This is by far my favorite cruiser. Mine is an early model, but still runs like a champ.

I’ve watched every single Yamaha raider motorcycle video that you have, I can’t wait til I get one !!

Who else laughed when he said humongous jugs yes I know I’m immature

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.

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.

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.)

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.

" 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.

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.

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.

Yamaha makes great machines

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!

Awesome awesome motorcycle right there!!!! Love everything about it!!!!as always Indiana love to ya always bro

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 work car has a 1.6 makes 120hp and weights 2800lbs so yea that bike would drag me backwards I’m sure.

@srkcycles do you prefer this or the m109r. Which is quicker?

Great vid Nice review

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 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..

They have the big bore kit. It bumps the 113 to 120ci😱

Love your channel here in Canada. You forgot the yamaha star venture 1900 and the star eluder. Cheers , keep up the words of wisdom,

Hey bud on your Can-Am you said it was fully automatic but I seen you shifting continuously. will it shift without shifting?

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

I wish Yamaha wouldn't have dropped this bike from their production line.

My dream bike but it's been yrs since I rode. Considering starting with the V-Star 650. Any recommendations will be appreciated...

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

While it's snow outside and I cannot ride my raider I am watching your videos lol

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!

Have you ridden a 2016 Roadglide CVO? It turns over slow bc of the high compression btw

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.

What’s a better bike or would rather have? *A Honda VTX 1800 or this bike the Yamaha Star Raider?*

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'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

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 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 KZfaq, 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😊

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

Today's Sporster clutches are like butter compared to my 73XLCH. That one is like a hand workout

Bike is just awesome ,,,,,I believe I hVe one of the nicest ones around 👍👍👍👍👍👍

Love the bike, love the video.

It's a shame #yamaha stopped making this monster. LOVE LOVE LOVE mine and will never get rid of her!

Got a 2009 Strataliner. Same engine as the Stars. Great bike!

I have a Sportster XL1200L and I am planing to buy this bike. What are other alternatives?

I have an ‘09. A 210 rear tire? Mine came with a 240. I thought the 240 came standard

Is it still for sale?

That bike has a unique idle sound. Almost like a high pitch whine. Probably from the motor right?

Love the stratoliner

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

This or a 2017 yamaha R3?

Getting one someday. Can’t wait

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

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'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

I miss these videos.

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 used to own a 2007 Stratoliner in black. It really was a beautifully engineered bike.

Well...I see this was 2yrs ago. So I'm sure this bike is sold. How much did it go for?? Thanks

You should do a video on the triumph tripple rocket 3

Road a stratoliner with the same engine. It's a beast for sure.

John Pelletier from unity Maine love what you guys do I usually don't comment a lot but I watch a lot

If you drop that bike then how hard would it be to pick up?

That's like a pair of slugs from my bored out 454 Chev!

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

Why does it look like you have so many bikes in the shop, but very few on the website?

I need that bike! Love it

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?

Why post another video of this bike if it says it’s already been sold on your website for several days now?

I have a 2006 Stratoliner S, bought when they first came out. I love this bike! Oh yeah, the engine is actually 1854 cc.

From the title, I thought you were going to be riding a VMax.

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

Nice looking bike!

GOTTAOVE THE EAGLE CHIRP @2:14 !!!!!!!

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.

My guess would be that these bikes that crank over slowly have high cylinder pressures when doing compression checks.

My motor guzzi clunks in every gear. I love it.

Z I ride a 2014 Yamaha scl Raider great bike.

I've wanted a Raider ever since I saw my co workers Stryker. Gotta get rid of some other project bikes first. And it would be larger than my 1.6L car.

Looks so cool

I have a 2014 SCL, I bought new. It's my third Yamaha and my favorite.

Lol! And I leave a comment and the next vid is a Raider review! Woot!

wait so what bike is this????

Almost bigger than my engine 🤣🤣... better tripple that bad boy

Stratoliner=Retro refrigerator handles on the front fender 😂

A year and one day to the last video about these bikes. lol

My car engine is a 6.2L, so no. But loved the Raider when I had it, was a good fit with my car.

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???

How much was it

Beautiful Dream Bike!!!

I bought my Raider new in 2015 and still have it today after buying two Harleys since then. Its still my favorite machine and ill never sell it.

Love my 09 raider and my 84 Magna 1100

Spinning and fish tailing on takeoff is the fun part

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👍

KAWASAKI V2K 125CI 2053CC 116H/P 141T At the crank. Both great bikes .

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 !

My Ford Escape comes with a 1.5L engine, but it has a turbo. Plenty of power.

Nice bar hopper but not enough fuel for out West.

I love my Raider, but I don't get to ride it as much as I'd like! Too busy most of the time!

How did they get so little power from such a big engine?