I love mine most people have upgraded to to 240 tire fills in the rear a lot best the biggest issue I'm having is keeping myself from spinning the tire and fish tailing on takeoff it's addictive
They did an amazing job with the engine. The only thing that the Raider and Roadliner/Stratoliner needed to be great was a 6 gallon gas tank and a nice 6 speed transmission.
Yamaha Raider is a beast of a bike. I have one of the first ones made. Bought it in December of '07. I have just over 101k miles on it and very few problems. Had to replace the fuel pump housing about 5 or 6 years ago. Other than that, no real problems other than wear and tear (fork seals, etc.)
My 2009 Raider bought new in 2012 has averaged 42.4mpg over 33,641 miles as of last week. For a period of time when I could get non-ethanol premium, I was in the 44-45 mpg range. It's an awesome bike.
I have an 09 Raider that stacks up well against other air cooled big twins. Unfortunately it doesn't hold a candle to any of my M109R's. Cool bike, but it's still second string to the M109R. Love them both for different reasons.
" because I know, I'm aware, I was there" dude, you crack me up. Sweet bike, i feel like even though it was out of the muscle 00's era it's look is timeless and handsome, plus it pushes and shoves so yeah, ok then.
I think it wold be awesome to see your review on the Yamaha Bolt,it looks like a sweet ride. it has 942 cc (57.5 cu in) 4-stroke air-cooled V-twin and it looks beautiful
My first bike was a Yamaha virago 750. My last bike Yamaha virago 1100. I haven’t been on a bike in far too long. I’ve been looking at getting something again and getting back in the saddle. It’s interesting how the bike that caught my attention out of everything I could get is the Yamaha raider. Of course I get this, it’s gonna have to be completely customized and rebuilt from the ground up. Might as well get what I want.
Remember back when they used an 80ci(actually 1340cc) to power VW Beetle, and better than the car engine it came with.........imagine this engine powering a Bug I've considered putting floorboard on my Dyna Yamaha not only uses the same engine, but in the Stryker and the others that use the Stryker 1300cc engine the used the same piston.... they're just a shorter stroke
I have an 08 Raider it’s a great bike my daily rider! Yes, My car is a 1.2 L Chevy Spark now my bike engine is quite larger than my car engine. These Raiders are really reliable. They crank slow because the starter is geared low so the battery can turn over this beast. Yes, they are fast you get into top gear fast and the ride is firm. I have had numerous bikes this is my favorite!
I couldn’t afford a raider,, so I got a camo green bullet cowl Stryker and I love it !!! My first ever bike I bought new. Can’t wait to see you review one..
I know that this is an older video. You've moved, so much has transpired since you posted this video!!! I've spent most of my life playing around on two wheels...but in 2009....I found out I was going to be a Dad!!! Think of me what you will...but, I had a 1989 Yamaha FZ700 Genesis bike!!! Delta box frame, just a fun bike....but now there was a little one coming! I argued, stood the ground, and did what all other real men do.....I caved and sold the bike!!!! My son is about to be 14 years old now. His mom decided someone else was more important to her than me, so we've been apart since 2015. Long story short... watching a number of videos on CZcams, and seeing your reviews....I got really interested in the Raider!!! Been a Yamaha fan forever and a day....so....the Raider, with that Ginormiss V-Twin, just reached out and grabbed me!! Been riding mine for over a year now..... totally Love it.....but now here's the kicker!!!! Sean.....I saw a video from you about the Stratoliner deluxe!!!! I said... that's my Raider with a ferring and bags!!! Suddenly I can see Two bikes in the garage!!! Lol...so...this mini book is only to say Thank You, May our Lord and God Bless you and your family until times indefinite!!! And as you say.... it's not what you ride...... it's how you get there!!! You, my Brother, helped me get there!!! Thanks again...and I apologize for the book! Lol😊
Thanks for the video and words of wisdom. I like it, but not the angular mirrors. If everything else on the bike is rounded or sweeping curves the mirrors should be too. So a friend of mine has a Shelby GT Mustang and always wanted to race my modest 750. I said you would win. But I could beat him with this right? I want three things on my next upgrade. I like Harley's but don't want an ocean liner type bike. 1.) I want a basic cruiser with lots of power. 2.) I want pegs that don't drag if I take a corner with hard bank. 3.) I want gear indicators on the gauge. Does this have that?
I've been dreaming of riding again for so long and that would be a dream bike to me. I have an old Harley from the 70s that I've never ridden before. It's in pieces. A guy was trying to rebuild it for me as a tribute bike cause I lost my son and the guy died in an accident before he could finish it. I don't know how to fix bikes but I'll never sell it cause it means so much. You guys are really lucky and I enjoy the videos. Keep it up
I could be wrong but I believe it cranks slow because it has a MMM relay like the suzuki marauder vz800. It's very common on the marauders to intentionally short the wires on that relay to make it crank normally because that relay doesn't really do anything
Nice bike I love big engines on a bike makes them last a really long time and they can really get you around quickly without even straining like say a ninja 300 would have to do to keep the same pace! All that equals a bike that will be far more reliable and last forever!
The pegs are ok but the first thing I did was throw a pair of Kuryakyn Swing Wing foot pegs on them great for multiple riding positions for your legs/feet.
@@JeffBowe yep totally agree. 3 best convivence mods for the Raider, 1) quick disconnect saddlebags, 2) mechanical cruise control, 3) Swing Wing foot pegs all make long trips MUCH more comfortable.
I remember wanting one of those when they first came out...now my new Heritage has a 114, but it took H-D a while to offer that. Anyway, thanks for the video, buddy!
i was a long time hd fan and had several diff hd models,till i sold the last one to get a raider,i think the rocker box covers more closely resemble the hd covers,but overall the price of these bikes for what u get for the money makes hd's seem so ridiculous and just buying a name,and thats cool and all,also the power raiders put out is what ppl pay to put stage 2 or 3 in hd stock engines,those upgrades costing what a good used one of these can be bought for,dollar for dollar,raiders make hd's so overpriced
I've got to hand it to u,u r a great salesman,every bike u ride I want that bike,,,,lol,the only item I will change on that bike are the pipes,too long and gaudy for my taste, shorties would look great on the bike
The Triumph water cooled 1200cc Twin in the new Thruxton and Speed Twin puts out similar torque and a little bit less bhp, plus does more MPG! (they both appropriately weigh 440 lbs or 200 Kg) Mind you, this is still an awesome bike. But at 700 lbs I would not be able to push it up the ramp at my house !
I think if you went to a race school the times would be more realistic but LOVE your vids and thatz from a chopper rider and remember ANY BIKE IS BETTER THAN NO BIKE
@@wolfdog7265 according to many people on the raider forum they say the 240mm is great for handling and the 250mm is good but not as good as the 240mm on the Raider. And this is from people that have those tires on that bike and put thousands of miles on them and have put several tires on their Raider so i'll take their word for it but thanks for the info.
Well, yeah, it's kinda like the big Ducati twins - except it fired on the second crank. A Ducati would probably get in at least another four cranks before it started up.
Srk cycles if I'm ever in your part of town your going to have to test drive mine its 2011 full bolt ons flashed 240 back tire bullet fearing fastest bike ive ever been on had to let off at at 140mph
I really don't understand why is it 1.8l size engine that gives 80 horses? is it because of the physics of the piston size and weight?? As it's being V-Twin, could be the weight ratio taxing off the output???
those bags are aftermarket since they don't come stock on any model year or model of the Raider. They came in Raider base model, Raider S which is the chrome version, the SCL which was the 500 made and numbered Special Customs Line version, and the Raider Bullet with the headlight bullet windshield stock. I have a 2012 Raider S in Raven, (black glossy metallic) LOVE IT! Added quick disconnect bags and will add a quick disconnect windshield for long trips. I have a HUGE list of stuff i'm going to do to her. One part at a time as money allows.
I have an 08' and installing a big air kit a power commander and v&h 2-1 pipes seriously wakes this monster up so much so that the factory 210 rear tire got upgraded to an avon 240 and i havent found a bike i would rather ride!!
Probably because it's a high compression motor, and Yamaha didn't wanna fork out to mass produce a more powerful Starter. So they threw on whatever they had laying around and it did the trick.
Yeah, the weight puts me off. Bikes have to be pushed around, sometimes up slight inclines (hills). I am in to the Colin Chapman philosophy of things should be as light as possible (but he took it a bit too far and ended up with unreliability)
Drakoulas David weight , power , torque helps for touring and benefit on a windy day , if you ride often a big bike 🏍 no need to go to a gym , controlling the machine keeps u alert and fit 👍🏼
Raider owners, I’m looking at getting a bike that I can commute with, take on trips through the mountains, joyride, and be comfortable doing all of them. Would you honestly recommend a Raider for my needs?
Everybody is complaining that it only has a five speed. A good tourquey V-Twin only needs a four speed. I thought Harley was crazy when they put a five speed on there Evo. I really seen no need for a six speed. Nothing sounds better than a four speed shovel. SWEET!!!!!!!!!!
I don't understand how 1900 CC's can equal 85 horsepower. Can someone lmk? Is it all the torque or just how the engine is made? Cuz my 650 does around 70 and its a Yamaha as well. Awesome video btw Sean👍
its funy i see so many of these bikes here in iowa n missouri that couldnt sell new n now your luck if ya can find them used for cheap when they couldnt give them away new
I have a BMW bike that is an 800cc motor that puts out 86 horsepower. So woppy-dee! My Yamaha Midnight Star has been bored and stroked to 1900cc and puts out 140 hp.
@Mallard I feel like a college kid! Had a Sonata for 7 yrs, 2.0 turbo, 274 hp, traded for a 2019 civic, 1.5 , turbo, maybe not as fast, but close. Both are way faster than my 6.0 f250 diesel. But then, I have the 92 vmax, 2013 Raider , and 08 Honda vtx 1800. At 62, feeling like a college kid for sure.
@Mallard Tongue in cheek reply here-, but errr in the erm, in the, "marking up the wall" stakes. I take it you live in that little country in the northern part of the continent of America, where relatively few venture outside their country, unlike us in Europe who frequently cross countries (and therefore cultures) and regularly cross continents. The place where your vehicles are such low tech they can't meet our emission standards and huge junks of your vehicle industry is now owned by European companies in order to gain the technology that we have, and most of your motorbikes come from overseas. So that for example, you too can have trucks that are as economical low in emisions and as powerful and heavy as ours. (Whatever happened to Cummins?) . . :-)
@Mallard Well, at 62, everything I have will probably outlast me, none of the men in my family made it much past my age. Even my 8.2 Detroit in the dump truck, slowest truck in the county, but it hauls a load every day. Old school bus motor I put in it about 15 yrs ago.
I hear ya. A motor usually has windings. It's electric. They call several things motors. I know at the bottom of a oil field drill string there's a device that's called a mud motor.
@@herbwag6456 thanks for waking me up. I've been hung up on what an Electrician friend said to me once but since you said it that way I could almost pinch myself. Moto, motivate, motivation. Simply to move. Thanks!
Well my Civic is a 2.0L so I got that .1L on you. However, my 2300cc Rocket III touring on the other hand...... Makes more torque than my Civic too LOL.
I’ve watched every single Yamaha raider motorcycle video that you have, I can’t wait til I get one !!
I love mine most people have upgraded to to 240 tire fills in the rear a lot best the biggest issue I'm having is keeping myself from spinning the tire and fish tailing on takeoff it's addictive
I couldn't wait either. Now that I have one I can say it was well worth it. Awesome bike.
Love my 12' Yamaha Raider S in Raven, (glossy black) and chrome LOVE IT!
This is by far my favorite cruiser. Mine is an early model, but still runs like a champ.
Yep love my 12 Raven Raider S!
They did an amazing job with the engine. The only thing that the Raider and Roadliner/Stratoliner needed to be great was a 6 gallon gas tank and a nice 6 speed transmission.
5 gears is more than enough provided they are long enough and the 5th gear is an overdrive.
Yamaha Raider is a beast of a bike. I have one of the first ones made. Bought it in December of '07. I have just over 101k miles on it and very few problems. Had to replace the fuel pump housing about 5 or 6 years ago. Other than that, no real problems other than wear and tear (fork seals, etc.)
Sitting here watching this on my birthday and loving every second of it! Love my Raider. I enjoy all the videos. Sean, you made my day buddy.
Who else laughed when he said humongous jugs
yes I know I’m immature
69th comment like
Shut-up beavis... hu hu huhuh
I did a 1300 Stryker partial restoration earlier this year. That thing had some get up and go, I can only imagine the 1900 in this. Nice content. 😎🏁
i have an 2009 raider im in absolute love.so much power in every gear easy to hit 100mph if u want to or you can cruise with minimum vibrations.
My 2009 Raider bought new in 2012 has averaged 42.4mpg over 33,641 miles as of last week. For a period of time when I could get non-ethanol premium, I was in the 44-45 mpg range. It's an awesome bike.
I have an 09 Raider that stacks up well against other air cooled big twins. Unfortunately it doesn't hold a candle to any of my M109R's. Cool bike, but it's still second string to the M109R. Love them both for different reasons.
" because I know, I'm aware, I was there" dude, you crack me up. Sweet bike, i feel like even though it was out of the muscle 00's era it's look is timeless and handsome, plus it pushes and shoves so yeah, ok then.
They have the big bore kit. It bumps the 113 to 120ci😱
no shit? man that must sound mean.
Oh yeah, I been looking at them.
@@Evolq1 where do you find it? might want one for mine.
I as m not 100% certain , but I believe I have also seen a big bore kit for 124ci.?
@Drakoulas David
The biggest engine Yamaha ever made should fit in his
Yamaha makes great machines
Yes, yes they do😏👀👋
Playful/ RD-RZ / YZ-WR /TZ-TZR / VMX, ECT........
My work car has a 1.6 makes 120hp and weights 2800lbs so yea that bike would drag me backwards I’m sure.
I have alfa romeo stelvio 2.0 makes 329hp and 473nm 3820lbs btw its suv same size as Porsche cayenne
nearly a 2l engine and produces 80hp, why bother? its never going to tractor pull, is there some other great benefit that I'm overlooking?
@@naitranaitra8196 dude that bike weights 160kg or 160kg×2.2
@@naitranaitra8196 The low end torque on big v-twins is nice, feels fast at any rpm. But I get your point.
@@naitranaitra8196
Exactly. There are 600's with higher HP.
But the torque is where it's at with this bike.
I think it wold be awesome to see your review on the Yamaha Bolt,it looks like a sweet ride. it has 942 cc (57.5 cu in) 4-stroke air-cooled V-twin and it looks beautiful
My first bike was a Yamaha virago 750. My last bike Yamaha virago 1100. I haven’t been on a bike in far too long. I’ve been looking at getting something again and getting back in the saddle. It’s interesting how the bike that caught my attention out of everything I could get is the Yamaha raider. Of course I get this, it’s gonna have to be completely customized and rebuilt from the ground up. Might as well get what I want.
Sean, I bought the 1303 Stryker after I watched a sample ride you did on a red Yamaha Stryker. It was a great video/test ride.
While it's snow outside and I cannot ride my raider I am watching your videos lol
Remember back when they used an 80ci(actually 1340cc) to power VW Beetle, and better than the car engine it came with.........imagine this engine powering a Bug
I've considered putting floorboard on my Dyna
Yamaha not only uses the same engine, but in the Stryker and the others that use the Stryker 1300cc engine the used the same piston.... they're just a shorter stroke
I have an 08 Raider it’s a great bike my daily rider!
Yes, My car is a 1.2 L Chevy Spark now my bike engine is quite larger than my car engine.
These Raiders are really reliable. They crank slow because the starter is geared low so the battery can turn over this beast.
Yes, they are fast you get into top gear fast and the ride is firm.
I have had numerous bikes this is my favorite!
i find the engine beautiful...it looks better than a harley because of the bigger rod tube
I couldn’t afford a raider,, so I got a camo green bullet cowl Stryker and I love it !!! My first ever bike I bought new. Can’t wait to see you review one..
My dream bike but it's been yrs since I rode. Considering starting with the V-Star 650. Any recommendations will be appreciated...
I know that this is an older video. You've moved, so much has transpired since you posted this video!!! I've spent most of my life playing around on two wheels...but in 2009....I found out I was going to be a Dad!!! Think of me what you will...but, I had a 1989 Yamaha FZ700 Genesis bike!!! Delta box frame, just a fun bike....but now there was a little one coming! I argued, stood the ground, and did what all other real men do.....I caved and sold the bike!!!! My son is about to be 14 years old now. His mom decided someone else was more important to her than me, so we've been apart since 2015. Long story short... watching a number of videos on CZcams, and seeing your reviews....I got really interested in the Raider!!! Been a Yamaha fan forever and a day....so....the Raider, with that Ginormiss V-Twin, just reached out and grabbed me!! Been riding mine for over a year now..... totally Love it.....but now here's the kicker!!!! Sean.....I saw a video from you about the Stratoliner deluxe!!!! I said... that's my Raider with a ferring and bags!!! Suddenly I can see Two bikes in the garage!!! Lol...so...this mini book is only to say Thank You, May our Lord and God Bless you and your family until times indefinite!!! And as you say.... it's not what you ride...... it's how you get there!!! You, my Brother, helped me get there!!! Thanks again...and I apologize for the book! Lol😊
Thanks for the video and words of wisdom. I like it, but not the angular mirrors. If everything else on the bike is rounded or sweeping curves the mirrors should be too. So a friend of mine has a Shelby GT Mustang and always wanted to race my modest 750. I said you would win. But I could beat him with this right? I want three things on my next upgrade. I like Harley's but don't want an ocean liner type bike. 1.) I want a basic cruiser with lots of power. 2.) I want pegs that don't drag if I take a corner with hard bank. 3.) I want gear indicators on the gauge. Does this have that?
I wish Yamaha wouldn't have dropped this bike from their production line.
I have a 2014 SCL, I bought new. It's my third Yamaha and my favorite.
Yep love my 12' Raven Raider S.
Me too, needs fork seals. 43,, 000 miles
I've been dreaming of riding again for so long and that would be a dream bike to me. I have an old Harley from the 70s that I've never ridden before. It's in pieces. A guy was trying to rebuild it for me as a tribute bike cause I lost my son and the guy died in an accident before he could finish it. I don't know how to fix bikes but I'll never sell it cause it means so much. You guys are really lucky and I enjoy the videos. Keep it up
What helmet/camera/microphone set up do you use? It's awesome when you have another guy driving too and you can hear both of you guys
I could be wrong but I believe it cranks slow because it has a MMM relay like the suzuki marauder vz800. It's very common on the marauders to intentionally short the wires on that relay to make it crank normally because that relay doesn't really do anything
Nice bike I love big engines on a bike makes them last a really long time and they can really get you around quickly without even straining like say a ninja 300 would have to do to keep the same pace! All that equals a bike that will be far more reliable and last forever!
Why does it look like you have so many bikes in the shop, but very few on the website?
Yeah, what gives?
It's a shame #yamaha stopped making this monster. LOVE LOVE LOVE mine and will never get rid of her!
The pegs are ok but the first thing I did was throw a pair of Kuryakyn Swing Wing foot pegs on them great for multiple riding positions for your legs/feet.
I have the Swing Wings, they are the perfect combination of a bit more for all around and then a great stretch out for longer miles.
@@JeffBowe yep totally agree. 3 best convivence mods for the Raider, 1) quick disconnect saddlebags, 2) mechanical cruise control, 3) Swing Wing foot pegs all make long trips MUCH more comfortable.
I remember wanting one of those when they first came out...now my new Heritage has a 114, but it took H-D a while to offer that. Anyway, thanks for the video, buddy!
i was a long time hd fan and had several diff hd models,till i sold the last one to get a raider,i think the rocker box covers more closely resemble the hd covers,but overall the price of these bikes for what u get for the money makes hd's seem so ridiculous and just buying a name,and thats cool and all,also the power raiders put out is what ppl pay to put stage 2 or 3 in hd stock engines,those upgrades costing what a good used one of these can be bought for,dollar for dollar,raiders make hd's so overpriced
Hey man! I haven't seen a vfr 800 video on your channel! I just bought a 2006 and wondered what your take is on it! I really value your input!
I've watched them lol I just really appreciate the information SRK provides.
I've got to hand it to u,u r a great salesman,every bike u ride I want that bike,,,,lol,the only item I will change on that bike are the pipes,too long and gaudy for my taste, shorties would look great on the bike
The Triumph water cooled 1200cc Twin in the new Thruxton and Speed Twin puts out similar torque and a little bit less bhp, plus does more MPG! (they both appropriately weigh 440 lbs or 200 Kg)
Mind you, this is still an awesome bike.
But at 700 lbs I would not be able to push it up the ramp at my house !
Big displacement engines should always be more reliable than smaller ones. They don't need to be thrashed as much to move.
I have a 2006 Stratoliner S, bought when they first came out. I love this bike! Oh yeah, the engine is actually 1854 cc.
The torque is awesome on those,
Love your channel here in Canada. You forgot the yamaha star venture 1900 and the star eluder. Cheers , keep up the words of wisdom,
And you forgot the Stratoliner
I think if you went to a race school the times would be more realistic but LOVE your vids and thatz from a chopper rider and remember
ANY BIKE IS
BETTER THAN
NO BIKE
You should do a video on the triumph tripple rocket 3
GOTTAOVE THE EAGLE CHIRP @2:14 !!!!!!!
@srkcycles do you prefer this or the m109r. Which is quicker?
I miss these videos.
I have a Sportster XL1200L and I am planing to buy this bike. What are other alternatives?
Love Your vids bro, could You post a link to the app with Bible verses that You use please? May God bless You richly
The app I use on my phone is just the Holy Bible app
@@Srkcycles
God bless you my fren! 🙏🏻
#WWG1WGA ✊🏻🇺🇸🐸👌🏻
Sean you can also throw up to a 250mm rear tire no with NO mods to the rim or swingarm
@@wolfdog7265 according to many people on the raider forum they say the 240mm is great for handling and the 250mm is good but not as good as the 240mm on the Raider. And this is from people that have those tires on that bike and put thousands of miles on them and have put several tires on their Raider so i'll take their word for it but thanks for the info.
Love my 09 raider and my 84 Magna 1100
Well, yeah, it's kinda like the big Ducati twins - except it fired on the second crank. A Ducati would probably get in at least another four cranks before it started up.
That and if Ducati made one in that cube size it would have about 4x that HP and torque.
Srk cycles if I'm ever in your part of town your going to have to test drive mine its 2011 full bolt ons flashed 240 back tire bullet fearing fastest bike ive ever been on had to let off at at 140mph
Road a stratoliner with the same engine. It's a beast for sure.
Today's Sporster clutches are like butter compared to my 73XLCH. That one is like a hand workout
I used to own a 2007 Stratoliner in black. It really was a beautifully engineered bike.
I really don't understand why is it 1.8l size engine that gives 80 horses? is it because of the physics of the piston size and weight?? As it's being V-Twin, could be the weight ratio taxing off the output???
I have an ‘09. A 210 rear tire? Mine came with a 240. I thought the 240 came standard
What’s a better bike or would rather have?
*A Honda VTX 1800 or this bike the Yamaha Star Raider?*
those bags are aftermarket since they don't come stock on any model year or model of the Raider. They came in Raider base model, Raider S which is the chrome version, the SCL which was the 500 made and numbered Special Customs Line version, and the Raider Bullet with the headlight bullet windshield stock.
I have a 2012 Raider S in Raven, (black glossy metallic) LOVE IT! Added quick disconnect bags and will add a quick disconnect windshield for long trips. I have a HUGE list of stuff i'm going to do to her. One part at a time as money allows.
Well...I see this was 2yrs ago. So I'm sure this bike is sold. How much did it go for?? Thanks
I have an 08' and installing a big air kit a power commander and v&h 2-1 pipes seriously wakes this monster up so much so that the factory 210 rear tire got upgraded to an avon 240 and i havent found a bike i would rather ride!!
Probably because it's a high compression motor, and Yamaha didn't wanna fork out to mass produce a more powerful Starter. So they threw on whatever they had laying around and it did the trick.
That bike has a unique idle sound. Almost like a high pitch whine. Probably from the motor right?
Got a 2009 Strataliner. Same engine as the Stars. Great bike!
My guess would be that these bikes that crank over slowly have high cylinder pressures when doing compression checks.
Would you choose a Yamaha Raider over a VTX1800?
335 KG metric ..730 pounds one ☝️ heavy bike 🏍
1.8 litre engine wow 😯
Yeah, the weight puts me off. Bikes have to be pushed around, sometimes up slight inclines (hills).
I am in to the Colin Chapman philosophy of things should be as light as possible (but he took it a bit too far and ended up with unreliability)
Luv to own that bike 🏍 though 👍🏼🎸
Nice machine
Drakoulas David weight , power , torque helps for touring and benefit on a windy day , if you ride often a big bike 🏍 no need to go to a gym , controlling the machine keeps u alert and fit 👍🏼
Those are some decent sized jugs... 🤣🤣 all joking aside, very nice bike...
From the title, I thought you were going to be riding a VMax.
That's like a pair of slugs from my bored out 454 Chev!
I love my Raider, but I don't get to ride it as much as I'd like! Too busy most of the time!
Raider owners, I’m looking at getting a bike that I can commute with, take on trips through the mountains, joyride, and be comfortable doing all of them. Would you honestly recommend a Raider for my needs?
Yes.
Everybody is complaining that it only has a five speed. A good tourquey V-Twin only needs a four speed. I thought Harley was crazy when they put a five speed on there Evo. I really seen no need for a six speed. Nothing sounds better than a four speed shovel. SWEET!!!!!!!!!!
Nice bike I want one lol oh and weres that glove test video we want to see how well they hold up befor putting that much money into a pair of them
What about the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000cc. Actual volume is 2053cc.
Z I ride a 2014 Yamaha scl Raider great bike.
Awesome awesome motorcycle right there!!!! Love everything about it!!!!as always Indiana love to ya always bro
Why post another video of this bike if it says it’s already been sold on your website for several days now?
Have you ridden a 2016 Roadglide CVO?
It turns over slow bc of the high compression btw
I need that bike! Love it
I don't understand how 1900 CC's can equal 85 horsepower. Can someone lmk? Is it all the torque or just how the engine is made? Cuz my 650 does around 70 and its a Yamaha as well.
Awesome video btw Sean👍
Actually, it's highly unlikely it's larger than your car engine. Very few cars have an engine smaller than a 2.0l. There are some but not many.
Love the bike, love the video.
Hey bud on your Can-Am you said it was fully automatic but I seen you shifting continuously. will it shift without shifting?
So this bike is just a heavy big version of a normal bike that runs at 3-4 seconds.....I’m guessing the added weight is good for the highway?
Not recommended for a novice rider. Amazing power, handling and looks.
I thought this was a Harley night train at first. It's extrodnairy how similar other companies try to make there bikes look like harleys
its funy i see so many of these bikes here in iowa n missouri that couldnt sell new n now your luck if ya can find them used for cheap when they couldnt give them away new
lear about blocking position you mite as well be riding in the ditch .
Getting one someday. Can’t wait
Nice bar hopper but not enough fuel for out West.
I have a BMW bike that is an 800cc motor that puts out 86 horsepower. So woppy-dee! My Yamaha Midnight Star has been bored and stroked to 1900cc and puts out 140 hp.
If only Star Motorcycles brings those awesome bikes to South East Asia
1900? This ain't Europe, squirt. We drive big stuff here. 'Murika!
@@wolfdog7265 Oh I know man. I was just busting his chops :)
1900cc with 2 cylinder means 800cc per cylinder which makes pretty damn large engine.
@Mallard I feel like a college kid! Had a Sonata for 7 yrs, 2.0 turbo, 274 hp, traded for a 2019 civic, 1.5 , turbo, maybe not as fast, but close. Both are way faster than my 6.0 f250 diesel. But then, I have the 92 vmax, 2013 Raider , and 08 Honda vtx 1800. At 62, feeling like a college kid for sure.
@Mallard Tongue in cheek reply here-, but errr in the erm, in the, "marking up the wall" stakes. I take it you live in that little country in the northern part of the continent of America, where relatively few venture outside their country, unlike us in Europe who frequently cross countries (and therefore cultures) and regularly cross continents. The place where your vehicles are such low tech they can't meet our emission standards and huge junks of your vehicle industry is now owned by European companies in order to gain the technology that we have, and most of your motorbikes come from overseas. So that for example, you too can have trucks that are as economical low in emisions and as powerful and heavy as ours. (Whatever happened to Cummins?) . . :-)
@Mallard Well, at 62, everything I have will probably outlast me, none of the men in my family made it much past my age. Even my 8.2 Detroit in the dump truck, slowest truck in the county, but it hauls a load every day. Old school bus motor I put in it about 15 yrs ago.
why are they not called "Engine Cycles"? ;)
I hear ya. A motor usually has windings. It's electric. They call several things motors. I know at the bottom of a oil field drill string there's a device that's called a mud motor.
They knew in the future everything would be Electric
Actually "motor" as a word is much older than the electric motor the invention. Just means something that moves or "motes."
Yup. thanks. ;)
@@herbwag6456 thanks for waking me up. I've been hung up on what an Electrician friend said to me once but since you said it that way I could almost pinch myself. Moto, motivate, motivation. Simply to move. Thanks!
Well my Civic is a 2.0L so I got that .1L on you. However, my 2300cc Rocket III touring on the other hand...... Makes more torque than my Civic too LOL.
The Rocket is a bad machine rode one it is a torque monster!
And Triumph now do a 2.5 litre rocket. I have seen some people super charge the older 2.3 litre Rocket to insane levels of bhp and torque...
@@edwinkubena9944 more torque (talk) than Jay Leno ?
Small af
John Pelletier from unity Maine love what you guys do I usually don't comment a lot but I watch a lot
Slow crank might be the valves need adjusting? Hopefully the cam is not worn out.
naw thats all raiders, thought the same when I bought mine
And warrior, and stryker. Love my stryker!
The 11th commandment...Thou must useth thine signal switch!
Bike is just awesome ,,,,,I believe I hVe one of the nicest ones around 👍👍👍👍👍👍