2010 Yamaha Raider S, 2010 Yamaha Raider® S Key Features:

“S” model gets even more chrome: chrome triple clamps, fork sliders, air box cover, engine covers, headlight housing, handlebar risers, etc

The Raider S was inspired by the custom chopper movement, but since it’s a Star, it had to also handle, stop and go.

The Star line offers the most diverse line of custom V-twins on the planet.

113-cubic-inch (1854cc) air-cooled, OHV with 4 valves per cylinder,pushrod 48-degree V-twin pumps out max torque at just 2500rpm and max power at 4500 rpm for powerful, relaxed cruising.

Four pushrod-activated valves and two spark plugs per cylinder provide optimum combustion efficiency along with classically beautiful engine architecture

Ceramic-composite plated cylinders for superior heat dissipationwith forged pistons cooled by oil jets. Provides outstanding reliabilityand longer engine life.

9.48:1 compression ratio and aggressive cam timing increase power output across the board.

Computer-controlled, twin-bore, fuel injection monitorsmultiple engine parameters to calculate perfect mixtureunder all conditions; wide-angle 12-hole fuel injectors provideexcellent atomization.

A 3.5-liter airbox is hidden in the area behind the fuel tank for great performance and clean styling.

All-aluminum cast frame is lightweight, rigid and tuned for light,athletic handling. A light, Controlled-Fill, aluminum swingarmcasting complements the bike’s lithe style.

Low, sculpted seat holds the rider in place, and pullback barsreach back to enforce a casual, urban cruising style.

A 6-degree yoke angle—the first ever on a street-legal StarMotorcycle — makes it possible to achieve that custom look aswell as neutral handling and straight-line cruisability: 33-degreerake plus 6 degrees yoke angle gives total rake of 39 degrees and102mm of trail.

Left-thumb operated high-beam switch, and right-thumb activated accessory driving light switch for great visibility.

Jewel-like fit and finish, and Star quality paint, chrome and attention to detail are evident all over the Raider S.

Cool, tank-mounted instrumentation complements the custom look, and contains analog speedometer and fuel gauge, along with twin digital tripmeters, odometer and self-diagnostics.