YAMAHA Raider S (2009-2010) Specs, Performance & Photos

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.