2011 Yamaha Raider S, 2011 Yamaha Raider® Key Features May Include The Raider was inspired by the custom chopper movement, but since it s a Star, it had to also handle, stop and go. A 6-degree yoke angle the first ever on a street-legal Star Motorcycle makes it possible to achieve that custom look as well as neutral handling and straight-line cruisability: 33-degree rake plus 6 degrees yoke angle gives total rake of 39 degrees and 102mm of trail. Custom 5-spoke wheels carry a 120/70-21-inch bias tire up front, and a wide, 210/40-18 radial out back the tallest and widest ever on a Star. Estimated 42 mpg* means this cruiser can go the distance between fill-ups. Features & Benefits Engine 113-cubic-inch (1854cc) air-cooled, OHV with 4 valves percylinder, pushrod 48-degree V-twin pumps out max torqueat just 2500 rpm and max power at 4500 rpm for powerful,relaxed cruising. Four pushrod-activated valves and two spark plugs per cylinderprovide optimum combustion efficiency along with classicallybeautiful engine architecture. Ceramic-composite plated cylinders for superior heat dissipationwith forged pistons cooled by oil jets. Provides outstandingreliability and longer engine life. 9.48:1 compression ratio and aggressive cam timing increasepower 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 below the fuel tank forgreat performance and clean styling. Two-into-one-into-two exhaust with Exhaust Ultimate Powervalve (EXUP ®) inside boosts torque in the 2500-3500-rpm range. Special custom-machining of the cooling fin edges gives ajewel-like appearance to the engine as light hits it fromdifferent angles. Chassis/Suspension All-aluminum cast frame is light, 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. Custom 5-spoke wheels carry a 120/70-21-inch bias tire up front, and a wide, 210/40-18 radial out back the tallest and widest ever on a Star. 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 provid
