
– Low seat height
– Very fancy
– Stainless steel brake lines
– Self-cancelling turn signals
– Plenty of power
– Nice fit and finish
– Good reach to the bars
– Nice machined rims
Dislikes:
– 5 speed gearbox
– No tachometer
– Wouldn't mind a clunkier gearbox for better feedback
Yamaha Raider Specifications (General):
| Engine | |
| Type | 113-cubic-inch (1854cc) air-cooled V-twin OHV, 4 valves/cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 100.0 x 118.0mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Delivery | Twin-Bore electronic fuel injection; throttle position sensor |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Transmission | 5-speed, multiplate wet clutch |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| Chassis | |
| Frame | Double cradle |
| Suspension / Front | Telescopic fork; 5.1-in travel |
| Suspension / Rear | Swingarm; 3.5-in travel |
| Brakes / Front | Dual hydraulic disc, 298mm |
| Brakes / Rear | Hydraulic disc, 310mm |
| Tires / Front | 120/70-21M/C 62H |
| Tires / Rear | 210/40-18M/C 73H |
| Wheels | 5-spoke cast |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 101.2 in |
| Width | 36.4 in |
| Height | 45.9 in |
| Seat Height | 27.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 70.9 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.2 gal |
| Claimed Fuel Economy | 42 mpg |
| Claimed Wet Weight | 730 lb |
Yamaha Raider Specifications (Performance)
| Power | |
| Rear Wheel Horsepower | 84 horsepower |
| Rear Wheel Torque | 107 lb.-ft. |
| Wet Weight | 739 lbs. |
| Power to Weight Ratio | 1:8.76 |
| Average MPG | 40 MPG |
| Speed | |
| Top Speed | 125 MPH |
| 0 to 60 MPH | 4.01 seconds |
| 0 to 100 MPH | 11.23 seconds |
| 0 to 1/4 Mile | 12.27 seconds |
| 0 to 1/4 Mile | 106.73 mph |
| Braking 60 MPH to 0 MPH | 120.2 ft. |
If the Raider is your thing, you may also be interested in our three day review of the Harley-Davidson's Breakout.
Cruisers Videos Yamaha Raider 2014-04-24
Source: https://youmotorcycle.com/yamaha-raider-test-ride.html
